economic empowerment - PBS

Using This GuideCommunity Cinema is a rare public forum: a space for people to gather who are connectedby a love of stories, and a belief in their power to change the world. This discussion guideis designed as a tool to facilitate dialogue, and deepen understanding of the complexissues in Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide. It isalso an invitation to not only sit back and enjoy the show – but to step up and take action.This guide is not meant to be a comprehensive primer on a given topic. Rather, it providesimportant context, and raises thought provoking questions to encourage viewers to thinkmore deeply. We provide suggestions for areas to explore in panel discussions, in theclassroom, in communities, and online. We also provide valuable resources, and connectionsto organizations on the ground that are fighting to make a difference.For information about the program, visit www.communitycinema.orgNOTE TO READERS:This discussion guide gives an overview ofthe entire two-hour Half the Sky: TurningOppression into Opportunity for WomenWorldwide film, and then provides specificbackground information and resourcesfor the country segment that deals withEconomic Empowerment in Kenya.Discussion guide // economic empowerment1