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GroundSpark, formerly Women’s Educational Media is a highly acclaimed
progressive social issue documentary film
production nonprofit organization and a leader in
the field of anti-bias, diversity education. GroundSpark's
primary current focus is its The Respect For All Project, a
very successful organizing campaign to address
issues of prejudice among young people and the
adults who guide their development. Through the
distribution of award-winning films, accompanying
curricula, and a training program aimed at
educators, youth service providers and parents, the
project strives to create safe schools and
communities by opening up dialogue about
diversity and discrimination. The project has been a
national pioneer advocating for the inclusion of
age-appropriate curricula that addresses anti-gay
bias. WEM has been highly successful in forging
collaborations with local, regional and national
organizations to work on campaigns related to the
issues in its films.