Fatima, 15, wants to be a scientist and it worries her that there are “so few female role models in the world of science.”
"I want my name to live forever through the research and experiments that I do," says Fatima, in a 54-second-long video produced by Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy (SOC) Films for the Chime for Change (CFC) campaign aimed at strengthening voices speaking out to promote the cause for promoting justice, health and education for girls and women the world over.
Produced and shared in relation to the International Day of the Girl, the video brings to light the attention that needs to be paid to girls and women wanting to strive in sciences as well as encouraging the overall participation of women in society.
The slogan for the CFC campaign founded by Gucci says: "Education. Health. Justice. For every girl. Every woman. Everywhere. Because none of us can move forward if half of us are held back."
The campaign is looking at innovative methods to raise awareness and funds and so far, CFC has raised money through a string of short documentary films, world-wide concert events and by spreading the stories of girls and women around the globe who are hungry for change.
To date, CFC has funded more than 390 projects in 86 countries and is helping girls like Fatima to realise their dreams.
