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Mothers of Courage Named Finalist at 2026 UN SDG Action Awards
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Storyboard•12-10-2026, 12:34
Mothers of Courage Named Finalist at 2026 UN SDG Action Awards
- •Mothers of Courage, a documentary highlighting women in Bihar keeping girls in school, is a finalist in the Creativity category of the 2026 UN SDG Action Awards.
- •The awards ceremony will take place in Rome on October 29, 2026.
- •The film is part of Shikshagraha, a national public education movement championed by Infosys co-founder S. D. Shibulal.
- •Directed by Vandana R and produced by Butterfly Effect Media, the documentary follows grassroots efforts like Shiksha Chaupals tackling child marriage and education barriers.
- •The film has previously earned international recognition, including an entry at Cannes Lions 2026 and Best Inspirational Film at the Los Angeles Film Awards 2026.
Key Questions Answered
Mothers of Courage is a documentary that follows mothers and mothers-in-law in Bihar who challenge social norms by advocating for their daughters to remain in school and supporting their daughters-in-law in returning to education.
The awards ceremony for the 2026 Heroes of Tomorrow: United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Action Awards is scheduled to take place in Rome on October 29, 2026.
Shikshagraha is a national movement focused on strengthening public education that is championed by Infosys co-founder and former CEO S. D. Shibulal.
