DAGA.

A woman’s fight to empower girls in her village

About the Film:
Daga Baldé, a Senegalese community leader denied education as a child, partners with the organization Tostan to ensure girls in her village can stay in school and claim the opportunities she was once denied.

Directed by Fama Ndiaye

Why Watch?

🎓 Education Equality: A grassroots fight for girls’ right to learn
🌍 Legacy of Advocacy: One woman’s lifelong mission to break cycles of exclusion
🎬 Festival Official Selection: Featured in the 2025 Women’s Rights Film Festival

When, Where & Save

🗓️ Festival Dates: March 26 – April 25, 2025
📍 Location: Global Online Event
🎟️ Early-Bird Passes Now 30% Off! (Ends March 12, 2025)

DAGA - A Woman's Fight to Empower Girls In Her Village

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