10x10 Presents Girl Rising

We’re pleased to announce our exciting partnership with 10x10, a global social action campaign with a groundbreaking feature film at its heart. 10x10 highlights a simple, forceful truth: Investing in girls in the developing world creates a ripple effect that will transform families, communities, and entire countries. As part of Plan’s Because I am a Girl initiative, we are working with 10x10 to raise awareness that educating and empowering girls can break the cycle of poverty in just one generation. For additional ways to get involved in our campaign, check out the projects Plan is implementing around the world to give girls a brighter future!

10x10 presents Girl Rising : the true stories of real girls striving beyond circumstance.

• The countries. It’s true around the world: The obstacles that girls face are tougher, the hurdles higher. Early marriage, trafficking, gender-based violence — to name but a few. But in every country 10x10 visited, the filmmakers met girls fighting and succeeding against impossible odds.
• The writers. Compelling stories call for dynamic storytellers. 10x10 matched each girl with a world-renowned writer from her country — women whose passion and empathy informed the screenplay, relating stories unique to each girl, yet universal in their themes. Through the words of the writers, the voices of the girls ring out.
• The A-List actresses. Girl Rising features high-impact narration by world-class stars like Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Alicia Keys, Kerry Washington, and Selena Gomez. Their voice performances bring the stories to life. And, most importantly...
• The girls. You will meet Yasmin, who becomes a superhero to endure a traumatic experience in Egypt; Sokha who rose like a phoenix from the dumps of Cambodia; Ruksana, who sleeps on the streets of Kolkata but never misses school; and others with stories just as powerful…

Check out the latest Girl Rising trailer and help us bring the film to your local theater!


Images have been provided by 10x10