Girl Rising Presents

“This Story May Save Us”: A Celebration of Girls’ Power to Remake the World

Únase a los líderes de la organización internacional sin fines de lucro niña levantandose para un evento especial que celebra el potencial sin explotar de las niñas para abordar algunos de los desafíos más urgentes del mundo, incluido el cambio climático. La velada incluirá proyecciones de partes del aclamado documental “Girl Rising”, que ayudó a generar un movimiento global para la educación de las niñas. Participe en animadas conversaciones y comparta historias con la cofundadora y directora ejecutiva de Girl Rising, Christina Lowery, junto con destacados jóvenes defensores de los derechos de las niñas, la equidad educativa y la justicia climática, junto con otros invitados especiales. A través de poderosas narraciones, mostraremos el impacto transformador de educar a las niñas y resaltaremos su papel fundamental en la reconstrucción de nuestro mundo.

niña levantandose is an international nonprofit that uses the power of storytelling to change the way the world values girls and their education. Their education programs, delivered in Guatemala, India, Kenya, Nigeria and Pakistan, help girls build the skills and mind-sets to succeed in school and pursue their highest aspirations. The Future Rising Fellowship supports a global community of young leaders driving change in their communities and around the world.

“I am thrilled to join forces with the Westport Country Playhouse to showcase these extraordinary storytellers in such a beautiful venue.

This Story May Save Us offers a rare opportunity for local audiences to connect with the narratives of young Indigenous women from South America, who are the first in their communities to pursue higher education and are now driving climate change solutions as innovators, change-makers and advocates.

Through their participation in the Girl Rising Fellowship, they are mastering the art of filmmaking and storytelling, using their voices to ignite a movement for positive change. It has been an honor and privilege to work with them during their Fellowship and I am sure audiences will be inspired and empowered by their stories.”

–Christina Lowery, Girl Rising CEO