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Natalie Portman helps in women empowerment through education

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Actress Natalie Portman want to empower women by motivating them and their families to take education seriously.

The 35-year-old "Black Swan" star is working for the cause in collaboration with "WE," an organization running a moment to empower individuals with the help of education, reported People magazine.

"So I did some research and saw that WE - previously known as Free the Children - was really the most efficient and effective school creator. In 2015, I traveled to Kenya in support of WE's Power of a Girl project and was able to see the ripple effect that a girl's education can have.
 

"WE has young people in developed countries - primarily in North America - raising money to build schools for their peers in developing countries like Kenya, China, and India. It's an amazing way to engage young people," Portman said.

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First Published: Aug 13 2016 | 2:57 PM IST

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