100 Women: Noëlla Coursaris Musunka, school founder, DR Congo

Noëlla Coursaris Musunka is the founder and director of Malaika School in south-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

The model, philanthropist, entrepreneur and mother explains why she is passionate about improving the lives of African children through education - and shares her advice for young girls.

Video producers: Genevieve Sagno and Rupert Waring

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BBC 100 Women names 100 influential and inspirational women around the world every year. In 2017, we're challenging them to tackle four of the biggest problems facing women today - the glass ceiling, female illiteracy, harassment in public spaces and sexism in sport.

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