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Kenya: Against the Odds, 25 minutes, 2007 (Ref:
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This is the moving
story of Kakenya Ntaiya, a young Maasai from Kenya,
who was promised in marriage when she was five years
old. Kakenya’s hunger for an education and strong
determination lead her to fight tradition and
convince the elders of her community to allow her to
get an education when her peers were dropping out of
school to get married. She went on to become the
first girl from her village to receive a U.S.
college education and today is an emerging leader
advocating the global benefits of girls access to
education and the harm that early marriage does to
millions of girls across the developing world and
the communities where they live. Kakenya’s life and
work provide a vivid demonstration that poor
countries cannot expect to develop while excluding
half of their population –women – from participating
fully in economic and social life.
Part of a 28 x 25-minute documentary series produced for the BBC. These films can be bought individually or as a series. |
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Being Indian - Biru,
Ref: 507a |
African Exodus,
Ref: 476 |
China: Enemy of the State,
Ref: 363 |
Romania: Sex Slaves,
Ref: 322 |
Morocco: Stowaway Kids,
Ref: 112tvc |
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Child Slavery Thriving,
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Moldova: Stepping Stones,
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Uganda: Beating Child Violence,
Ref: 694 |
How to Make a Difference in Africa,
Ref: 684 |
Moldova: Forced Labour,
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