Though her brothers go to school, Suma is forced into bonded labor at age 6. The launch of Girl Rising Game is a result of this strong commitment and a robust partnership with Girl Rising. Using gamification, it addresses the long pertaining issue of gender discrimination with the youth in a more relatable way.NASSCOM Foundation is the Principal implementation partner for the initiative. The game was developed underVodafone Foundation’s‘Solutions for Good’ initiativethatdevelopstechnology solutions for addressing social issues and creating large scale social impact.Girl Rising Gamehas adapted and gamified four real stories from ‘Girl Rising’s flagship film ‘Woh Padhegi, Who Udegi’to inculcate a better understanding of the barriers to education, and of the commonly held and revered beliefs that fester gender-based discrimination.
The Nepali girl endures years of grueling work by expressing her sorrow in beautiful music and lyrics. Suma glimpses a different future by leaing to read, the first step on the road to freedom. Ruksana’s life is filled with danger but she escapes into her artwork and draws strength from her father’s resolve. Powerful storytelling tools, such as films, videos, and interactive platforms strike an emotional chord, and stir solution-centric discussions.Youth iconArjun Kapoordigitallylaunched theGirl Rising Gameon June 25thahead of his 33rdbirthday. We are confident that convergence of technology will enable us to find solutions for many other areas of social impact.Recognising the urgent need to address behaviours and mindsets that lead to perpetuation of gender-discriminatory practices, Vodafone Foundation and Girl Rising came together Wholesale Glue Guns Factory to connect with adolescents and youth using the power of storytelling.
Speaking on his motivation behind supporting this cause,Arjun Kapoor said“It is unfortunate that so many girls and women in our country still have to fight to have the same opportunities as their male counterparts. Ending gender-based discrimination is something that I firmly believe in, the next time you or anyone else spots a form of gender-based discrimination, try to stop it. Balaji, Director – Regulatory, Exteal Affairs CSR, Vodafone India Ltd, said “Vodafone Foundation has consistently focused on haessing relevant technology solutions for addressing critical areas of women empowerment and education.”Nidhi Dubey, Country Representative, Girl Rising India Foundation said,“To create equal opportunities for girls and boys, a shift in mindsets and behaviours is required.
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