TSG, CAFÉ & SECA Sponsor Viewing of Film Girl Rising in Palo Alto

The PAU Trauma Student Group (TSG), Child And Family Emphasis (CAFÉ) and Students for Ethical Culture Awareness (SECA) sponsored a viewing of the film Girl Rising in Palo Alto on May 22, 2014. From Academy Award-nominated director Richard E. Robbins, Girl Rising journeys around the globe to witness the strength of the human spirit and the power of education to change the world. Viewers got to know nine unforgettable girls living in the developing world: ordinary girls who confront tremendous challenges and overcome nearly impossible odds to pursue their dreams. The film carries a powerful message: if we educate girls, we can change the future of 66 million girls around the world who only dream of going to school. Prize-winning authors put the girls’ remarkable stories into words, and renowned actors give them voice.