Join us for a powerful morning screening of Nawi, followed by a discussion with the screenwriter, Milcah Cherotich.
This event supports FOTIS students in nine countries to access secondary education, as well as Loropio Girls High School in Turkana, Kenya, a current Giving Women Project Circle.
About the film
Nawi tells the story of a 13-year-old girl forced into marriage with a much older man in exchange for a herd of goats. Inspired by true events, it is a story of courage and what it costs when a girl refuses the path chosen for her and fights for her education.
Written by Milcah Cherotich after winning a nationwide writing competition in Kenya, Nawi has received major recognition, including an Africa Academy Award, and awards at international festivals such as Raindance (London)and the Pan African Film Festival (Los Angeles). It was also selected as Kenya’s Oscar entry (2025). This screening is an avant-première in Geneva and Switzerland, ahead of its international release in 2026.
Language: Original version (VO) with English subtitles
We look forward to welcoming you for a meaningful film and conversation.
Cannot attend?
You can still support girls’ education by making a donation to FOTIS.
Donate here: https://fotis.ch/donate/
Events Details
Join us for a powerful morning screening of Nawi, followed by a discussion with the screenwriter, Milcah Cherotich.
This event supports FOTIS students in nine countries to access secondary education, as well as Loropio Girls High School in Turkana, Kenya, a current Giving Women Project Circle.
About the film
Nawi tells the story of a 13-year-old girl forced into marriage with a much older man in exchange for a herd of goats. Inspired by true events, it is a story of courage and what it costs when a girl refuses the path chosen for her and fights for her education.
Written by Milcah Cherotich after winning a nationwide writing competition in Kenya, Nawi has received major recognition, including an Africa Academy Award, and awards at international festivals such as Raindance (London)and the Pan African Film Festival (Los Angeles). It was also selected as Kenya’s Oscar entry (2025). This screening is an avant-première in Geneva and Switzerland, ahead of its international release in 2026.
Language: Original version (VO) with English subtitles
We look forward to welcoming you for a meaningful film and conversation.
Cannot attend?
You can still support girls’ education by making a donation to FOTIS.
Donate here: https://fotis.ch/donate/