In Tanzania, a young widow discovers the power and potential to change her life and protect the planet – in the land beneath her feet.
This short documentary was directed by Victor Njagi and supported by Solutions Storytelling Project, a Skoll Foundation-supported initiative from the Video Consortium that connects filmmakers and social innovators to produce solutions-focused short documentaries that catalyze positive change.
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Land Empowers: Life-cycle approach to girls’ and women’s land rights
A life-cycle look at how women’s and girls’ relationship to land can lead to transformation or discrimination.
Issue Briefs, Research
Landesa Tanzania Innovating Towards Gender Equality
To help widows like Imelda, Landesa launched an innovative, gender-responsive land use planning process. The participatory program increased the awareness of women like Imelda regarding their land rights, helping to accelerate gender equality and women’s empowerment.
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Widow Champion (Preview)
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