Educating girls can break cycles of poverty in just one generation, yet millions of girls aren’t in school. Educated girls stand up for their rights, marry and have children later, educate their own children, and their families and communities thrive. Yet millions of girls around the world face barriers to education that boys do not. Removing barriers such as early marriage, gender-based violence, domestic slavery and sex trafficking means not only a better life for girls, but a safer, healthier and more prosperous world for all.

Girl Rising is a deeply emotive and perspective altering documentary that uses storytelling to inspire action that gets girls into classrooms worldwide. It will stay with you for days and make you feel truly grateful and lucky to be born in such a safe place, where education is a given.

The documentary is available on Netflix.

Watch the trailer and take a look at the website.