The Ashesi chapter understands the power of being the first and what it means to advocate for girls globally: We aren’t just young leaders who continue to challenge the status quo on issues like gender, education, business, leadership and many more… Trailblazers seems more apt in describing ourselves.”
Girls' Voices, Partner Coalition
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.
CBO Training, Events, Girls First Institute, Girls First Summit
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.
Activism Programs, Girl-Led Advocacy, STF Chapters
Changing a policy for one of our signature programs has made it more accessible for girls worldwide—and now the name needs to match the community of girls driving it forward.
Activism Programs, Advocacy, Girls' Bill of Rights
In an endeavor that melds art with advocacy, Colors of Connection, in collaboration with Tulizo Elle Space, has orchestrated a vibrant initiative in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo that has girls' rights on display on a massive scale.
Walking through the neighborhood, you’ll spot two large murals that highlight a local Girls’ Bill of Rights, inspired by The Global Girls’ Bill of Rights®. These artworks were conceived and painted by girls.
Advocacy, Activism Programs, Girl-Led Advocacy, Girl Activist Fellowship
Safiya Speaks Up!, the impactful children's book developed by five She’s the First Girl Activist Fellows, is making significant strides in Southeast Asia through the efforts of two of its passionate authors and advocates, Anya Legarda and Allison Choong. It was created to educate young girls about combatting sexual violence and using their voices. Since its digital publication last fall, mentors and parents have shared Safiya’s story with more than 3,000 girls across the globe.
