Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
If we want to make progress toward gender equality, it’s critical to invest in girls’ education and leadership. On October, 3, She’s the First teamed up with our friends at Rise Up (@riseup955) to host a virtual event to elevate the work of visionary young leaders who are transforming girls' lives in their communities. “The Power of Girls' Education and Leadership: A Spotlight on Africa” highlighted the challenges and potential of girls' education and leadership in Africa.
Alumna from She’s the First and Rise Up programming reflected on their experiences. During the event, 22-year-old She’s the First Girls Advisory Council members Sukeji Modi and Njeri Gladys had an engaging conversation about the importance of local leadership and mentorship in addressing issues like teen pregnancy and menstrual poverty. Sukeji is one of the two council members who are on our board of directors; she is also an alumna of our South Sudanese partner Crown the Woman. In addition to her current role on the council, Njeri Gladys is an alumna of the Girl Activist Fellowship.
If we want to make progress toward gender equality, it’s critical to invest in girls’ education and leadership. On October, 3, She’s the First teamed up with our friends at Rise Up (@riseup955) to host a virtual event to elevate the work of visionary young leaders who are transforming girls' lives in their communities. “The Power of Girls' Education and Leadership: A Spotlight on Africa” highlighted the challenges and potential of girls' education and leadership in Africa.
Alumna from She’s the First and Rise Up programming reflected on their experiences. During the event, 22-year-old She’s the First Girls Advisory Council members Sukeji Modi and Njeri Gladys had an engaging conversation about the importance of local leadership and mentorship in addressing issues like teen pregnancy and menstrual poverty. Sukeji is one of the two council members who are on our board of directors; she is also an alumna of our South Sudanese partner Crown the Woman. In addition to her current role on the council, Njeri Gladys is an alumna of the Girl Activist Fellowship.
