Tuesday, September 20, 2011
CGI & Social Good
Inspiration of the morning: beaming face of 17 yr old Juliette from Rwanda asking "how can girls help each other?" to advance Girls Not Brides Campaign announced by Elders Bishop Desmond Tutu, former President Mary Robinson,and philanthropists Luis Ubinas, Pres. Ford Foundation & Jennifer Buffet, Pres. & Co-Chair Novo Foundation. Ending child marriage will help us fast forward progress to meet 6 our of 8 Millennium Development Goals!. Check it out now: www.girlsnotbrides.org !
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It's both inspiring and hopeful to hear that the girls want to make a further impact to support what they are fighting for the progression of their cause. Girls not Brides is an issue that effects us on a global scale. To empower each and every girl who wants to be an active participant strengthens the movement. It also allows for personal fulfillment and self confidence for these girls knowing that they are changemakers themselves. It's an awesome organization!
ReplyDeleteI must sadly admit that I was not aware of how widespread this issue was. I think because it has not been plastered in the media as much as other atrocities, it is not on the minds of everyone as it should be. The organization is looking to bring this more into the forefront, which is the first step to make a change. As I was thinking about this, I naturally thought about Slavery and the long term impact it had even after it was abolished. So it made me wonder what is/will be done to mend that the psychological health of these girls currently in/or previous victims of this environment? Psychological effects can last a lifetime and will be important to recognize and handle along the way.
ReplyDeleteI was hoping to find a world map (perhaps even an interactive map) of areas where child brides occur. I think this would be a useful tool to help people visualize how serious this problem is... especially for those who visit the site but don't watch the video for whatever reason.
ReplyDeleteWith the huge increase in information availability in the last couple of decades, how do we keep stories like, Girls not Brides, from being lost in the masses of issues in media? And how do we bring awareness without inducing compassion fatigue?
ReplyDeleteIt is always very touching to learn of an organization that is so far yet so close to heart. I feel like, growing up and living in the United States as a female, we don't realize how fortunate we are. Yes, everyone knows that in many countries arranged marriages are normal but so many people are so blinded to the facts behind arranged marriages.
ReplyDeleteWhile browsing the website, I came across two videos. The first video is an informational one about the website and the reason why the organization has come to be. But after that video, there was another "related video" from a CNN report where it talks of women and girls being treated so wrong that it violates human rights. There was footage of a man beating a girl because she tried to run away from her "home". It's disgusting, but knowing that there is an organization like girlsnotbrides who are working to end the "tradition" gives hope.