July 12, 2025  --  On this first-ever International Day of Hope, Mona Foundation invites you to join a movement where community screenings spark local conversations—and global transformation.

In a world grappling with uncertainty, hope isn’t just a feeling—it’s a force. And on this International Day of Hope, Mona Foundation is shining a light on the extraordinary power of community-led education through our documentary, Light & Air: Breathing Life into Dreams.

This 30-minute film captures the transformative journey of young women at the Barli Development Institute for Rural Women in India. But it’s more than a story—it’s a call to action. Light & Air shows how education—when it’s rooted in dignity, equity, and community trust—can break cycles of poverty and lift entire villages. Watch the trailer here.

This isn’t just a powerful film about the transformative impact of education, it’s an opportunity to engage our own local communities in conversations on how even the smallest actions can make powerful change.

From Movie Night to Movement

We believe that change begins in community. That’s why we’ve created the Light & Air Screening Kit—a simple, powerful way for educators, donors, families, and changemakers to bring this story to their own circles.

By hosting a screening in your home, school, workplace, or place of worship, you’re not just showing a film. You’re sparking critical conversations about sustainable solutions to poverty, gender inequality, and educational access.

Each kit includes:

• A direct link to the documentary
• Digital invitations to customize and share
• Discussion guides and talking points
• Actionable resources for follow-up and engagement

You don’t need to be an expert. You just need to believe that every child deserves the chance to learn—and that your voice can help make that happen. Request your home screening kit today at monafoundation.org/screening

Why Now?

Because hope is contagious. And the more people see what’s possible through education, the more likely they are to join the movement.

Since its premiere, Light & Air has inspired screenings in living rooms and lecture halls across the U.S. From high school advocates to faith leaders and corporate teams, everyday people are stepping forward as hosts—catalysts for change in their communities.

And every screening brings us closer to our shared goal: providing quality education to 10 million students by 2030.

Illuminate conversations that matter: host a Light & Air screening!

Today, you can do more than watch a film. You can light a path.

👉 Host a home screening and request your film kit at monafoundation.org/screening

Because when we gather to witness stories of resilience and transformation, we don’t just raise awareness—we shape the future.