Girl Rising

October 11st the UN's International Day of the Girl celebrating the power of education that transfers lives of girls all around the world.  While our cultural stereotypes are preventing our daughters from being strong in math and going for degrees that will ensure their economic independence, cultural traditions or poverty in many other countries preventing girls from receiving any education at all. A new groundbreaking documentary Girls Rising, directed by Academy Award nominee Richard Robbins, tells the stories of 9 extraordinary girls from 9 countries. It is written by 9 celebrated writers and narrated by 9 renowned actresses. You can check for the screenings near you or  organize your own screening:

 Aside from the movie Girl Rising is a campaign and its website help you to create a curriculum that teaches students to think critically about issues related to girls education, ways for each to realize their own potential and and our global responsibilities. Click to bring Girl Rising to your school.