Girls' Education in India
Travel to India with Brazilian-born actress Sonia Braga, who explores how girls are typically educated in this largely Hindu country that is home to more than one billion people. Meet Aarti, Geetha and Leela who tell the story of girls' education in India.
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Available on VHS/DVD
Real People, Real Stories
Sonia Braga: Working to educate tomorrow's women
Geetha: Little hope for the future
Aarti: Losing a dream
Leela: Exception to the rule
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