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From #GIRLWITHABOOK's YouTube channel, here are some videos about girls, education, the serious challenges to gender equality in our world today, and highlights of fabulous people breaking down gender barriers in their communities.
#GIRLWITHABOOK is Rising
On February 14, 2013, Lena and Olivia joined hundreds of women around the world rising against violence against women. We decided to share some of the MANY reasons girls' voices deserve attention. The number one reason? GIRLS ARE PEOPLE WHO DESERVE BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS. Darnnit. We added some other awesome reasons to the list, just to emphasize the point.
#GIRLWITHABOOK Goes Abroad
for Girls' Education
#GIRLWITHABOOK has submitted a project to National Geographic's Expedition Granted competition! Help us go on the expedition of a lifetime documenting advocates for girls and education around the world. Watch our video proposal and spread the word!
Update: while we didn't win the Nat Geo contest, we're still going to make this happen! Check out the video above and stay tuned.
Nat Geo: Thank You! We're Not Done Yet
Thank you for your votes, your enthusiasm, and your support! Though we didn't win this one, we're so encouraged by the number of folks who were excited by the project and said "Wow that NEEDS to happen." We agree. Here's a thank you from Lena & Olivia-- you all rock! We can't wait to make this project a reality with your support.
#GIRLWTIHABOOK Project Chapter 1:
South & Central Asia
On a mission to expose barriers to girls & education in Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, India, and Pakistan. Watch the video, support, share!
Learn more here.
(See that "thank you" video below? We're making this thing happen! And we need your support to get there).