MAIA

"Education is our weapon to confront society."

"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.

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

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.

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

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.

Hot Off the Presses: The Girl Gazette!

Hot Off the Presses: The Girl Gazette!

Check out the newest issue of The Girl Gazette: Volume 5, Issue 1 for Winter 2024! The Girl Gazette amplifies the voices of girls globally and empowers them through art, poetry, and more. We highlight girls around the globe who are a part of our Partner Coalition organizations.

The Girl Gazette: Art, Poetry, and More from Girls Globally

The Girl Gazette: Art, Poetry, and More from Girls Globally

At She’s the First, we create opportunities for girls to tell their own stories. The Girl Gazette is a newsletter created entirely by girls representing organizations from our Partner Coalition.

Our Biggest Investment: Meet Our 2023-2025 Partner Coalition!

We’re proud to announce the 15 women-led organizations taking part in our Partner Coalition for the next three years! Through the She's the First Partner Coalition, we provide transformational funding and support to community-based organizations (we call them CBOs) serving girls in the Global South.

Our active cohort consists of 15 CBOs in 10 countries, engaging 9,475 girls across East and West Africa, Latin America, and South Asia. Together, we increase girls' agency and leadership through feminist mentorship programs.

The Girl Gazette: essays, interviews, and art from girls in the STF community

The Girl Gazette: essays, interviews, and art from girls in the STF community

One key element of our mission at She’s the First is ensuring girls tell their own stories. With their permission, we share their creations with our community of supporters and partners through The Girl Gazette, a newsletter written entirely by girls!