Tirunesh, 15 Ethiopia
Girl Rising will inform you and it Inspire you.
Girl Rising is a global campaign for girls education. The movie tells the stories of nine girls from different parts of the world who face arranged marriages, child slavery, and other heartbreaking injustices. Despite these obstacles, the brave girls offer hope and inspiration. Each girl's story was written by a renowned writer from her native country.
By getting an education, they're able to break barriers and create change. Using the power of storytelling, leveraged through partnerships, to share the simple truth that educating girls can transform societies.
From Academy Award-nominated director Richard E. Robbins, Girl Rising journeys around the globe to witness the strength of the human spirit and the power of education to change the world. These stories are told with the help of celebrated writers and renowned actresses such as Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett and Selena Gomez.
If you want to get involved with Girl Rising go to: http://girlrising.com/
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