Stories of nine girls from developing countries show them overcoming great obstacles to obtain an education, and empower themselves and others like them.

Madonna Adib | 2019

United Kingdom | 10 min | 12+ years | Arabic with English subtitles |

Screened as part of TOAFF20

Our bodies store memories. The body does not forget. A childhood in Damascus, OCD, the revolution, falling in love with a woman. My body remembers, it keeps the trauma. And after all the losses, I had to start listening to my body.

This film is part of the ‘Women in Motion’ programme.

Rosa Rogers | 2014

France, Morocco, United Kingdom | 69 min | 12+ years | Arabic with English subtitles |

Screened as part of TOAFF15

A new generation of Morocco studying to be Muslim leaders–the Morchidat, or spiritual leaders–campaign against early marriage and encourage women’s education.

ActionAid is a leading international charity working in over 45 countries, working with the poorest women and children in the world, changing their lives for good.

EUSA are here to represent students at the University of Edinburgh. Their views, their voice, their University experience. We also provide support through student services, volunteering opportunities and trained advisers.

Africa in Motion (AiM) is an annual African film festival taking place in Scotland, consisting of film screenings and complementary events. Now in its fourteenth year, AiM brings the best of African cinema to Scotland—making it possible for Scottish audiences to engage with African stories and industry professionals from the continent.