On International Women’s Day HP Invites Girls Everywhere to Reinvent Their Stories
March 08 2018 - 7:00AM
News highlights:
At a moment when the world is acknowledging the power of women’s
voices, HP is inviting girls to reinvent their stories and reach
for their dreams. In celebration of International Women’s Day, HP
is releasing “Paro,” a short film shot in Kolkata, India that
follows a girl’s journey as she discovers her passion for
storytelling. Alongside the film, HP is introducing a range of
social impact programs, rooted in the belief that technology can be
a democratizing force in telling and sharing stories that matter.
“At HP we are celebrating the women who drive us forward and
empowering the next generation of female leaders,” said Dion
Weisler, President and CEO, HP Inc. “Together we must take action
and propel the industry forward through diversity and inclusion.
This is more than a week to celebrate women, it’s an ongoing
movement.”
Stories have the power to change the world
The greatest stories are an expression of our collective dreams.
They unite, uplift and connect us. “Paro” is one of those stories.
In it, a young girl experiences the triumph of sharing her story
with others through an untraditional and unexpected path. Produced
by HP Studios, the film was created to inspire schoolchildren to
celebrate their differences and show how technology can reinvent
and make life better.
“Paro was created to spark discussion about dreaming big and
chasing your passions, no matter your background or where you are
in the world,” said Antonio Lucio, Chief Marketing and
Communications Officer, HP Inc. “We believe powerful stories – told
vividly and authentically – can change minds and spark action.
International Women’s Day is a perfect reminder to always inspire
action and stories are a perfect vehicle to touch hearts.”
To encourage the creation of more stories like “Paro,” HP is
partnering with Girl Rising on a seven-month story-driven challenge
designed to elevate voices of people around the world advocating
for equality. The challenge will run from April through June 2018,
with winners announced on International Day of the Girl Child on
October 11. Winners will receive micro-grants, HP
products and services and access to mentors to help them on their
journey.
The essence of the challenge is to share a personal story using
technology – whether that is a pen and paper, a photograph, a video
or audio recording. “Everything starts with a story and these
community-driven projects serve as a catalyst for impact and
long-term social change,” said Christina Lowery, CEO of Girl
Rising. “Our partnership with HP will help us elevate more voices
and advance equality throughout the world. We look forward to
uncovering powerful stories and meeting the inspiration behind
them.”
Story submissions will begin on April 2 on Girl Rising with
details on the process and submission requirements.
Nurturing the next generation of advocates
Producing and distributing “Paro” is just one of the ways HP is
committed to driving meaningful conversations and social change. HP
is also launching “Stories of Advocacy,” a partnership with Women
Deliver and its Young Leaders program leading up to the 2019 Women
Deliver conference. Through this partnership, HP will provide
support and technology to drive the young leaders’ advocacy
platforms forward.
“While we work for progress today, it’s crucial to look ahead to
the leaders of tomorrow,” said Lori Adelman, Director of Youth
Engagement, Women Deliver. “HP will equip our young leaders with
the tools and resources necessary to launch their platforms and
spread change beyond their communities.”
Inspiring diverse youth to explore
technology
Disney and HP co-sponsored the “Warriors Who Code Challenge,” an
all-day coding platform with Black Girls Code to celebrate the
premiere of the film A Wrinkle in Time. HP convened leading female
voices in tech and filmmaking to inspire future engineers,
scientists, technologists and artists. HP is also teaming with NFL
retiree Wade Davis, Gabrielle Union, the Ms. Foundation and Amy
Poehler’s Smart Girls for special screenings of the film during
International Women’s Week in New York City.
To learn more about HP’s International Women’s Week celebration,
please visit: www.hp.com/FollowYourDreams
About HP
HP Inc. creates technology that makes life better for everyone,
everywhere. Through our portfolio of printers, PCs, mobile
devices, solutions and services, we engineer experiences that
amaze. More info about HP is available at http://www.hp.com.
Contact:Tom SuiterHP Corporate Affairs tom.suiter@hp.com
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