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What’s Happening

Let’s talk about As we know, baby name trends are constantly changing.

One generation’s Barbara is another generation’s Bethany. But it doesn’t make it any less odd when you suddenly realize that your own name has suddenly made it into the “old and unhip” pile. (yes, really)

And for many of us 80s babies…that time is now.

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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.

Why This Matters

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.

The internet is doing what it does best - making this blow up everywhere.

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.

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?