Activism Programs, Advocacy, Girl Activist Fellowship, Girls' Voices
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Girl Activist Fellows Talk Sex Ed Misinformation

We spoke with two of our Girl Activist Fellows about sex education, the spread of misinformation in their communities, and what changes they want to see. Sydney, 17, who lives in a conservative rural town in Massachusetts, U.S., pointed out that abstinence-only programs cause harm. Faith Boke, 21, from Kuria, Kenya, shared how her community faces shame and misinformation about menstruation and reproductive health. They talked about the need for thorough and inclusive sex education to clear up myths and reduce the stigma around reproductive health. 

Girl Activist Fellows Talk Sex Ed Misinformation
Advocacy
She's the First
Why Day of the Girl matters (I’ve seen them all)

Our Co-Founder and CEO, Tammy Tibbetts, reflects on the past 12 years since the first International Day of the Girl.

Why Day of the Girl matters (I’ve seen them all)
Advocacy
She's the First
Girls—and Malala!—Demonstrate to Let World ...

On September 21, 2024, in New York City, more than 50 young women from around the world—including the youngest Nobel Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai and representatives from four She’s the First programs!—gathered to take United Nations member states to task for failing to prioritize girls and young women in the planning and content of the Summit of the Future.

Girls—and Malala!—Demonstrate to Let World Leaders Know What Girls Want!
Girls' Voices, Partner Coalition
She's the First
"Education is our weapon to confront society."

The latest edition of The Girl Gazette is here! This edition highlights an incredible poem about girls’ leadership, a critical essay about a patriarchal community, and body-positive artwork encouraging girls to end period stigma.

"Education is our weapon to confront society."
CBO Training, Events, Girls First Institute, Girls First Summit
She's the First
Girls First Summit 2024 Debuts in Uganda and ...

After months of meticulous preparation, the 8th iteration of the Girls First Summit in Nairobi and the first-ever Summit in Uganda finally arrived! Girls First Summit, hosted by She’s the First,  brings together courageous women who work with underserved girls to strengthen their programs, learn practical ways to build girls' power in their communities, and network.

Girls First Summit 2024 Debuts in Uganda and Shines in Nairobi

Ellas al Frente

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Empowered Woman, Infinite Impact: My Journey with MAIA and She's the First

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Follow the inspiring journey of our Senior Programs Manager, Ceci Arriaza, from her time working with our incredible partner, @MAIA Impact (@MAIA_Impact), to her role today at She’s the First, where she leads Ellas al Frente, our joint three-year program to improve outcomes for girls in the Northern Triangle . Through it all, MAIA has been a steadfast partner at the forefront of empowering Indigenous girls through education and leadership. 


Discover how MAIA's innovative approach and local expertise have transformed lives, celebrated with every chant of "Empowered Woman, Infinite Impact!" The appointment of Indigenous Mayan women Andrea Coche and Lidia Oxí as co-executive leaders showcases the powerful impact of community-led efforts.

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She’s the First, MAIA Host FIRST-Ever Girl-Focused Conference in the Northern Triangle

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She’s the First, MAIA Host FIRST-Ever Girl-Focused Conference in the Northern Triangle

Ellas al Frente, a joint venture by She's the First and MAIA, hosted a transformative conference aimed at equipping grassroots leaders and girls with essential skills to champion girl-centered programs in the Northern Triangle region—the region's first girl-focused summit.

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Our Staff's Top 2022 Moments

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Our Staff's Top 2022 Moments

The fight for girls’ rights is far from over.

But we are so proud of progress made in 2022.

We’re closing out the year with one of our favorite traditions: a round-up of our staff’s favorite memories!