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Why? While DUNIA is focused on presenting our values, experiences and lessons learned in a positive and educative light across all cultures, there are aspects of these cultures that are not so positive and to which it is impossible to turn a blind eye. This project (Ninah’s Dowry) which was brought to our attention by DUNIA Managing Editor, Innocent Chia addresses the plight of several women around the world who find themselves in abusive and disturbing situations they have no control over.
To be able to effect change in such areas, we believe that it is important to understand why and how these things happen. Nina’s Dowry takes us on such a journey and brings us valuable, first hand information in the form of a movie. Mr Viyouh writes: “Ninah, like Evelyn, was an excellent student forced to abandon her studies to marry a physically abusive man. After bearing three children, Ninah found the abuse unbearable and ran away. Her husband pursued her, demanding that she return his dowry money. When Ninah was unable to raise such a sum, her husband and his two friends beat her and dragged her through the streets. No one came to her aid. Knowing that she was headed back to a life of unending torment and possible death, Ninah devised ways to escape…” These girls are the future of tomorrow, how can we ignore them?
We have done our due diligence and can assure you that this project is valid, trustworthy and viable … and is very much worthy of your esteemed consideration and support. Please help by making a contribution that will go towards the completion of Ninah’s Dowry.
The movie will be ready for release approximately four to six weeks after funds are raised (end of April) as per Producer Mr Victor Viyuoh. All funds will be returned to contributors if the goal of $7,000 by Monday Mar 26, 5:24pm EDT is not met in time frame specified.
These words by Dr Martin Luther King, Jr come to mind: “In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”
Join us in giving back: Back NINAH’S DOWRY on Kickstarter
Thank you for your support,
Team Dunia
