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Launching today, ahead of the International Day of the Girl on October 11, Disney’s #DreamBigPrincess global video series features trailblazing women across technology, entertainment, medicine, law, sports, arts, science, fashion and politics—from Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and entrepreneur Jo Malone CBE to Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts and Golden Globe® Award-winning actress Emily Blunt. The impressive roster of subjects includes a Canadian member of Parliament, a Chilean astronomer, an award-winning chef and restaurateur from Brazil and the CEO of the leading IT services company in Latin America. These 20 role models shared their stories with 21 aspiring young filmmakers from 13 countries to inspire the next generation to dream big.
“Dreaming big is one of the most important things any of us can do—to keep aiming higher,” says Kathleen Kennedy, President of Lucasfilm, who was interviewed for the series by Maud Webster, age 16, from the UK. “The #DreamBigPrincess series is giving a voice to a group of talented young women, helping them tell stories that kids can learn from, whatever their ambition.”
Beginning today, the video series will be shared across social media to unlock a donation to Girl Up,
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Girl Up Leader, Miriam Farooq, 16, dedicates her time to charities that work to enrich the lives of women and girls across Asia. She started Hong Kong’s first Girl Up club at her school and almost 2 years later, she’s organized fundraisers and advocacy events.
ofAfter being diagnosed with aggressive bone cancer at age 11, Grace Bunke (pictured here) bravely underwent treatment and surgery. Today, she continues to enjoy her favorite activity—running—and dreams of being a future Paralympian.
ofPhotographer Ami Vitale shot powerful portraits of elephant keepers at the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary in Kenya, Africa. “I wanted to focus on young African women who are dreaming big,” said Vitale of her subjects. “They are protecting their communities and the natural world around them. It takes guts, a passion for the environment, and nerves of steel to protect these endangered animals and the people living side by side with them.” Choosing to show the brave females who work in this field, Vitale explains, “These women are working in difficult environments and defying stereotypes. They are real life warriors, protecting these animals from poachers. I want to inspire all women to follow their own path and not just the one society dictates to us.”
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