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200125 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A Calling to Care

200125 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

55-year-old Grace Stanley leaves her nursing career in Canada to teach local women in Karachi, Pakistan, in a culture that forbids them from touching men.

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Religion

Director

Bobbi Jo Hart

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Synopsis

55-year-old Grace Stanley leaves her nursing career in Canada to teach local women in Karachi, Pakistan, in a culture that forbids them from touching men.

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Synopsis

Grace Stanley, a Canadian nurse, travels to Karachi, Pakistan, to teach nursing to local women. In a culture where women cannot touch men, she faces significant challenges. Grace adapts her methods to connect with her students, helping them gain confidence and skills. She participates in local customs, such as getting henna tattoos and swimming in the ocean fully clothed. Through her experiences, she forms strong bonds with her students and learns valuable lessons about cultural differences.

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Why Watch

Meet Grace Stanley, a nurse making a difference in Karachi.
See how cultural practices shape women's education in Pakistan.
Find out how Grace bonds with her students on International Women's Day.

Did You Know

Grace Stanley is 55 years old when she moves to Karachi, Pakistan.
The film has a duration of 25 minutes.
Grace teaches nursing to women in a strict Muslim culture that forbids them from touching men.

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Nursing educationCultural exchangeWomen's rights

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Who is Grace Stanley?

Grace Stanley is a 55 year-old Canadian nurse who moved to Karachi, Pakistan to teach nursing to local women.

What cultural challenges did Grace Stanley face in Pakistan?

Grace faced challenges in teaching nursing to women in a strict Muslim culture that forbids them from touching men.

What activities did Grace Stanley participate in with her students?

Grace participated in activities such as getting her hands painted with henna, swimming fully-clothed in the ocean, and marching on International Women's Day.

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