Actor and philanthropist Salma Hayek showcased the documentary Humaira: The Game Changer, which chronicles the life of a Pakistani education advocate Humaira Bachal, at theWomen’s Forum Global Meeting in Deauville, France.
The conference, which was attended by several female leaders in the fields of business, science, education and human rights, supported the mission to strengthen “women influence throughout the globe”.
Salma Hayek founded the ‘Chime for Change’ charity organisation with singer Beyonce and Frida Giannini, the creative director of Gucci, a year, ago.The charity organisation has launched the film to prmote women’s rights.
The documentary, Humaira: The Game Changer, follows Pakistani education advocate Humaira Bachal as she fulfils her dream of creating a ‘Dream Model Street School’ in the slums of Karachi, Pakistan, where education for girls is considered a taboo.
“The Dream School has changed the lives of hundreds of children. Every girl deserves to go to school, regardless of where she was born,” said Madonna, who appeared onstage with Humaira at the Sound of Change Live concert last year.
The 18-room Dream Model Street School was completed in summer 2014, and includes a playground, library and computer lab. The school enables nearly 1,000 local girls and boys to pursue education, and provides job opportunities for local