We are fortunate to live in the part of the world where every girl has the opportunity to be educated. When, at the age of 15, Malala Yousafzai of the Swat Valley, Pakistan was shot by the Taliban, for going to school, the world became aware of the dire circumstances for many girls in the developing world. The Taliban did not succeed in shutting Malala down, and now she has become an international hero and spokesperson for the education of girls. But there still is a long way to go.
You are invited to see the film, Girl Rising, which shows the plight of girls from nine countries, (Sierra Leone, Haiti, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Peru, Egypt, Nepal, India and Cambodia). Each girl had her story written by a writer from her country and voiced by renowned actors. Their stories reflect their struggles to overcome societal or cultural barriers, which include arranged marriages as young as age l0 and slavery. This film of hope and inspiration is receiving accolades around the world.
Check the website http://girlrising.com/ for an opportunity to donate or become involved.
The film showing is at Bowen Island Yoga Studio, 585 Prometheus Place, Saturday, October 10 at 7pm.
