Last week, PBS showed a documentary entitled "Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide", based on a book by the same name. I have both read the book and watched the show and I highly recommend them both. It is hard to watch... to see a 14 year old rape victim, who is then shunned by her family, or a 3 year old girl rescued from a brothel. But these are real girls and these are real things that happen and it is up to us, all of us, to do what we can to help.
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One of the quotes from the show that stuck with me was : "Many people see the problems and they want to do something so big to help, that they end up doing nothing. It is better to start small. It may not seem like much, but it means the world to that one girl that you help." (My paraphrase)
Although I wanted to rush around the world and save every girl, I am thankful to be part of an organization that is helping girls in three countries. Each one of those girls that Her Star Scholars sponsors is getting a helping hand, which will lessen her risk of all the oppression, and improve her opportunities. It does mean the world to each child we can help.
What can you do?
Here are a couple of ideas! Read the book! Watch the documentary. Better yet,
- Have your book club read the book, and brainstorm ways you can join together and do something. My book club decided to join together and sponsor a girl in Burkina Faso this year. Your book club can help somewhere too!
- Have a movie night, and invite others to watch the documentary with you. Again, maybe your group of friends will find something you can do.
Can you help just one? We all can do something! Contact us for more info about how you can join in Her Star Scholars in making a difference.
-Heidi
