This video, created by Institute for Women’s Empowerment, tells the story of the struggles of Najma Milla and her husband Nurul to establish an Islamic boarding school (pesantren) which is at the same time a public school, rather than being solely based on religion. This model of boarding-cum-public school did not previously exist in Wringin Sukowono Village (Jember District, East Java).

Najma Milla is an alumna of RAHIMA in Indonesia, and is featured in this film as a truly innovative and successful feminist leader in her community.