Girls Rising Regional Ambassador
Youth Coalition for Education in Liberia to host Girl Rising – International Day of the Girl Event in Monrovia
Friday, October 11th is International Day of the Girl. To celebrate, Girl Rising, supported by their founding partner Intel, is supporting thousands of events around the world that will shine the spotlight on the transformative power of girls’ education.
Monrovia, Montserrado October 11, 2013 – Youth Coalition for Education in Liberia (YOCEL) is bringing a global movement to educate girls and change the world home to Monrovia with an International Day of the Girl Sporting Event. Girl Rising is a groundbreaking feature film that spotlights the stories of nine unforgettable girls born into unforgiving circumstances. The film captures their dreams, their voices and their remarkable lives. It is also a movement dedicated to empowering and achieving educational equity for girls around the world.
This International Day of the Girl celebration will bring Communities together to raise global visibility about the importance of educating girls. It will be registered on the Girl Rising campaign map http://10x10act.org/take-action/idg-screening-kit/ with the goal of capturing the attention of global policy leaders and inspiring them to include girls’ education on the post2015 United Nations agenda, an important step for achieving educational equality for girls.
“We at the Youth Coalition for Education in Liberia believe(s) in the power of education to change not only a girl, but the world,”. “By hosting an International Day of the Girl Event in Monrovia we are demonstrating our commitment to breaking down the barriers that prevent girls around the world from going to school barriers like child marriage, sex trafficking, gender violence and discrimination. We are proud to be part of this growing movement, raising visibility in Monrovia alongside thousands of other events worldwide.”
ABOUT GIRL RISING
Girl Rising was directed by Academy Awardnominee Richard E. Robbins and is narrated by Cate Blanchett, Priyanka Chopra, Selena Gomez, Anne Hathaway, Salma Hayek, Alicia Keys, Chloë Moretz, Liam Neeson, Freida Pinto, Meryl Streep, and Kerry Washington. The film premiered in the United States on March 7th, the eve of International Women’s Day, and has since been screened by millions in cinemas, campuses, corporate boardrooms and private homes worldwide.
“If to see it is to know it, this film delivers hope; reasonable, measurable, tangible hope that the world can be healed and helped to a better future," said Meryl Streep.
“It's a powerful film that has the potential to inspire change in the world. If you're not moved, you're not breathing,” said Alicia Keys.
Girl Rising is also a movement that embraces the words of activist Malala Yousafzai: "One child, one teacher, one pen and one book can change the world. Education is the only solution.” The movement was founded by awardwinning journalists at The Documentary Group and Paul G. Allen’s Vulcan Productions, along with strategic partner, Intel Corporation. Girl Rising’s International Day of the Girl activities are sponsored by Intel.
Girl Rising is built on a foundation of partnerships with NGOs, corporations, policy makers, and grassroots organizations — all working to change minds, lives, and policy. A portion of film ticket sales goes to support girlfocused programs through the Girl Rising Fund. The Fund is distributed to Girl Rising’s highimpact network of nonprofit partners who are working on the ground: A New Day Cambodia, CARE, Girl Up/United Nations Foundation, Partners in Health, Plan International USA, Room to Read, and World Vision.
Best regards
Beyan Flomo Pewee
Girls Rising Regional Ambassador
Founder/National Chairman
Youth Coalition for Education in Liberia(YOCEL)
GIRL RISING IS A FILM.
GIRL RISING IS A MOVEMENT.
GIRL RISING IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE THE FUTURE.
Beyan F. Pewee
Youth Coalition for Education in Liberia to host Girl Rising – International Day of the Girl Event in Monrovia
Friday, October 11th is International Day of the Girl. To celebrate, Girl Rising, supported by their founding partner Intel, is supporting thousands of events around the world that will shine the spotlight on the transformative power of girls’ education.
Monrovia, Montserrado October 11, 2013 – Youth Coalition for Education in Liberia (YOCEL) is bringing a global movement to educate girls and change the world home to Monrovia with an International Day of the Girl Sporting Event. Girl Rising is a groundbreaking feature film that spotlights the stories of nine unforgettable girls born into unforgiving circumstances. The film captures their dreams, their voices and their remarkable lives. It is also a movement dedicated to empowering and achieving educational equity for girls around the world.
This International Day of the Girl celebration will bring Communities together to raise global visibility about the importance of educating girls. It will be registered on the Girl Rising campaign map http://10x10act.org/take-action/idg-screening-kit/ with the goal of capturing the attention of global policy leaders and inspiring them to include girls’ education on the post2015 United Nations agenda, an important step for achieving educational equality for girls.
“We at the Youth Coalition for Education in Liberia believe(s) in the power of education to change not only a girl, but the world,”. “By hosting an International Day of the Girl Event in Monrovia we are demonstrating our commitment to breaking down the barriers that prevent girls around the world from going to school barriers like child marriage, sex trafficking, gender violence and discrimination. We are proud to be part of this growing movement, raising visibility in Monrovia alongside thousands of other events worldwide.”
ABOUT GIRL RISING
Girl Rising was directed by Academy Awardnominee Richard E. Robbins and is narrated by Cate Blanchett, Priyanka Chopra, Selena Gomez, Anne Hathaway, Salma Hayek, Alicia Keys, Chloë Moretz, Liam Neeson, Freida Pinto, Meryl Streep, and Kerry Washington. The film premiered in the United States on March 7th, the eve of International Women’s Day, and has since been screened by millions in cinemas, campuses, corporate boardrooms and private homes worldwide.
“If to see it is to know it, this film delivers hope; reasonable, measurable, tangible hope that the world can be healed and helped to a better future," said Meryl Streep.
“It's a powerful film that has the potential to inspire change in the world. If you're not moved, you're not breathing,” said Alicia Keys.
Girl Rising is also a movement that embraces the words of activist Malala Yousafzai: "One child, one teacher, one pen and one book can change the world. Education is the only solution.” The movement was founded by awardwinning journalists at The Documentary Group and Paul G. Allen’s Vulcan Productions, along with strategic partner, Intel Corporation. Girl Rising’s International Day of the Girl activities are sponsored by Intel.
Girl Rising is built on a foundation of partnerships with NGOs, corporations, policy makers, and grassroots organizations — all working to change minds, lives, and policy. A portion of film ticket sales goes to support girlfocused programs through the Girl Rising Fund. The Fund is distributed to Girl Rising’s highimpact network of nonprofit partners who are working on the ground: A New Day Cambodia, CARE, Girl Up/United Nations Foundation, Partners in Health, Plan International USA, Room to Read, and World Vision.
Best regards
Beyan Flomo Pewee
Girls Rising Regional Ambassador
Founder/National Chairman
Youth Coalition for Education in Liberia(YOCEL)
GIRL RISING IS A FILM.
GIRL RISING IS A MOVEMENT.
GIRL RISING IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE THE FUTURE.
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