People shared the ‘one question’ they’d ask God if they c...

What’s Happening

Real talk: Throughout human history, we have had a lot of gods, at least 18,000, to be specific.

Most people believe in just one and forget about the other 17,999 that have fallen in and out of favor over the millennia. If we focus on the major god of the Abrahamic religions—Christianity, Judaism, and Islam—we, as mortal [] The post People shared the ‘one question’ they’d ask God if they could, and the responses are profound appeared first on Upworthy. (and honestly, same)

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.

The Details

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.

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.

Why This Matters

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? 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.

People online are sharing their takes and it’s getting heated.

Key Takeaways

• ” The resonance and immediate action create a ripple effect of change.
• MEDEA Screening Audience in Tanzania.
• Captured for Pura Across Tanzania, gender-based violence often forces adolescent girls out of the classroom.

The Bottom Line

Captured for Pura Across Tanzania, gender-based violence often forces adolescent girls out of the classroom. This and other barriers — including child marriage, poverty, conflict, and discrimination — prevent girls from completing their education around the world.

Is this a W or an L? You decide.