HERizon Fest: A Virtual Conference By Girls, For Girls
Girls should be able to see themselves as leaders in any role.
To be leaders, girls need confidence, support, and the right tools. But many girls around the world face unfair treatment when they try to lead. This means fewer girls are in important roles in government and their communities.
HERizon Fest was a girl-led conference held in April 2025 that empowered girls and young women to step into leadership roles and gain confidence. The sessions break stereotypes and show that girls belong in the rooms where decisions are made. You can still view the recordings from the sessions below!
Lead boldly, dream endlessly.
About
HERizon Fest was a virtual leadership conference produced by a team of girls, for girls. These grassroots leaders are participants in She’s the First’s Girl Activist Fellowship program, through which they’ve spent the past 18 months learning how to imagine, plan, and execute an activism campaign. The girls on this organizing committee are 15-22 years old and come from Cameroon, Haiti, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, the Philippines, Sweden and the United States.
Recordings
Build Your Confidence
Actress Malia Baker and She's the First's Co-CEO Kate Kiama feature in this panel discussion on building your confidence in the workplace, school, or wherever you're leading!
Leadership in Business
Learn from women business leaders and entrepreneurs.
Gender Bias in the Workplace
Learn how gender bias shows up in the workplace and how you can navigate it!
Leadership in Government
Learn from women working in governance.
Discover Your Leadership Style
Discover your unique leadership style, what is says about you, and how you can work with others effectively no matter what style each of you utilizes as a leader.
Starting a Business
Interested in becoming an entrepreneur? Lauren walks you through the first steps to starting your own business.
Leadership in NGOs
Learn from women leading at community-based and nonprofit organizations.
Lobbying 101
Learn how to advocate for change at a governmental level!