I had the privilege of going to Kenya last year to build the Anne of Green Gables School. While I was there, I kept hearing the same thing: the key to changing a community was to work with the local mothers. As we visited communities in rural Kenya, and saw how families lived, I couldn’t help but agree.

I smile every time I see an ad from the ‘Because I am a Girl’ campaign on the subway. This is the type of campaign I feel Anne Shirley would support. I’m glad these issues are being brought up.

I hope to leave you with a challenge: what can you do to empower women?

Sullivan Entertainment is taking this challenge to heart, and as a result, we’ve started selling Kazuri Beads on ShopatSullivan.com. This jewelry was made by women in Kenya, and these products directly support their livelihood and ability to support their families. To read more about Kazuri Beads, check out our blog on Sullivanmovies.com.