Hoctavia and Ruth are beating the odds. By attending high school, these two exceptional young woman in Uganda are exercising a right that is often taken for granted elsewhere. In many developing countries, however, secondary education is a privilege extended mostly to boys.
Recognizing the critical role education plays in improving the lives of women in developing countries, AED is proud to present the new video Path to Promise: Girls Making the Grade. This moving short film details the incredible stories of Hoctavia and Ruth. It shares their challenges, their accomplishments, and their dreams for the future.