Background
In 2004, the DIVO project successfully bought together two groups of girls: socially and economically marginalised young women from an Islamic community in Ghana and students from Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School for Girls in London, UK. The project facilitated a cultural exchange based on gender issues faced by participants in the groups. By creating and responding to each others' films, participants enjoyed a rich experience of reflection and analysis. Dialogues formed through the process have continued to develop beyond the initial life of the pilot project. The pilot phase was funded by the British Council, the British High Commission and the Guardian Newspaper Ltd.
A full evaluative report and 20-min project documentary are available. The project documentary has been recognised by selection in a number of international human rights film festivals and screens regularly on the Community Channel in the UK.
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