Tag: Girl Rising

Girl Rising Launches New Storytelling Challenge With HP

Stuart Mitchell

With the launch of My Story: The 2020 Storytelling Challenge, Girl Rising and HP invite individuals across the globe to share stories of how young leaders are fighting for human rights, racial justice, gender equity, and girls’ education at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic is revealing deeply entrenched inequities. Through My Story, Girl Rising is accepting narrative, video, digital image, or audio submissions that tell stories of the leadership, courage and creativity that young people are demonstrating to build a better future. The stories submitted will be included in…

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HP Inc. and Girl Rising Mark International Day of the Girl with Partnership to Empower 10 Million Students and Teachers

Stuart Mitchell

On International Day of the Girl, HP Inc. and nonprofit Girl Rising has announced the launch of new curriculum and technology solutions that will equip up to ten million students and teachers. The multi-year partnership extends to communities in the United States, India and Nigeria, and is a critical component in reaching HP’s goal of enabling better learning outcomes for 100 million people by 2025. “We are thrilled to once again partner with HP – a company committed to social impact and at the forefront of innovation in the classroom…

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On International Women’s Day HP Inc. Expands Social Impact Partnerships to Support Education

Stuart Mitchell

HP, along with key partners, is reinventing the future of women and girls everywhere by coupling powerful storytelling with education and technology. The impact of this combination is showcased in the film debuting today, “Brave Girl Rising.” The film is created by Girl Rising and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and supported by HP. “This is a time for us to reflect on the remarkable contributions that women have made to HP and to society, while also committing to do even more,” said Dion Weisler, President and CEO, HP Inc.…

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HP and Girl Rising Celebrate International Day of the Girl with 12 Stories of Empowerment from Around the Globe

Stuart Mitchell

In honor of International Day of the Girl, HP and Girl Rising, a nonprofit dedicated to eradicating poverty by providing education to girls, are celebrating 12 stories of female empowerment gathered from around the globe as part of the first ever Girl Rising Creative Challenge. Introduced on International Women’s Day in March, the challenge was a call-to-action to highlight storytelling that has the power to change the world. More than 880 stories were submitted from people in 110 countries who entered essays, videos, art and more about how they, or…

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Girl Rising, David Oyelowo, Andra Day and others join forces to end global gender inequality

Stuart Mitchell

This International Women’s Day, Girl Rising, the global campaign for girls’ education and empowerment, debuted the film Girl Rising: The Fifth Anniversary Edition. This special edition commemorates nine incredible girls whose lives have been changed by the power of education. Acclaimed actor David Oyelowo narrates this edition, which features voice performances from a host of actresses including Meryl Streep, Salma Hayek and Kerry Washington. “If we are going to create a more just and equal world, men and boys must be part of the solution,” Oyelowo explains. “That’s why I stand…

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