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We fight for a world where every girl chooses her own future. We team up with grassroots leaders to make sure girls are educated, respected, & heard. 👩🏽🌎 https://shesthefirst.org/
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She's the First @shesthefirst.org · Nov 20
Hi folks! 👋🏽 If you’re new to @shesthefirst.bsky.social, here’s what we’re all about (🧵):

🌍 Our vision is a world where every girl chooses her own future. It’s not enough that she has an education if the world prevents her from making her own choices.
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Fatuma | Uganda | 📸: Esther Mbabazi
a girl holds a drawing of a teacher
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She's the First @shesthefirst.org · 20d
At 2, Janani joined @shantibhavan, a former @shesthefirst partner school. Breaking barriers, she became an engineer—rare in her community. Now 24, she’s a Facilities Engineer at ExxonMobil & a role model for girls like her niece. 💪🌍 #jananith#janani" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://shesthefirst.org/15th#janani
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She's the First @shesthefirst.org · Sep 18
“Allow me go to school, let me write my name.”
This poem, written and recited by Sukeji Modi—a poet and member of our Girls Advisory Council and Board of Directors—shares what’s at stake when girls are denied an education.

Every girl deserves the chance to learn. Let’s make that possible.
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She's the First @shesthefirst.org · Sep 16
Annie found her voice and used it to spark change in Arizona. She’s currently working with girls from 21 countries on a campaign that will champion for girls’ rights globally ✊🏽🌎
#annie5th#annie" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://shesthefirst.org/15th#annie

#GirlsLeadTheWay #ShesTheFirst #Advocacy #GirlsVoicesMatters
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She's the First @shesthefirst.org · Sep 12
Girls at Leer para Soñar are breaking the silence on GBV in El Salvador. This organization (in #EllasAlFrente) is giving girls the tools they need to create a safer and assured future.
#lps/15th#lps" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://shesthefirst.org/15th#lps
#GirlsLead #STFImpact #ElSalvador #FeministLeadership
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She's the First @shesthefirst.org · Sep 9
In Arizona, 17-year-old Siyaa Poddar and her She’s the First chapter chose resilience over silence. Their March With Women Fun Run united 80+ students and groups, showing how one idea can spark a movement.

Read more: [link]

#ShesTheFirst #WomensRights #YouthVoices #GirlsLead #MarchWithWomen
“Our chapter invited something new into our school. Girls are being exposed to new ideas; some girls are the first person in their families to even consider thinking progressively about women’s abilities.” - Siyaa, 17, U.S. President, STF ACP. Photo of Siyaa (middle) and 2 fellow chapter members holding a She's the First sign.
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She's the First @shesthefirst.org · Sep 4
Tandeep found her voice at her first @shesthefirst chapter meeting. That spark led her to the U.S Senate, where she now ensures that girls' voices are heard at the highest level of power:
#tandeeph#tandeep" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://shesthefirst.org/15th#tandeep
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She's the First @shesthefirst.org · Sep 2
At our March STF Chapter meet-up, girls from Texas shared real stuff:
- Burnout
- Dehumanization from male peers
- Mental Health struggles
They left feeling empowered to speak up about their rights.
https://shesthefirst.org/news-blog-roll/2025/4/3/showing-up-for-girl-leaders-in-texas
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She's the First @shesthefirst.org · Aug 28
Girls in Aliza’s community were expected to stay quiet. But she chose a different path. With support from She’s the First & our graduated partner BlinkNow, she's in medical school, on a path to becoming a gynecologist.
Listen to Aliza’s powerful poem: https://loom.ly/NKRUqik
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She's the First @shesthefirst.org · Aug 26
From being told she was “nothing” to graduating uni, playing for Nepal’s national soccer team & founding Himshaakti Foundation—Sirjana proves what’s possible when girls are supported to thrive. ✨

🔗 https://loom.ly/FWiWVlg
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She's the First @shesthefirst.org · Aug 21
Through her organization, Life Lifters Kenya, Cynthia is transforming girls' lives in Kenya by providing them with menstrual health support, mentorship, & education. With support from STF, she’s already reached 118 girls, & she’s just getting started. #cynthiah#cynthia" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://shesthefirst.org/15th#cynthia
"By prioritizing listening, creating supportive environments, and investing in the ideas of young women leaders, we can empower them to lead with confidence, drive social change, and make a lasting impact on a global scale." — Cynthia Muhonja, Life Lifters Kenya, Girls First Institute Alumna
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She's the First @shesthefirst.org · Aug 19
✨ “I changed the cycle of many girls in my community.”

Wendy, a MAIA graduate from rural Guatemala, is proving that girls can write their own futures—through education, art & leadership. 💪

Read her story ➡️ https://bit.ly/stfblog-2025

#GirlsLead #EducationForAll #SheTheFirst #GirlsRights
Wendy speaks at the Ellas al Frente conference. Wendy graduates from high school. Wendy supports girl attendees at the Ellas al Frente conference. Wendy’s award-winning artwork at the She's the First Reproduce This art show.
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She's the First @shesthefirst.org · Aug 12
From a small village in The Gambia to the UN, Mariama’s journey shows what's possible when a girl is supported and mentored. Mentorship at our partner @StarfishIntl changed her life, and now she’s changing others' lives. shesthefirst.org/15th#mariama
#FeministMentorship #TheGambia
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She's the First @shesthefirst.org · Aug 7
@lara.b.almeida, Girls Advisory Council member & @stf_pshs President, shares how speaking to Congress changed how she sees her power 💬💪

Read her story of hope, advocacy, and the fight for global education: https://bit.ly/stf-blog-2025

#YouthVoices #GlobalEducation #AdvocacyMatters #HopeInAction
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She's the First @shesthefirst.org · Aug 5
At @HavenofdreamsKE, the #WWYDGame is turning silence into self-expression. Girls are opening up about issues affecting them without fear: #wwyd15th#wwyd" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://shesthefirst.org/15th#wwyd
What Would You Do? Girls Tackle Topics Through Play
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She's the First @shesthefirst.org · Jul 30
Esther, from our partner Arlington Academy of Hope, shares a powerful vision for why investing in girls changes everything. Listen to her recite her poem, "The Future is Female." #GirlsLead #TheFutureIsFemale
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She's the First @shesthefirst.org · Jul 23
Girls know best what their needs are—that's why we put their voices front and center.

Listen to members of our Girls Advisory Council explain that "true equality begins with listening."

#GirlCenteredDesign #PeopleCenteredDesign #GirlsFirst #ShesTheFirst
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She's the First @shesthefirst.org · Jul 18
✨ Scenes from the #GirlsFirst Summit in Kampala! ✨
On July 17, women-led, grassroots organizations from across Uganda came together to celebrate girl-centered leadership, share knowledge, and strengthen the movement for girls’ rights.
Emma helps three practitioners group photo Creating Safe Spaces for girls' SRHR programming Kate speaks into a microphone
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She's the First @shesthefirst.org · Jul 17
We know firsthand that girls' organizations are often under-resourced (whether in money, staff, or time). That's why we provide tools and resources free of charge. Access them here: https://shesthefirst.org/girls-first-institute-resources #GirlsFirst
Girls First Institute: Resources & Tools — She's the First
Free girl-centered tools and resources for community-based organizations seeking to improve outcomes for girls in the Global South.
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She's the First @shesthefirst.org · Jul 17
If you missed #GirlsFirst Summit, join our Girls First Institute, the premier skills-building, outcomes-improving training program designed exclusively for women who uplift girls in their communities! https://shesthefirst.org/girls-first-institute
Girls First Institute: Girl-Centered Design Certification Program For Women Leaders — She's the First
Join grassroots leaders for girl-centered professional development training that will prepare you to improve outcomes for girls in your community. Finish with certification and skills to create more effective programming and attract more funding opportunities.
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She's the First @shesthefirst.org · Jul 17
The #GirlsFirst Summit breakout session on Creating Safe Spaces for SRHR Programs is putting girls' voices at the center. Here is why safe spaces matter to girls:
What girls said: why is it important for girls to have safe spaces? Stress relief and management, get advice and solutions, emotional support, social skills and development, challenging stereotypes, trust and emotional safety for open conversations, guidance, empowerment and confidence.
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She's the First @shesthefirst.org · Jul 17
As girl-programming practitioners, it’s our duty to ensure our people & programs do no harm—protecting girls & youth from harm or exploitation. This #GirlsFirst Summit session unpacks 4 key safeguarding standards & puts them into practice with real-life scenarios.
Safeguarding is the responsibility that an organization has to make sure their employees, operations, and programs do no harm to children, young people, or vulnerable persons nor expose anyone to abuse or exploitation. This term also includes protecting staff and representatives from harm resulting from working with us.
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She's the First @shesthefirst.org · Jul 17
In today’s “Identifying Assets” session, participants learn to:
🌸 Understand girl-centered assets
💬 Reflect on girls’ experiences
🔧 Apply @pop_council’s asset-building framework
🎯 Pinpoint priority assets for subgroups
Let’s design stronger programs for girls! #GirlsFirst
Asset-Building Approach: a community-driven, asset-based approach is a methodology that focuses on harnessing and building upon the strengths, resources, and capacities within a community to address its own needs and aspirations. We recognize that communities (and girls!) have inherent assets, such as: local knowledge, skills, cultural heritage, social networks, and physical resources that can be mobilized to create positive change.
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She's the First @shesthefirst.org · Jul 17
We’re keeping the energy from the Nairobi #GirlsFirst Summit rolling by hosting another Summit in Kampala today! This conference brings community-based organizations together to strengthen their programs, build girls' power, and network!
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She's the First @shesthefirst.org · Jul 15
✨ Still feeling the energy from our 9th annual #GirlsFirstSummit in Nairobi! 💛 Grateful for the changemakers advancing girls’ rights & leaving with practical tools + renewed purpose to center girls’ voices & power. 💪🌍 #GirlsRights #ShestheFirst
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She's the First @shesthefirst.org · Jul 4
We know firsthand that girls' organizations are often under-resourced (whether in money, staff, or time). That's why we provide tools and resources free of charge. Access them here: https://shesthefirst.org/girls-first-institute-resources #GirlsFirst
Girls First Institute: Resources & Tools — She's the First
Free girl-centered tools and resources for community-based organizations seeking to improve outcomes for girls in the Global South.
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