Solar Mamas ⎜WHY POVERTY? ⎜(Documentary)

[@WindRivenRain]

This was so satisfying to watch... Rafea's drive is beyond exceptional... I just struggle to understand her husband... All those women are very much inspirational

[@akramhassen5798]

He was jealous!, it's an universal feeling!

[@mamindhive]

He was also Afraid of losing her as he missed her obviously

[@mirrorflame1988]

Many people don't understand that knowledge and skill in itself gives confidence - whether she can use it or not - what matter is that courage she realized she had and the knowledge that she can make a difference and what it will bring to her and her communities lifestyle. It takes more balls than most people have put together - this woman has not even travelled to a big city alone - here she is traveling to a country she has not heard or knows much about it - to a place with a language and culture which is totally alien - with no preparation whatsoever and learning to live by herself and to provide for her family. So yes, the journey itself will produce great change and solar power will produce add to that. It's the next step in supplying humanity with electricity and many arid countries - where people couldn't do anything with the land - can do something with it that will help improve their livelihoods. Kudos to this lady and her courage! Kudos to this empowering initiative and all those who work for these noble goals! May the World prosper!!! :)

[@pinashoops]

@Mirrorwarrior it's hard for a community whose ruled by men for women to flourish and be heard on their rights specially for an Islamic Nation that has its vast and stiff rules deeply rooted in its culture that prohibit women to thrive over men. Luckily, women in Jordan has its Gov't backing that seems to embrace a new world, the new era of women empowerment. Kudos to the Indian Barefoot College where they prove that indeed, knowledge has no boundary across diverse Culture, Language and Nationality.

[@laylaymisfit1]

This is amazing. I love how rafea has a mind if her own and did what was best for her and her children. Her determination is amazing!!! She will really go far.

[@MystrileMochi]

I love seeing these women from different countries be so loving and accepting of each other. It is such a beautiful thing .

[@Foxys1974]

This is how to do Charity! Not just send people rice!!! Brilliant! Proud of all those women! They didn’t even speak each other’s language but had real bonds! The emotion when they were saying goodbye!! Amazing! Yes ! ❤️ India! Xx

[@spiphitube]

I met Rafea and Mona the documentary producer in the airport in Abu Dhabi. She told me her story and I was amazed . This video randomly popped up while browsing, I never thought I'd see this.

[@Contraflow01]

Heartbreaking, I cried, laughed, inspired and hoped to be an agent of change.

[@vanessawhite8042]

Rafea is amazing, a voice for her village. This was especially interesting to watch since her and I are the same age. Then I realized she grew up in the desert and had 9 more kids then I did. Watching them interact at school makes you realize that people are people and women are women no matter where in the world you are.

[@tropezmatini3996]

Blessed to have learned a valuble lesson from this lady ... so inspiring.

[@arpitaallenadams7730]

This was such a heart touching and inspiring documentary. It really opened my heart to the pain and suffering of poverty, lack of education and no opportunity to grow. Rafea's courage is inspiring to go after what we would love for our life. It also clearly shows how some men just destroy the spirit and potential of women to keep women small and under their control. So great to read of Rafea's accomplishments!

[@praize100]

Absolutely wonderful to see how an uneducated middle-aged woman from a poor community can become an agent of change in her community by desiring to attend a 6 month course in solar engineering at the Barefoot College in Tiloni in India and subsequently bringing back that knowledge to her community, be it in Jordan or Burkina Faso or Columbia or Fiji or wherever there has been no light previously. Bravo, Rafea, and all the other women who decided to be the agent of change for their own poor communities!:)

[@tuforu4]

BRING IT TO KENYA PLZ,.

[@tardschool]

Finally people sharing education! That is all you need, science and math they need to get the young kids involved too.

[@mckenleytoussaint9450]

I can't stop crying when I see these people suffering, I wish I could help them 😥

[@ofc1003]

very touchy.. real story of life .. touched my heart .. how a mother had to sacrifice her beloved children behind for the sake of a better future for all... over all , this is such a beautiful initiative for village ppl ... mashaAllah, BRAVO !

[@THEWHYFoundation]

Check out all the other high quality documentaries on our channel, and subscribe to support! THE WHY Foundation is a Danish NGO that produce and distribute documentary films about human rights and inequality. We believe that equal access to valid information, and an informed citizenry is the way to a more just world. Go to our website to learn more: www.thewhy.dk

[@kennethwong6642]

@THE WHY is this real? How did u film this? Btw love the docu

[@THEWHYFoundation]

@@kennethwong6642 Hello Kenneth, thank you for watching our films. They are all real, including this one. This one was produced by THE WHY and filmed by two Arab-American directors who followed Rafea on her journey.

[@KeepitHunnit88]

This a very good clip shows that women in countries that don't have a lot can absolutely make something out of themselves no matter the circumstance. If given the opportunity great things can be done!

[@littledikkins2]

Being a mother and seeing your children go without is a powerful motivator World wide.

[@yutongchen1836]

I love it when I saw how joyous the women were when they first gathered around at Barefoot College. It was the excitement to live independently and a freedom to follow their own pursuit, outside of their family duty. It was amazing for me to see such happiness.

[@simz4237]

That is one lazy husband....just chilling watching the kids grow up poor while he does nothing about it

[@ingridde6350]

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[@praggypopsqa4652]

The man just didn't want to see his wife advance because she already sees he is no good. With the opportunity, she will have a much better life.

[@ame0112]

This is proof that one person can actually turn the society around. Not being feminist here but like what they say, teach a woman, you will educate the whole village. and cheers to the Minister of Environment to realise how important this can be (if he decided this on his own) to both her, her family and the country.

[@SaadHalawani]

This is a great production that is both inspirational and stimulating. I highly recommend it for anyone seeking to boost their morale.

[@galfaro4385]

Brilliant documentary! Rafea and the rest of the ladies are such an inspiration.

[@maerythegreek9008]

I found it soo emotional and realy wonderfull seeing women from different corners of the wrold,with no education,without knowing the language,working and learning together! BLESS WOMEN! And especially those who really deal with very diffucult everyday life!

[@gbertarelli]

I LOVED this documentary. I love You Rafea, and all the women who dare to take their power back and shine their lights. XOXOXOOOO

[@kdfooaijfea3asdf]

Very inspiring! These women are totally amazing. They're smart, focused, and love each other despite lack of a common language or culture. I wish them best of luck.

[@GEhotpants101]

The next time I see some tumblr feminist complaining that some teenager called her a naughty name on the internet, and how oppressed women in the US are, and they're such victims, I'm sending them this video. These are women who are ACTUALLY oppressed, and THEY went out despite the heart wrenching separation from their children, despite the mentality of their county, despite the difficulty, to go get an education. :\

[@lucaspierre9305]

Very empowering documentary. Rafea's struggles to change her life and the women in her community by her perceiverance and strength may inspire women that we can do more. We can aspire. We can change lives. We can lead. To you Rafea, woman, you're a firework! You inspire us all!

[@jayshreealhodur6667]

such a heart-touched documentary.thanks

[@mishzguafa]

Such a beautiful documentary

[@jurkul]

What a brave lady is Rafea, my heart goes for her. I'd like to contribute somehow to the projects like this.

[@RonasRoadshow]

awesome. all power to the women. they will overcome the obstacles put up by jealous men.

[@njk4127]

What an amazingly simple, yet ingenious concept this is!!! Enabling mothers/women/girls is sometimes the only viable, rapid way of bringing much-needed change to communities.

[@Belleenicted]

Her father is openminded and supports her 100%, which shows in 34:25 . Stop generalising the men

[@themusalafaa]

I really enjoyed this so much, everything is posibble, rafea such a strong lady.

[@LiamCline]

Incredible. After merely 5 yrs primary education, these woman can build biasing circuits for fully-regulated LEDs, a feat many of us 3rd-year EE's struggle with despite a fully-privileged upbringing and physics background. There truly is hope in the world! :)

[@MsAshna143]

I LOVE THE INSPIRATION THE INDIAN PROFESSOR IS CREATING. MAY ALL POSITIVE FORCES BE WITH HIM

[@CaptchaNeon]

Good for her for standing up for herself and demanding a better life for her and her children. All women need to be strong and not allowing anyone to ruin their chance at providing the best life possible financially.

[@gooklah5031]

beautiful to hear a woman in a country where women are second class citizens to say with or without your permission I want to work, I want to succeed

[@mohamadmohd7042]

Jordan, my country, the land of poverty and hunger. Jordanians are really very clever, but there are no opportunities. Opportunities just go for those who have relatives working in the corrupted government. They can take scholarships even though they do not deserve them, but what poor people like me can do. I have graduated with a high percentage from the university. I have studied electrical engineering, but I could not find a job in Jordan. Young people like me have just one dream. We dream of leaving our country and go to USA or Canada. There we would be treated like humans, not animals. I wish one day I will leave Jordan and I promise I will never get back. This country will never ever change. Jordanians have to suffer forever. Can you imagine, I am an engineer and I am nearly homeless, what a bad country.

[@zohebalikhan7404]

Best episode in the entire series as it shows a possible way of reducing poverty whilst transitioning to solar energy. Serious investment is absolutely key.

[@ashley-js5rk]

Such a man right?! No not a real man, but a boy. Too controlling and abusive. Telling a her what to do. How dare he keep her from an education and change. So proud of her for getting a back bone. Not letting the control and her family telling her no. Kudos to her for wanting more for her family.

[@littledikkins2]

Desperation will either make or break you, with her it made her.

[@khalilAbuthinin]

I admire the way the negotiate their own family matters in the 30 Min speed on this video ,,the democracy at large (real one ).

[@abusnail367]

this is legitimately one of the best things i have ever ever watched

[@innatelymystic]

what an amazing documentry

[@truleykumar]

Really Awesome India Grows and Teaches World Indians are real Engineers , Inspired by changing the world Damm unemployed in US, even Developed nations on war, But India is Challenging only training program in the whole world where an illiterate woman can become a solar engineer in 6 months I never expected so exciting ever

[@Foxys1974]

Now this is empowering! Literally! Thank you India! Xxx

[@MARIAHJAN2012]

congratulations women!!!!!

[@apsingh18]

god bless these ladies and india

[@NishikoRyuu]

Which God? The Jordan God apparantly allows the lazy men to be obstacles to their wives and blocks progress by not allowing loans etc..

[@zeidalkilani6557]

NishikoRyuu basically my friend as you can see the difference between the educated city people and the villagers who are controlling the women in Jordan,where im sure her colleagues in Africa had the same problem , so stop being ignorant and start enjoying and celebrating their success better for you :)

[@mohammadsajadbhat2225]

I would congratulate the Bare Foot organization for organizing such a wonderful program to alleviate the hardships of the under privileged section of the society. Empowering women in rural areas is a big stride towards development. I wish in Kashmir too such programs to be launched. ❤️

[@gnclarke1]

Thanks for this Mona Eldaief & Jehane Noujaim.

[@anoushkalovebug7775]

i wanna visit each of the Ladies and give them alot of presents

[@Steinzy11]

fantastic... this video inspires hopefully more funding for women in disadvantaged areas as it gives a strong example of the achievement and hopefully escalating achievement of both an empowering and environmentally friendly project. It also shows that everybody, women and men, all over the world, we have the capability to achieve something awesome if given the chance. More chances like this should exist

[@katnip198]

What a wonderful, inspiring video. Bless these woman as they want to grow and embrace life. Bless those who gave them the opportunity.

[@MsJamilaaa]

i am so jealous of the people who can dedicate their lives to helping others! is by far the most rewarding job posibble!!

[@djamburere]

The cultural interchange is simply beautiful! Poor Rafea is trapped in a community that doesn't want to evolve. If only the other women were on her side...

[@toyotaprius79]

Viral recognition is what this needs.

[@tmarcel1594]

This really is powerful and insipiring...hope tomorrow brings a better one for these unfortunate women.

[@WeThePeople11]

One step closer to equality for all

[@shryve]

Seems like the husband is uneducated and ignorant while the wife was only uneducated. The idea that she would gain knowledge that was important for the community must have terrified him.

[@shryve]

I really hope those women make it and can help their entire communities. It was also nice to see so many woman from so many nations come together peacefully and work together. I do not know if we guys could ever do that.

[@vanessawhite8042]

You can almost see him shaking with rage as she betters herself and starts to vocalize her thoughts and form opinions.

[@hamirakhtims]

Best inspiration ever...Rafea is a true gem.

[@evrydayamerican]

So sad you go girl don't let any one hold you back from your goals.

[@dollarbill11]

This video is very motivating. this women can't read yet they're expected to learn all this. because of this video i will go to library and learn something new by reading all books of that subject.

[@KeeverConstruction]

May GOD bless her and keep her and her family, as with all these women. May HE bless your hands and give you your hearts desires. With HIM all things are possible. 😃

[@ShortieLeeroy]

Rafea is truly a strong & determined woman.The less said about her husband the better.

[@malenapaula2736]

Im mother and wife, and hurts me hoy they suffer, all the want is make a Good familia thank u for helping they (Malena forma mexico)

[@tiffanysweet100]

Amazing and I'm very proud to be a woman.

[@danielbrevick]

the film is great! and the concept of training in this manner is too!

[@pawanbhatia3893]

Just great,governments should educate people on population control.SUPERB POST.

[@jintaobao3713]

Very inspiring!

[@ehab19000]

Patience and hard work get you where you want to be

[@ColdBoi]

Makes you wonder how much wasted potential is out there being held down by poverty and social norms.

[@margaretnesbeth593]

that wood she is burning gives off toxic fumes.may God help her and her children.

[@lelop222]

Breaking down patriarchy is as much a part of combating poverty as providing education

[@theloveliu]

Magical India...

[@malviyagopal24]

Thanx India for this 🙏

[@rent7142]

Warmed my heart to see these women find independence from men.

[@gha23ify]

You'er a genius! Thanks for the details , champ !

[@wulanwulandari9768]

Great woman....I m really appreciate with your strugle...keep fighting never give up.

[@siewmj1]

Education really give one power to question.

[@davidrogers192]

What blows my little mind is how these ladies, living in tents in the wilderness, were able to qualify for a technical school. Can anyone explain that???

[@xxqatari82xx]

I just watched this documentary on bbc Arabic I just don't understand why Arabic rich countries don't support such great initiatives

[@laikanbarth]

I wish I could learn this too. I live in rural America does that count? These women are so smart and beautiful. I was so proud of the lady who went back to Jordan and stuck up for herself and accomplished her goals. Just because you’re not educated in a school does not mean you are dumb. You can be ignorant to things you’ve next experienced but ignorant does not mean dumb. She knows how to survive in the desert where a lot of other people may not. She’s just educated in a different way. Just like I know how to hunt and skin a deer and how to fish. How many educated people in the city would know how to do that? I really love to learn though and reading is my passion. I just wish I had the money and opportunity. Btw, poor doesn’t mean dumb either. So proud of these women 👏 👏 👏

[@ilpensatoresilenzioso4517]

just for the record, the talk is in one direction and the translation is on another.

[@CinemaaiNews]

wow you people are tremendous...lots of love for you

[@AmedmackieTV]

Amazing documentary

[@filippoozinocaligaris8453]

wonderfull documentary ! what is the name of the song that starts at 8' 00'' ? thanks ! I can't stop listening

[@amitkumar7619]

NO SONG THAT IS INDIAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENT CALL AS SITAR

[@filippoozinocaligaris8453]

a kkarewdf what I have to do to find that ?

[@amitkumar7619]

SORRY MY MISTAKE BUT SONG WAS JUST BEFORE 8.00 . AND I DONT KNOW

[@amitkumar7619]

MAY BE U R TAKING ABOUT THAT SONG THAT WAS SING BY A MAN WHICH IS SITTING IN CAR ABOUT JUST BEFORE 8.. THAT IS A JORDAN SONG . AND I DON'T KNOW JORDAN LANGUAGE

[@NETWORTH.]

Rafea is a f'in Boss

[@Freedomfromsin1888]

Any recent updates on Rafea or the other ladies in the film?

[@sirenamber]

I would like to know if Rafea has managed to start a school and educate other women in her village? I would love to know what has happened. We are so blessed to have the education and the wealth we do here in the west.

[@malteaseterrier]

I think this is a great documentary.

[@edwinpillay5417]

These Ladies are Saints.

[@gabrielstravels]

I wish Rafea the best for her future.

[@learntocrochet1]

I would like to know what is happening with Rafea, her family and neighbors currently. Is there an update?

[@kanjinkattu]

Interesting..

[@ColdBoi]

If you've met them you should ask them to setup a donations site for their project. I'm sure there are thousands that would support them.

[@janea777]

But the aim wasn't simply to give those people anything to change their situation (pure giving wouldn't change much actually) but to help them make the change by themselves. If you give them solar installation they won't value it. These attempts had never been successfull. For example in Africa, when some volunteers built a school or watersystem for locals, the locals didn't care enough and let it ruined. When they were only supported to build it by themselves, they valued it much more.

[@danigirl22]

I wonder if anyone has any updates on this?

[@CerebralEcstasy1]

Yes they are. Inspirational, not only do they not know anything about what they're learning there's language, cultural and so much more for them to go through.

[@lindabroussard7305]

Je vous remercie pour partager cet film inspirant. C'est une histoire aussi incroyable, tellement surprenant. Au début du film en tant que les femmes dansent ensemble, elles me donnent un grand sourire. Je les trouve magnifiques, les tous. Wow. Edité pour ajouter: Nesui Asui, oh la la, l'âme de cette femme vaut plus de l’or, plus de la richesse d'un roi. Mais le mari de la magnifique Rafea? Quel gros couillon. Un homme sans valeur.

[@khouloudrouini2524]

Bravo danya bon travallie bb