Urban Unrest

11 April 2008 | Uncategorized | Ernesto Aguilar

Strength of Women is a unique new media production that explores the positive ways women’s lives have changed in Sri Lanka since the Indian Ocean tsunami.

The online documentary provides a space for women who are involved in women’s rights NGO Kantha Shakthi to tell there stories of strength and survival. By providing a space in the media for an under represented minority group, Australian filmmaker Dani Venn, hopes to raise awareness about gender inequalities and empower women through recognizing positive change.

The format of the documentary is non-linear, small videos which the user can view at there own pace and in there desired depth. Introduction videos are used to explain areas of the organization and interviews provide personal narratives.

Strength of Women is presented in both Singhalese and English.

All donations made through the website go directly to the Kantha Shakthi organization, please see kanthashakthi.net.

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