Why was malala so taken with the plight of the rubbish children?

Malala Yousafzai was deeply affected by the plight of the "rubbish children" because she empathized with their suffering and injustices they faced, as she also experienced similar challenges in her own life. Witnessing the struggles of these marginalized children further fueled her passion for advocating for the rights and education of all children regardless of their circumstances.