Even though Birmingham has “started to feel like home” for Malala, she still feels homesick and is pained at having to live far away from Pakistan.

From the text near the quote:

’m still hopeful that I can return to Swat and see my friends, my teachers, my school and my house again. Perhaps it will take time but I’m sure it will be possible one day. My dream is to return to the country where I was born and serve the people.