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Current students of Thomas Jefferson School in St. Louis, Missouri interview Cindy Walker, the first female freshman. She shares her experiences and struggles in an effort to spread awareness of similar issues.
First Name:
Alya
Bayazit
Beyond Barriers tells the story of three brave Dalit (scheduled caste) girls who defied their village's expectations for early marriage and are now using their own education to lead the change, bringing courage and independence to the next generation.
First Name:
Aryan
Kumar
One Desk, Two Worlds is an animated film exploring unequal access to education. Through a split-screen journey, it follows a young girl and a boy growing into adulthood, revealing how opportunities diverge. The film reflects women’s struggles and calls for action to close the gender gap in learning.
First Name:
Zahra Ali
Jaffer
“In her shoes” follows a young girl’s path to gain an education in a world where the odds are stacked against her. As she’s faced with each hurdle, she paves the way for more girls like her.
First Name:
Mythri
Margam
It has been four years now, and Afghan Girls are still at home. She is denied not only education, but also her right to speak has been taken away from her.
I hope for a day, where not only Afghan girls, but every girl around the world is given the opportunity to learn and follow their dreams.
First Name:
Benazir
Ghaznavi
Morning with No Mercy highlights a specific struggle that girls in rural areas always experience and affects their education. Lots of them use bikes or foot to school due to the distances, but sometimes when these girls reach late, they are denied chance to even present the reason as to why.
First Name:
NALUBEGA
SHAMIM