This is a night to celebrate One Billion Rising as an international movement that brings awareness to women/girls issues of suppression and oppression. We will not only view a screening of the documentary "Girl Rising" (trailer) but we will highlight a couple locally supported organizations that are helping transform women/girls issues internationally (Dining for Women and Bright Nepal). ALL donations from the evening will support Bright Nepal, a girls hostel that rescues "at risk" girls and gives them a safe, comfortable place to live and an education in Kathmandu, Nepal.

We will be suggesting a donation at the door of $10/adult and $5 for students. In addition, we will have the capability of taking larger tax deductible donations via the internet during the event. The film is rated by PG-13 for mature content. There is no violence, nudity, or swearing, but there are some difficult themes and images.

Summary of "Girl Rising"

From Academy Award-nominated director Richard E. Robbins, Girl Rising spotlights the unforgettable stories of nine girls living in the developing world, striving beyond circumstance and overcoming nearly insurmountable odds to achieve their dreams.

The narration talents of renowned actors and the moving words of prize-winning authors combine and give voice to the girls’ stories and this powerful truth: educating girls can transform families, communities, countries and eventually, the world.