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202491 minNRdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Poverty Gender Equality

She Rises Up

202491 minNRdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Three women from Peru, Senegal, and Sri Lanka share their experiences of overcoming poverty through entrepreneurship in a 91-minute documentary.

“The road to eliminating poverty begins with her”

Poverty Gender Equality

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Maureen Castle Tusty

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Three women from Peru, Senegal, and Sri Lanka share their experiences of overcoming poverty through entrepreneurship in a 91-minute documentary.

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Gladys operates a small business in Peru, where she emphasizes the role of women in economic participation. In Senegal, Magatte runs a local enterprise, advocating for financial independence through entrepreneurship. Selyna, based in Sri Lanka, shares her experiences of empowering women to drive societal change. These three women illustrate how local businesses can combat poverty and transform communities. Directed by Maureen Castle Tusty, She Rises Up presents their stories of determination and impact across different cultures.

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