“Because of my mentor, I believe I can become a great leader in my community.”
Feminist mentors are essential to safeguarding girls’ rights to be educated, respected, and heard, particularly as the societal effects of COVID-19 continue to disproportionately oppress girls.
Feminist mentorship is based on the recognition of girls’ rights and agency over their own lives. Feminist mentors allow space for girls to make their own decisions while providing them with all the necessary information and support they need to find their way.
During the pandemic, She’s the First and our partner coalition ensured mentors could still reach more than 8,000 girls in East and West Africa, South Asia, and Latin America.
As girls navigate accelerated school terms, mental health concerns, and the digital divide, there are still challenges ahead. With access to a supportive and knowledgeable mentor, these obstacles are surmountable.
Our vision is a world where all girls can choose their own future.
Meet some of the women making it happen:
The stars of the video are Selina, a mentor, and students Gela and Miram, from our Guatemalan partner MAIA.
The three mentors pictured above are Jesca, Anna, and Zainab, from our Tanzanian partner GLAMI.