Tapestries of Hope

[dreamsurfer63]

The courts also have a "statute of limitations" on rape by a family member, clergy, etc. Even in the Jewish, Muslim, Hindu & many other faiths, boys are a blessing, girls aren't celebrated & are considered to be "bad luck" when they are born, or even before their birth. Where the he** do these men think they came from anyhow?

WHY aren't girls & women empowered like they are at this center here in the US, and are made to go through photos, rape kits, etc. without their consent?

[dreamsurfer63]

Sadly, as it states in the film, girls & women in the US are again victimized & stigmatized AGAIN by the medical community, law enforcement, etc. here in the US as they are not asked what THEY need or want, nor are they removed from the home, & sadly are usually further victimized by their own families, who often don't believe them when they are able to talk about it.

[dreamsurfer63]

What is sadder is that we don't have centers like this for at risk & survivor girls and women in the US.

Why isn't this film & others like is mandatory in our elementary schools? Even if it were, There is no place for these girls & women go here in the US either.

HUGE hugs to Betty Makone in Zimbabwe, the creator of this center for these girls, and the US survivor & maker of this film, Michealene Cristini Risley.

Betty gives these girls a voice about their rape experience & what.

[Ap9Blue]

God Bless the people that help children like this, its a crime what happens to these innocent children. Why isn't anyone helping them out! and how can we make any contribution? may God keep sending Angels to these girls.

[dramagrl97]

my religion teacher showed this to us and its unbelievable. must see! makes you appreciate what you have

[vanslykemelissa]

just chillin'

[zpeponi]

young boys dont have time to get raped... they are being killed in age of 10 at several wars...

[sunday4576]

Oh wow, this just breaks my heart :(

[windchimex]

BlackTreeMedia! Thank You, you are amazing!

[nanae606]

does anyone know how someone could send gift packages to these girls, i would love to try to at least send a few, maybe for them to share such as personal items, underpants, toys, etc. makes me feel blessed and i live in one of the poorest areas in us, east ky.

[danceswithcrayons]

Hope and Love to all of Zimbabwe's children with dreams ... You are all in my prayers

[saskchic1011]

This makes me feel so blessed to live where I do......

[dreamsurfer63]

@saskchic1011 Do you know how rape victims are treated in your area? Here in the US, girls & women are hardly empowered, and are victimized again & again by the legal system, their own families, and society as a whole & aren't given a voice or others to talk to when they've been raped, especially by a family member. The reasons for rape may be different, & the damage is often worse.

Courts never ask the victim if they are OK with testifying and no support is given with or by other survivors.

[willchamb]

amazing video