She's the First

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Last week, @shesthefirst x @girlrising teams met in Nairobi — a rare chance to connect, reflect, dream-storm, swap books, and shape our culture. Thanks to #GlobalGoodxAmani for co-creating this space. Stronger together!

Naserian: Girls Rising in Narok is a free, 2-year professional development program for women-led organizations in Narok County, serving girls ages 9–22 to reduce child marriage and strengthen their agency. Apply to participate by Dec 12th. #GirlsFirst #GirlRising #Narok

📢 Call for Applications! (Kenya 🇰🇪) Are you a women-led, locally-led CBO in Narok County working to strengthen girls’ agency and reduce child marriage? Apply to Naserian: Girls Rising in Narok by by Dec 12 ➡️ bit.ly/NaserianGirlsR…

@EEYMO207 So true💯 Mentorship strengthens both mentors and the girls they guide

When mentors are mentored, it's like a full-circle moment, It leads to: - Fresh perspectives and new ideas 💡 - Personal growth and self-reflection 🤝 - Renewed energy and motivation 🔥 - Opportunities to refine their mentoring skills. It's a win-win situation! @shesthefirst

What does peace mean to @ShesTheFirst — a proud Civil Society Board Member of @WPHFund? For us, #PeaceIs women and girls leading without fear or limits. 💪🏽🌍 Watch video series here: youtu.be/Revji83cee0 #MyPieceForPeace #PassThePeace

@BigGreenPen @CharityMiles @miles_for_mike Thank you so much for moving for girls with us!

These ⁦@CharityMiles⁩ were for ⁦@shesthefirst⁩ ⁦@miles_for_mike⁩

@goMichaelM We couldn’t agree more! Girls like Janini inspire us every day.

Thank you @shesthefirst We need more powerful uplifting stories like Janini Go Janini

At 2, Janani joined @shantibhavan, a former @shesthefirst partner school. Breaking barriers, she became an engineer—rare in her community. Now 24, she’s a Facilities Engineer at ExxonMobil & a role model for girls like her niece. 💪🌍 #janani" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">shesthefirst.org/15th#janani

“Allow me go to school, let me write my name.” This poem, written and recited by Sukeji Modi—a poet and member of She’s the First’s Girls Advisory Council and Board of Directors—shares what’s at stake when girls are denied an education.

Annie found her voice and used it to spark change in Arizona. She’s currently working with girls from 21 countries on a campaign that will champion for girls’ rights globally ✊🏽🌎 #annie" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">shesthefirst.org/15th#annie #GirlsLeadTheWay #ShesTheFirst #Advocacy #GirlsVoicesMatters

Girls at Leer para Soñar are breaking the silence on GBV in El Salvador. This organization (in #EllasAlFrente) is giving girls the tools they need to create a safer and assured future. #lps" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">shesthefirst.org/15th#lps #GirlsLead #STFImpact #ElSalvador #FeministLeadership

@girlrising We’re so proud of Zainab and Lara showing us that, whether in climate action or education, girls’ voices bring hope and light the way to a better tomorrow.

They swapped stories about family legacies, organizing period drives, lobbying on Capitol Hill, & even their favorite comfort foods. What stood out most? Their shared belief that girls’ voices matter everywhere, from classrooms to climate negotiations. Click on the link to experience their full, riveting chat! bit.ly/3JG4mMi

✨ When young leaders connect, magic happens. We saw this in action when Girl Rising Student Ambassador Zainab Bie from #India & @shesthefirst Chapter Leader Lara Almeida from the #UnitedStates sat down to talk about their journeys in activism, from climate policy to education advocacy, & what fuels their hope. bit.ly/3JG4mMi

@Gufasha_Found We love seeing the What Would You Do? game in action! 🌟 Thrilled that it’s helping girls at Gufasha Girls Leadership Academy build confidence, think critically, and speak boldly. Thank you for sharing this impact!

What would you do?🤩 This is more than a game,it is a confidence builder,a tool that’s empowering girls in the Gufasha Girls Leadership Academy to think critically,speak boldly,and make powerful and healthy choices for their lives. Thank you @shesthefirst for this tool #GGLA2025

@HVMFoundationKE @kate_kiama @HVMFoundationKE We’re so glad the girls left empowered with tools, knowledge, and confidence to thrive💪

2) Girls walked away with new knowledge &tools to support their journey. When girls understand their bodies, build self-esteem &care for their mental wellbeing, they are better equipped to thrive in school & beyond. Our heartfelt gratitude to @kate_kiama & @shesthefirst at large.

1) Today, we conducted a mentorship session at Valley Bridge Primary School. The session entailed creating a safe space for the girls to learn, share & grow together. We covered topics like myth-busting around menstruation, building confidence &learning affirmations. #GirlPower

@WezeshaGirls 💯 @WezeshaGirls We’re so glad that you were part of this session!

Today with @shesthefirst, we explored how to truly center girls in our work—by asking, listening, and co-creating with them. Programs built on girls’ voices aren’t just inclusive, they spark lasting change. #Shesthefirst

In Arizona, 17-year-old Siyaa Poddar and her She’s the First chapter chose resilience over silence. Their March With Women Fun Run united 80+ students and groups, showing how one idea can spark a movement. Read more: bit.ly/STFChaptersBol… #WomensRights #YouthVoices #GirlsLead

Tandeep found her voice at her first @shesthefirst chapter meeting. That spark led her to the U.S Senate, where she now ensures that girls' voices are heard at the highest level of power: #tandeep" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">shesthefirst.org/15th#tandeep

At our March STF Chapter meet-up, girls from Texas shared real stuff: - Burnout - Dehumanization from male peers - Mental Health struggles They left feeling empowered to speak up about their rights. We are so proud of each of them! shesthefirst.org/news-blog-roll…

Girls in Aliza’s community were expected to stay quiet. But she chose a different path. With support from She’s the First & our graduated partner BlinkNow, she's in medical school, on a path to becoming a gynecologist. Listen to Aliza’s powerful poem: loom.ly/NKRUqik

From being told she was “nothing” to graduating uni, playing for Nepal’s national soccer team & founding Himshaakti Foundation—Sirjana proves what’s possible when girls are supported to thrive. ✨ 🔗 shesthefirst.org/news-blog-roll… #ShesTheFirst #GirlsEducation #EqualityThroughSport