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Learn How Access to a Bicycle Enables Girls to Continue Their Education

A Way Forward

Jacob Seigel-Brielle & Isaac Seigel-Boettner |

A Way Forward tells the story of how something as simple as two wheels empowered these incredible young women to pursue their own dreams.

Pedal=Sight

Produced by:Jacob & Isaac Seigel-Boettner

An Indian girl gains a bicycle, and the will to achieve.

Pedal = Sight Armene Modi

By: Amanda Molinaro

Short Films

Daga - A Woman’s Fight to Empower Girls in her Village

By: Fama Ndiaye

In southern Senegal, Daga Baldé, a local leader in her community, is a passionate advocate for girls’ and women’s education.

Freedom Writers: Stories From an Undeclared War [Trailer]

Produced by:Freedom Writers Foundation

Inspired by their teacher, Erin Gruwell, and the writings of Anne Frank, the students discover a new way to express themselves.

Yasmine Sherif Global Educator Award Winner

Kitty Richardson

Congratulations to Yasmine Sherif, the Director of Education Cannot Wait and the winner of the 2020 Global Educator Award.

Stories

Erin Gruwell

By: Annie Merkley

Erin Gruwell continues to inspire educators and students around the world with her compassion and wisdom.

Ruby Nell Bridges

By: Madison

One of the most important heroes in the fight against segregation in America was a six-year-old girl, Ruby Nell Bridges.

Salman (Sal) Khan

By: Suha Memon

Salman Khan created Khan Academy, a free online educational platform.

Viola Vaughn

By: Brande from Spokane

Viola Vaughn founded an organization that supports girls working to achieve academic success in Africa. Available in text with audio.

Vicky Colbert de Arboleda

By: Anthea Milnes from Oxford

Vicky Colbert de Arboleda works to provide equal access to all children in Colombia.

Art

Betty Morgan

By: Robert Shetterly

John Hunter