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What’s Happening

Let’s talk about Nostalgia is all about remembering how things were in the gold old days.

But sometimes, upon further reflection, some things fr sucked in the past despite how rosy our colored glasses made them look. Boomers and Gen Xers are reminiscing on the things they fr dont miss from the 1980s and 1990s. (shocking, we know)

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The Details

But sometimes, upon further reflection, some things fr sucked in the past despite how rosy our colored glasses made them look. Music, community and joy drive real change In a small village in Pwani, a district on Tanzania’s coast, a massive dance party is coming to a close.

For the past two hours, locals have paraded through the village streets, singing and beating ngombe drums; now, in a large clearing, a woman named Sheilla motions for everyone to sit facing a large projector screen. A film premiere is about to begin.

Why This Matters

It’s an unusual way to kick off a film about gender bias, inequality, early marriage, and other barriers that prevent girls from accessing education in Tanzania. But in Pwani and beyond, local organizations backed and funded finding creative, culturally relevant ways like this one to capture people’s interest. The film ends and Sheilla, the Communications and Partnership Lead for Media for Development and Advocacy (MEDEA), stands in front of the crowd once again, asking the audience to reflect: What did you think about the film?

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Key Takeaways

• How did it relate to your own experience?
• Sheilla explains that, once the community sees the film, “It brings out conversations within themselves, reflective conversations.
• ” The resonance and immediate action create a ripple effect of change.
• MEDEA Screening Audience in Tanzania.

The Bottom Line

This and other barriers — including child marriage, poverty, conflict, and discrimination — prevent girls from completing their education around the world. Sheilla and her team are using film and radio programs to address the challenges girls face in their communities.

What’s your take on this whole situation?