The girl effect

[@yanan9059]

why is my teacher making me watch this

[@skier4life130]

These videos have inspired me more than anything. I have showed this too many of my friends and family members. Thank you so much for making these videos.

[@ErinBlaskie]

One of the things that I am driven to do is to create a foundation to empower young women to become entrepreneurial like I have. This video brought me to tears because it so clearly matches my future vision. Thank you for creating it and putting it into the most simplistic terms - with only words. Extremely powerful. I'll be passing this message around to as many people as I can.

[@jimthompson939]

I am happy the comment section is still open for this. I watched the the Girl Effect video which came later and the comment section was closed down. Bummed me out cos' I know why it was closed down.

[@TabaquiJackal906]

Oh, excellent. Made me cry a bit, too. So many women - girls - could do so much if only they weren't being beaten down by poverty and society. This program is an excellent and intelligent first step.

[@johnycannuk]

All of this done with voluntary contributions, free markets and no government interference. Brilliant! All problems should be tackled this way.

[@NikolausWalch]

what program/tool was used to make this? Many thanks!

[@MrCherryGhost]

Seems like a brilliant idea! Hope it is equally as brilliant in practice...

[@jonathanfallon]

It's a little more complicated than this, but education is surely one of the first steps. Well done

[@ambravernuccio]

I totally agree with you. I do not understand why there are so many negative comments on this video. Education and empowerment is the key and even if only one girl can succeed. it's a great achievement! if 100 of them do, they can start to change the world.

[@surina.]

every time my hair stands on end when I see this. Very powerful video!

[@girleffect]

@TeKoha We completely agree... and so do the other several million who have shared and broadcast the video all over the world. Thanks for your support!

[@PeppermintBiscuit]

This video is fantastic. I saw it for the first time in my Graphic Design class when my teacher was explaining the power and unharnessed potential of typography. I am inspired. The designer of this video deserves a huge HUZZAH, and the content has really impacted me. (It gave me goosebumps!) The video was informal enough to feel genuine, but formal enough to demand action. It also didn't attempt to tear out hearts and squeeze out sympathy, but instead sent an honest message of hope. Thanks.

[@winchestboyzarehot]

if there's a video that's worth going viral on the net, it's this one =) go you, whoever created this! GIRL POWER!

[@girleffect]

@ieva901 Shoot us an email at info @ girleffect . org - let's chat! Our website - girleffect . org is a great place to start for ideas, too!

[@travelingduck5]

wow that sounds really cool, how well does it work in practice?

[@ParallaxDev]

A) inconvenient truth B) Nike wants more consumers. Why would they want less?

[@stevekwan9]

anyone know what program they used to make this video?

[@cathiejoyYoungart]

This made me cry.

[@niamhoconnor3798]

I have some GCSE work to do; anyone know what program could be used to make videos like this please? :)

[@KenKD]

What did u use to make the vid

[@mollym44]

these negative comments upset me this is a non profit that is trying to make the world a better place

[@DancerBabe318]

This video was shown at my college freshman orientation because we're reading Half the Sky. It's really opened my eyes to a lot of the things going on around the world and how bad things really are. This video isn't showing pure feminism, it's a step toward equality.

[@rebeccak4343]

WHAT PROGRAM IS USED TO CREATE THIS VIDEO?? ANYONE PLEASE LET ME KNOW

[@canadiantrooper3]

Wow that music, combined with the msg is immensel powerful! Does anyone know who it's by or what song this is??

[@fabberz]

i love the way the message is conveyed; the video is so powerful. how do you make a video like that? what programs can be used to do so??

[@dancesxinxrainx0]

i love what this organization is doing, it's really beautiful and inspiring. on the other hand, i don't know if supplying cows to generate a profit is the best answer, since raising cows isn't the best thing for the environment considering all of the energy it takes.

[@cassiet04]

How was this video made??? keynote?

[@dogfight156]

i almost cried when i saw this. it's beautiful.

[@lukasschlums8242]

whats the program used for this??????????

[@kietara101]

I agree 100% with hughesDV. I agree with this video and I am proud to say that I am a female business owner. ALL girls are important. we all need a chance..

[@canadiantrooper3]

@juls178kgal she did an amazing job! do you know what song she used? i was trying to find out. i love how it keeps building up :) it's absolutely beautiful!

[@DrCOMPUT3R]

amazing, it got me emotional ! many girls in the developing countries are taking part in business , they want to contribute to their societies... I like the concept , and I hope The Girl Effect will change the way some ppl think !

[@18bittersweet]

What program was used to create this video?

[@waitwhatwasthat]

Most likely this was done in Adobe After Effects. The other Girl Effect video with the actual girl character was done in a program like Maya/Cinema 4D/Blender(free). You can tell because she is not just a 2d shape, but she has some volume as she spins.

[@jess_june]

I love this video and the other girl effect video!

[@footballstud019]

does anyone know what the title of the piano piece is in the video? that would really make my day!

[@kamalmm]

There's perfect sense in it. It's well thought & practicable.

[@girleffect]

@HonestGirlScouts The best part about the Girl Effect movement is that it's not 1, large movement... it's hundreds of thousands of small movements started by girl champs like you. It's not about us picking one girl to give a cow - it's about millions of girls connecting with their counterparts overseas and helping gain access to education, assets, economic voice & more. The ripple of this affects everyone - not just girls. We don't want anyone's $; we just want everyone to direct $ to girls.

[@sweetiepieflybc]

what's is the piano piece for this video? don't worry guys, i'm not ignoring the message of this video.

[@momowithamic]

@syneobeat: I, as an American girl, would think so. However, after meeting many people (girls, women, men, children) from other countries you or I may never want to live in, I realize many people want to stay in their homeland or return to it after an education/business. Given the premise of each girl growing up to contribute to the society, making it better, less people would want to leave, least of all the educated who want to make a difference for their families-many of whom can't leave

[@casimillsie914]

How did you make this video? I am really curious. very effective presentation! Well done

[@slathlin]

What songs are being played?

[@citrusarcher]

smallchange, I have and it's such an amazing book! There is a desperate need for more individuals tackling conflict and poverty in the way Mortenson does. Seeing this video reminds me of Jahan towards the end, when she walks up to him right in the middle of the village meeting and asks for the money to go to college. Talk about inspiring :) The girl effect is no lie. By utilizing all individuals in a society, but giving EACH member a chance, we make it more effective+healthy+prosperous

[@israelmartinez4113]

bruh, everyone is just arguing whether or not the video is sexist or whatever. WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE SONG???

[@AmysGotAPillow]

I just watched this video and I'm in tears, as an 18 year old female from a middle class western background the most I was worried about at 12 was fancying boys and playing kiss chase, I can't even begin to comprehend what these women have to go through just to survive.

[@sickfeet]

i love this video. It has so much to say to the open mind, All you have to do is try to change the small things that are within our reach.

[@starjane19]

how do you make these videos?

[@Da_Big_G]

The early part about wars reminded me of something said by Sally Field about how if mothers ruled the world, there would be no more wars (including say the Falklands War, when Mrs. Thatcher was UK prime minister and the Yom Kipper War, where Golda Meir was the prime minister of Israel).

[@lunaforever17]

This video was very moving to me. I praise the women of the world who want to better themselves with an education to create a life for themselves. Oprah's show was deeply moving to me as well, and I was glad that she did that show today. I am a 19 year old college female, and I'm proud to be studying for what I am. I can't depend on someone else to make my earnings for me, that's all me. Even if it changes nothing, it'll change the life of a single person, and in that, there is meaning.

[@bibbyni]

It doesn't take much to change the world, but what a difference it could make. Grass roots work has the potential for real change.

[@fedex327]

how did u make the vid?

[@karukama1964]

So is your message that try and make a difference by standing up and speaking for people who don't have a voice. Many people might oppose you but you stand up for the right thing even if you are standing alone. finally after trying so hard some one who can make your goal into practice hears your voice. I am a girl who goes to high school. I can help other people in poverty by convincing them on this comment. PLEASE SPEAK UP FOR WHAT IS RIGHT MAKE THE GIRL EFFECT A REALITY!!!

[@cheritachen7]

does anybody know what music this video is set to ?

[@ashlynm7986]

If you don't like this effect or the video itself then just leave the page, don't leave a rude comment. Try walking in the shoes of one these girls and tell me how happy your life is then.

[@vilyaarda]

the statement makes perfect sense. An educate girl will also educate her children both boys and girl. Education will help them raise out of poverty . Also in this countries girls are the one who spend most of the time with kids home. Her luck of education will mean also lack of education for her kids. Her lack of access to an income means also lack of respect from her family who just see her as another mouth to feed. Luck of access to money means early marriage, many children etc

[@Naoloves2sing]

this one is amazing!! i get so moved by it!

[@LiberalTom]

Is there any way to get the music from this? It's really beautiful...wait I know how, nevermind. Anyway, interesting idea. It would probably work, if not for the fact that most people aren't willing to give anything to anyone.

[@aussiesmiles123]

you dont realise how much of this is true, until you see it first hand

[@mrsnoofa]

Where exactly are we getting all these cows?

[@blastcore64]

I really like this video and the message it sends. I just really hope it can be done because it would truly be an amazing thing.

[@greekus88]

I wish it was this simple but educating women in developing countries is not going to solve the problem here. There are many other economic/sexist/racist/classist systems at work and simply giving poor women a better education is not going to fix these problems. If it did, developed nations would not still be plagued with them.

[@mroriginal44]

Best do nothing then

[@girleffect]

@bethwall Hi, there - The Girl Effect is not associated or related in any way to the Catholic church, nor are we aware of "Agenda 21" or supportive of killing children. Quite the opposite. The Girl Effect is a movement that's all about empowering adolescent girls - you see, they are uniquely positioned to end poverty for themselves & their families. I encourage you to check out the several hundred reports in the More Resources section of our website: girleffect . org / learn / more-resources.

[@israelmartinez4113]

girleffect,what song did you use for the video?

[@Rimachan86]

My aunt has an organization called the circle of Sisterhood wich is just like this ad my school has raised 150 dollars wich helps 3 girls.

[@crowatheart]

Watched this today in class and was really moved by it. Does anyone know what song is being played?

[@twinkiecat]

I saw this video at a conference and could not stop thinking about it, which I suppose was the point. As a women and gender studies major, a woman and a citizen of the world I found it very inspirational. If more charities had ads as personal and effective as this, I think they would get a lot more donations.

[@girleffect]

@HonestGirlScouts Actually, our GlobalGiving page is just a fundraising tool for people who want to donate to projects on the ground. None of the $ donated goes to the Girl Effect movement - it is distributed among girl-focused projects on the ground. Those include Save the Children’s school fund for girls in Bangladesh, BRAC’s safe spaces & savings programs in Tanzania, the UN Foundation’s Berhane Hewan project, The Adolescent Girls’ Legal Defense Fund, and Fundacion Paraguaya.

[@heywhatupwitchu]

an automatic favorite. i love this vid. so passionate, but it doesn't even use images!

[@hijazaland]

My point in highlighting my Arabic roots too was to emphasize that I come from the most patriarchal societies too. Unfortunately whenever societal ill's are being talked about there is always a move to note them in cultures far removed from western society as traditionally it has been made to appear more forward mocing and "civilized" than the rest of the world so I understand your sentiment. But I think that the reality of the situation is that if you are a woman in many African societies...

[@DanielGoodman]

seriously, no one can figure out what song this is?

[@Yayoj81]

I used to do volunteer work for Heifer International that did exactly that, which explains the name.

[@veronicamaebaguio2982]

Is it possible to use the music from this?

[@drpeppersness]

wow this incredible. its amazing to know that if you change one girl's life it is a domino effect that helps the whole world. If anyone is reading this who is a creator, what program do you use to make this? thank you for your message

[@lollums1222]

Everytime I watch this I get all goosebumpy. It makes me feel happy :)

[@crofty1984]

Also, we had a female prime minister in Britain. The whole of our industry in the north was left devastated and 750'000 were left out of work.

[@orangelinna]

congratulations!! you're a smart person.. love the concept, love the presentation method, music, visuals, EVERYTHING!! :D

[@jfigueroa95]

this made me cry...its so good!

[@iampsalmbody]

I believe there is a "boy effect" video and agree with the fact that a healthy "people effect" could do society well. Girls and women, though large in number, have long been reduced in influence. Despite some of the stigma of its corporate affiliations, the heart of this initiative is in the right place. P(e)ace

[@Minskiies]

thinking of doing a flash mob freeze at my school about the girl effect with this song.. anyone know where i can find it?

[@pruthirahul]

so agree. rightly said that, educating a girl, is like educating a whole family. multiply that my the so many times-->somewhere its gonna make a possitive indirect affect to us!

[@telchacsusan]

Is there a version in Spanish?

[@linfr21]

im not discussing background. i merely state that it is not useful to debate one party continues to believe by stereotypes, blanket statements, and linear definitions. my original post was stating that i agree. the whole world, MEN AND WOMEN need to alleviate unequal situations for the proliferation of society

[@devin221983]

What song / soundtrack is that?

[@israelmartinez4113]

What is the name of the song or music?

[@girleffect]

@jansenhoganmusic Not at all. The Girl Effect exists to help everyone. And everyone includes boys. Indeed, better lives for girls mean better lives for everyone, including their brothers, fathers, future husbands and future sons. When you improve a girl’s life through education, health and opportunity, these changes have a positive ripple effect. As an educated mother, an active citizen and a prepared employee, she is the most influential force in her community to break the cycle of poverty.

[@SmileyFaces114]

Does anyone know the song?

[@CamperWen]

Anywhere I can get the BGM? It helped this video resonate with my soul for some reason.

[@copudo2007]

Cool video it makes more sense especially if you come from a developing country and face some of the above mentioned realities

[@girleffect]

@dominicwalli But the Girl Effect isn't just about girls - it's about boys too! Indeed, better lives for girls mean better lives for everyone in their communities, including their brothers, fathers, future husbands and future sons. When you improve a girl’s life through education, health and opportunity, these changes have a positive ripple effect. As an educated mother, an active citizen and a prepared employee, she is the most influential force in her community to break the cycle of poverty.

[@angelajoanfinn]

what is this song?

[@keyholeGX]

anyone know the song?

[@iridescentblue7521]

@badmoviecridict101 They're not being sexist, they're addressing the known disparity in girls'/women's opportunities and access to education in the developing word, when compared to those of men.

[@girleffect]

@Blergh0 @snoopybooty18 Absolutely! The thing about the Girl Effect is that it's not just about girls - it's about boys too. Indeed, better lives for girls mean better lives for everyone, including their brothers, fathers, future husbands and future sons. When you improve a girl’s life through education, health & opportunity, these changes have a positive ripple effect - as an educated mother & productive citizen, she is the most influential force in her community to break the cycle of poverty.

[@girleffect]

@cassiet04 Hi Cassie! The video was actually a project of several collaborators - created by the Nike Foundation, the video was produced by Wieden + Kennedy Portland and directed by Man vs. Magnet, in association with the production company Curious Pictures. The music was done by Elias Arts. I'm glad you liked the work and hope you'll help us spread the word.

[@PatrickBons]

what song is this?

[@AdrianC12345]

What's the music to this????

[@TabaquiJackal906]

They're really talking about micro-loans, which are flourishing all over, and being very successful. Something to 'google' and learn about, as micro-loans are being paid off quite easily and the good they do is amazing.

[@philosiraptor]

@irianthul it already is that way for most guys. They don't get told by the villages that they live in that having a baby is the only useful thing they can do. And in these places around the world where hiv is such a huge problem, they typically aren't being backed into a corner where selling their bodies is the only way that they can scrape together enough money to support the families that they were basically forced to have. And, women in these places are the ones taking care of their kids.

[@yentalin12345]

@tansen2 The point is that if the girl goes to school and gets an education, she will be less likely to make any decisions that could lead to her contracting aids. She would then be able to educate other girls on the topic and they would be safer to. Also, this video isn't saying that men can't change things. It is simply saying that woman can too.

[@MabinogiLya]

this is a truely amazing concept. it makes me feel good, knowing that one of my christmas presents, was sending ducks and chickens to afircan families. we didn't have enough money for a cow, but it still works. ^^

[@bethhaines6340]

You dont just change history,you change the course of a girls future