Girl Rising

Did you know that immigrant and refugee youth are more likely to be victims of bullying than their US-born peers? While immigrants enrich our communities with diverse perspectives and skills, anti-immigrant rhetoric and xenophobia create unsafe school environments. This bullying stifles their potential and hinders their education. Everyone deserves a safe space to learn and grow, free from fear and discrimination. Let’s foster inclusion, compassion, and understanding in our schools and beyond. Source: (Maynard et al., 2016)

A decade ago, our "Girl Rising" film team embarked on a mission to showcase the incredible power of girls and the global change they can drive. What we discovered was that their power is even greater than we imagined—they are truly unstoppable. Since launching our global programs, we’re continually inspired by the leadership and vision of the young people who take part in them. From Shweta in India, fighting to end child marriage, to Mackrine in Kenya, who advocates passionately for her right to education, girls are rewriting the future and leading positive impact in their communities. We're honored to support their journey and break down barriers in their way! This International Day of the Girl, let's celebrate their power and resilience. Share this post to honor the amazing girls in your life who make our world better every day. Learn how you can join our movement at girlrising.org. #IAmGirlRising10

Here’s to the changemakers, problem-solvers, and young leaders who are courageously shaping a fairer, more sustainable world. 🌍 As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we look to the future with hope and an unwavering commitment to the rights of young people everywhere. 💪✨ How are you driving change? Share your story, tag Girl Rising, and use the hashtag #IAmGirlRising10. Together, let’s create a future where every young person can learn, rise and thrive.

At Girl Rising, we believe that every girl deserves the chance to thrive through education. Our incredible champions—creators of our original films, program leaders, and dedicated partners—are breaking down barriers and paving the way for a more equitable world. Together, they're making transformative impacts on girls' education globally, empowering them to dream bigger and achieve more. Join us in honoring some of the inspiring individuals who are crucial to advancing our mission! See more champions who have contributed vitally to our work in the link: https://lnkd.in/eKcKfPac Rukia Sebit Martha Adams Jigyasa Labroo

🎉 Join us in celebrating our 10th anniversary and a decade of impact with our amazing global community! Together we’ve amplified the powerful voices of girls around the world, broken barriers, and built a network of allies. We are Girl Rising because YOU are Girl Rising! Thank you for your unwavering support in creating a future where all girls learn, rise and thrive. 💖🌍 #IAmGirlRising10 https://lnkd.in/gzR6Qcpw

Education girls is one of the most potent solutions to our world's most critical issues. And when girls and women are part of decision-making, real change happens! ✅ Just one extra year of school for a girl can boost her income by up to 20%, creating a positive cycle of change in the economic growth of communities that educate more girls. (World Bank) ✅ Peace agreements with women's participation are 20% more likely to last at least two years, and 35% more likely to last at least 15 years (UN Women) ✅ Increasing women’s representation among national policymakers accelerates the adoption of more stringent climate change policies, resulting in lower emissions. (UN Women) https://lnkd.in/gzR6Qcpw

Picture a world where every child has access to quality education. That vision brings a smile to our faces and fills our hearts with hope.😊 ❤️ Let’s work together to make this a reality, so every child can dream big and achieve their fullest potential. https://lnkd.in/gzR6Qcpw

Young people are leading the fight for our planet's future! At the recent #ClimateWeek in New York City, Girl Rising Student Ambassador Zainab Bie saw this first-hand as she joined global leaders and changemakers in amplifying the critical need for youth leadership in climate action. From climate finance to capping carbon emissions, young voices are driving bold solutions. Their passion is key to real change—let’s support and amplify young leaders like Zainab. Follow Zainab @zainab_bie to learn more about her and her work. https://lnkd.in/gzR6Qcpw

Congratulations to Future Rising Fellow Dayana Blanco on her well-deserved feature in The Guardian highlighting her efforts to save Bolivia’s Uru Uru Lake by using innovative Indigenous knowledge to tackle environmental challenges. Dayana and her Uru Uru team devised a process of placing a native decontaminant plant, Totora, onto floating rafts made of recycled material and spread them out along the contaminated channels. These floating Totora plants act as natural purifiers, absorbing contaminant elements and cleansing the water that flows into the lake. Learn more about Dayana’s inspiring journey to address pollution in Uru Uru Lake and her future plans by following the link: https://lnkd.in/eBMXZUfC

🌟 Together, we can transform “impossible” into “I’m possible”! For a decade, our global partners, including these resolute and passionate students from EPRODEP in Guatemala, have been breaking down gender barriers and expanding access to education for girls. A huge thank you to our partners, champions and donors for helping us reach millions of adolescents worldwide! Here’s to shattering more barriers and creating a world where every child can learn, rise, and thrive! #IAmGirlRising10 https://lnkd.in/gzR6Qcpw