Girl Rising

Girl Rising's Future Rising Fellows are making waves on world stages, championing the voices of underrepresented communities in crucial climate discussions. Recently, Selma BichBich, Future Rising Fellow, Algeria, spoke at the Women's Forum in Singapore, breaking down stereotypes of Middle Eastern and North African women. She highlighted their powerful capacity for global change, especially in the fight against climate change. Click to watch the full event and Selma’s powerful speech: https://lnkd.in/e_EntDrr.

Meet Haniya W., Girl Rising Student Ambassador and founder of Leading Lady Empire, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to education in Pakistan. Founded in 2022 in the aftermath of the devastating floods in Pakistan, Leading Lady Empire has already reached thousands of young people providing vocational training, distributing technology devices, and offering free leadership courses. Read our latest blog, featuring a Q&A with Haniya, to learn more about this young leader's journey, her passion for education, and her advice for other changemakers! https://lnkd.in/gJnmFnX7

Your voting rights had a cost! Today, on Women's Equality Day, we honor the courageous advocates who paid that price and fought for our right to vote. Their courage has paved the way for progress in many other areas. As we celebrate this win, let us also remember those around the world who still lack equitable access to voting and representation in government. Let's continue the fight for a world where everyone has the right to choose how they are governed.

Last week, Girl Rising's Kenya Country Program Manager, Deborah Odenyi, presented at the Inaugural East African Community Regional Education Conference and Celebration of the African Union in Arusha, Tanzania. Debbie shared insights from our Life Skills Education (LSE) programs with over 600 participants, including key organizations across East Africa and beyond. It was an inspiring opportunity to learn, collaborate, and contribute to the global conversation on education. The key recommendations from our paper focused on: Creating narrative research to assess the complexities of LSE and gendered attitudes. Deepening engagement on LSE and gender among adolescents to prepare them for the future. Building supportive environments for educators and school staff through pre- and in-service training. We're committed to continuously learning, measuring, and sharing to ensure our programs foster 21st-century skills in adolescents. #GirlRising #EducationForAll #LifelongLearning

We’re thrilled to honor Holly Gordon at our 10th Anniversary Gala on October 10! Holly was a visionary behind the original Girl Rising film and the global campaign for girls’ education. As an Executive Producer and founding Board Chair, Holly’s belief in the power of storytelling has shaped Girl Rising’s mission to change how the world values girls and their education. Join us in celebrating a Decade of Impact and a Future of Change as we honor Holly and other Girl Rising Champions. https://lnkd.in/g5Ym_Rac #IAmGirlRising10 Featuring Audio: Good is the New Cool. Videos from: United Nations Youtube Page, Mills College at Northeastern Youtube Page, UALRTV Youtube Page & CBS. Personal photos & videos: Holly Gordon.

Every one of us has the power to make a difference! Whether it's offering a helping hand or standing up for justice, every action we take to build more equitable spaces helps create a better world. This World Humanitarian Day, embrace the humanitarian spirit within and join our global movement changing the way the world values girls and their education. Learn more at girlrising.org.

We join the world in mourning the tragic loss of a young doctor in Kolkata, India who was brutally raped and murdered. This heartbreaking incident underscores the urgent need for justice and a thorough investigation. We call on authorities to act swiftly and on global communities to stand united in fighting against violence and ensuring safety for all. 📷: Dibyangshu Sarkar / AFP - Getty Images News source: Reuters #JusticeForMoumita #Nirbhaya #Nirbhaya2

Shoutout to all the young changemakers out there challenging the status quo up and building a more inclusive world! Your innovative ideas, inspiring passion, and fearless actions are just what the world needs. Keep dreaming big, making bold moves, and demonstrating the unstoppable, positive force of transformative youth power for a better world! Tag a young changemaker who inspires you! 🏆💖

Future Rising Fellow Tia Kennedy, First Nations, Canada urges the world to recognize and honor the invaluable wisdom and capability of Indigenous communities in safeguarding our planet. Today, on the International Day of the World's Indigenous People, join Tia and Girl Rising in standing in solidarity with Indigenous communities. Let's commit to protecting their rights and amplifying their positive impact on our world.

Afghan Olympian Kimia Yousofi (@kimiaa_yousofi) sprinted her 100m heat carrying a powerful message handwritten on her bib - "Education, Sport, Our Rights." Yousofi is part of the country’s six-member Olympic team – made up of three men and three women. Born to refugee parents in Iran during the Taliban’s previous rule, Yousofi relocated to Afghanistan to represent the country in the 2016 Rio Olympics and was the country’s flag bearer at the Tokyo Games in 2021. She relocated to Australia with the help of the IOC in 2022 to train with coach John Quinn who said, "I think Kimia is an inspiration to women and humanity around the world. Having the courage to have a voice and speak up. For some people it’s (about) winning gold, silver, bronze, for others it’s about making a stand.” Photo credits: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian-AFP