Half the Sky movement
The Half the Sky Movement is inspired by
transmedia project that uses video, websites, games, blogs and other educational tools both to raise awareness of women's issues and also to provide concrete steps to fight these problems and empower women.[2]
Television series
The Half the Sky movement includes a four-hour television series for
gender-based violence
and proposes how greater education and economic empowerment can help.
Games
Games to accompany the movement are being created by Games for Change.[5]
Mobile Games
With support from
USAID
, Games for Change is testing and deploying three mobile games aimed at communities in India and East Africa. Audiences in these countries will be able to explore games such as 9 Minutes (on healthy birthing practices), Worm Attack! (de-worming awareness) and Family Values (highlighting the value of girls in families).
Facebook game
The Facebook game was released March 4, 2013 and is aimed at increasing awareness and funds for women around the world. Players can explore stories and quests based on the real experiences of women and girls. The game was developed by Frima Studios and executive produced by Games for Change.[6]
References
- ^ "Nicholas Kristof's 'Half The Sky' Trailer Highlights Plight Of Women Worldwide (VIDEO)". 15 May 2012. Retrieved 9 August 2018 – via Huff Post.
- ^ "Movement." Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide. Accessed December 31, 2014.
- ^ "Half the Sky - Independent Lens". www.pbs.org. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ^ "Half the Sky mobile games update May 2011 - Games For Change". www.gamesforchange.org. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ Games for Change. Accessed December 31, 2014. Half the Sky Movement: The Game.
External links
- Official website
- Half the Sky on PBS