The Joy of Learning - - #STFPowerOfPoetry Campaign Shes the First 2023-04-23 | A girl with an education is unstoppable—but barriers like gender discrimination, poverty, and exploitation prevent many girls from reaching graduation. Our Youth Ambassadors created #STFPowerOfPoetry to amplify girls' voices about this issue for #PoetryMonth and #GlobalActionWeekForEducation. This poem was written and performed by 20-year-old Aliza Puri of Surkhet, Nepal. The Joy of LearningMy grandmother learnt the first letter at 65I remember her striveTo write her nameThinking about how signing her name instead of thumb printsWould be a changed gameFor her.I remember her eye beaming with prideAs she triedTo remember the letter and what they look likeAnd what they sound likeAnd I couldn't be happier for her.My mom was married off in 9th grade.The exchange of her education with household responsibility was not a fair trade.Reading and writing Nepali is no big dealBut English is the real deal.My mother can't understand my English poemsBut she will still watch the whole videoAnd it has become a normFor her to ask me for a translation"K vaneko yo video ma Aliza?"What are you saying in this video, Aliza?But she is learning and even though she doesn't like to believeAt the age of 50 she is growing.She is learning to read EnglishThe words probably sound rubbish to herShe recently learnt to post her comments in social mediaAnd she needs no body's helpSometimes she may comment"Beuteful" instead of "beautiful"Under my pictureBut I know what she meantAnd I am proud of herFor me,I love learning Maths and Sciences,I love to read poems and stories in Nepali and englishI am amazed by learning how our body works in perfect coordinationHow the systems in the earth workAnd how this universe workThanks to the education that I have receivedI learnt about the stars and skyAnd the ants and flyand moons and sunand our heart and our brainand men and womenand the rock and mountainand the river and seaand also about you and me.But I also learnt that maybe you aren't as blessed as me.And that makes me feel a little bit guiltyI feel greedyFor not being able to share everything that I have learnt so farI feel angryThat sometimes those who canChoose not to.I hope someday,All of us would learn about this amazing world, and our amazing body,And amazing people in this world.I hope one day,All of us would learn and growNot just academicallyBut also as personWe will learn to be kinder and braverAnd world would really be this amazing placeThat I believe it is.
I Use My Voice - #STFPowerOfPoetry Campaign Shes the First 2023-04-23 | A girl with an education is unstoppable—but barriers like gender discrimination, poverty, and exploitation prevent many girls from reaching graduation. Our Youth Ambassadors created #STFPowerOfPoetry to amplify girls' voices about this issue for #PoetryMonth and #GlobalActionWeekForEducation. This poem was written and performed by 18-year-old Camille S. Campbell of Arizona, U.S. I use my voice to change the worldto help the silent to be heard.For girls to choose their own pathto spread equality at last.I use my voice for blocks to burstfor every girl to be the first.
End period shame, stigma and poverty - #STFPowerOfPoetry Campaign Shes the First 2023-04-21 | A girl with an education is unstoppable—but barriers like gender discrimination, poverty, and exploitation prevent many girls from reaching graduation. Our Youth Ambassadors created #STFPowerOfPoetry to amplify girls' voices about this issue for #PoetryMonth and #GlobalActionWeekForEducation. This poem was written and performed by 12-year-old Hope Wambui Ochieng of Nairobi, Kenya: shesthefirst.org/stf-blog/2023/4/21/end-period-shame-stigma-and-povertyEnd period shame, stigma and povertyI am a slum girl, sooo what. Being a slum girl does not make me less a girl, i am proud because I know my right of equality. Going to school using a rug like a pad and oops I stain my dress, pointing fingers and laughter becomes the talk of the day, I gain courage to be strong for I have no one to defend me but am still proud to be a slum girl.I can't fit in the group of girls, speaking fluent English, with branded clothes and a rich lifestyle but am still proud to be slum girl and cannot complain of what my parents didn't offer to me, could be that is what they had.....let's end period stigma, shame and stigma.I hope wambui ochieng as a stands for the girl child to get free sanitary towels in my efforts to make this world a better place towards ending period poverty, stigma and shame. Iam I will and I must join sdg 17 in partnership to support sdg 3 for good health and well being4 for quality education5 for gender equalityAnd because I am a slum girl I salute and appreciate those faces that smile back when they hear my name HOPE the slum girl.#endperiodpovertyandshame
Redefining Gender | Project for Awesome 2023 Shes the First 2023-02-09 | Project for Awesome (P4A) is an annual charitable event happening right here on YouTube. Since 2015, She's the First has received more than $135,000 from your Project for Awesome videos and votes. Hear from Dani Antonio, our Community Engagement Assistant, on why she thinks you should vote for STF this year. From February 17-19, vote for this video and all other videos in support of She's the First to help us secure critical funding for our ongoing efforts to protect girls' rights. DFTBA!#projectforawesome #p4a2023 #dftba
In Conversation: Why Girl-Centered Initiatives Should Program Beyond Menstruation Shes the First 2022-12-16 | Ellie Kaaya of Her Journey to School speaks with Wilma Waweru of She's the first about the challenges of limiting girl-centric programs to menstruation and provides ideas for taking your programs further into the realm of sexual and reproductive health and rights.Join the Girls First Network, our platform that brings practitioners together to share best practices and where we share our advocacy and funding opportunities: facebook.com/groups/stfgirlsfirstnetwork
Inspiration Award: Anuli Ononye Shes the First 2022-09-21 | As an intern at She’s the First, Anuli learned that there are many ways to advocate for gender justice. She went on to become a member of our Girls Advisory Council, was elected as the first Black female Student Assembly President at Cornell, and will be continuing her research in gender studies and social media as she pursues her Master of Philosophy at Cambridge this fall.Video by Dear Fox FilmsMusic by ArtlistAdditional Photography by Julia Nagel and Will Barkoff
Mentor of the Year: Mariama Darboe Shes the First 2022-09-21 | "I am who I am today because of all the mentors who believed in me." After graduating from our partner Starfish International in The Gambia, Mariama returned as a mentor to give back to the organization that she credits with having a tremendous impact on her life. While working as a Starfish mentor, she also earned her law degree and started an inclusive modeling agency that provides a platform for students of all body types and skin tones to express themselves authentically.Video by Rene Moses CeesayEditing by Hannah MooreMusic by Artlist
Powerhouse of the Year: Christen Brandt Shes the First 2022-09-21 | As co-founder and Chief Programs Officer of She’s the First, Christen has used her voice to make other voices in the room—the voices of girls, the voices of women leading grassroots organizations—louder. For the past 13 years, she has developed the global partnerships and programs at She's the First and she’s done it with courage, with grace, and with great intention. This year, as she departs the STF staff, we honor her 13 years of service!Editing by Elise CannonMusic by Artlist
Power of Partnership Award: The Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Pretty Powerful Fund Shes the First 2022-09-21 | The concept of feminist mentorship is a part of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics’ DNA. For more than 20 years, they have helped empower women and girls beyond makeup. Since launching our partnership with the Pretty Powerful Fund in 2020, we’ve positively impacted more than 115,000 girls worldwide through our campus community, mentorship programming within our partner coalition in 11 countries, and advocacy toolkits.Editing by Hannah Moore.Music by Artlist.
2022 Girls First Summit Shes the First 2022-09-20 | In July 2022, Shes' the First convened the sixth annual Girls First Summit in Nairobi, Kenya! More than 80 practitioners from 40 organizations came together to learn from one another and leading local experts on how to put girls first in our work.
The Global Girls Bill of Rights—in Four Languages! Shes the First 2022-06-28 | The Global Girls’ Bill of Rights Toolkit is now available in four languages: English, French, Spanish, and Swahili! Get step-by-step guidance to advocate for girls in your community: girlsbillofrights.org/toolkitThe toolkit, designed through the work of She’s the First, a panel of girls, and contributions from Akili Dada and MAIA, provide guidance on taking girls’ rights to the next level within your own community—including creating a local bill of rights, organizing an online event, and amplifying the rights on social media.Big thanks to Lélia and Wendy (members of our Girls Advisory Council) and Aisha and Yatee (STF Youth Ambassadors) for starring in our video!
The Power of Feminist Mentorship Shes the First 2022-02-21 | “The support of my mentor has impacted me because she has helped me to believe in myself,” says Miriam, student at our partner organization, MAIA Impact School. At She's the First, we work to ensure a robust ecosystem of support for the most underserved girls against systems of gender oppression. We've seen that feminist mentorship is a vital component of a girl's support architecture. Feminist mentors are essential to safeguarding girls’ rights to be educated, respected, and heard. Miriam and her classmate Gela explain the impact of their mentors on their lives. Selina, a mentor for MAIA, discusses her organization's motivation and methods for feminist mentorship.Support feminist mentorship programs globally: shesthefirst.org/mentorsmakeithappen
Be the Next Powerful Voice of the Youth | Project for Awesome 2022 Shes the First 2022-02-21 | Project for Awesome (P4A) is an annual charitable event happening right here on YouTube. Since 2015, She's the First has received more than $135,000 from your Project for Awesome videos and votes. Hear from Shriya Boppana, one of our STF Youth Ambassadors, on why she thinks you should vote for STF this year. Voting begins on Friday, February 25 at 12:00pm ET and closes on Sunday, February 27 at 11:59am ET at projectforawesome.com. Vote for this video and all other videos in support of She's the First at http://bit.ly/Vote--STF to help us secure critical funding for our ongoing efforts to protect girls' rights.Learn more about She's the First and our COVID-19 response efforts at shesthefirst.org/covid. Learn more about the Project for Awesome at projectforawesome.com. DFTBA!#projectforawesome #p4a2022 #dftba
Dear World: A Poem Shes the First 2021-12-08 | Aliza Puri, an STF Youth Ambassador from Nepal, wrote this poem as a letter to the world from every girl who has been abused, who finds it hard to come forward and ask for justice because she is too scared and embarrassed—until she decides to fight for herself.
Meet Shes the First Shes the First 2021-11-24 | With more than a decade of unstoppable energy, She's the First drives a movement of girls, grassroots leaders, and students everywhere toward a world where every girl chooses her own future.We team up with grassroots organizations to make sure girls everywhere are educated, respected, and heard. Join us at shesthefirst.org.Voiceover: Malia Baker
COVID-19 Community Heroes: Warmallan Amaraq Mamaqa Shes the First 2021-11-24 | Reports show that women and girls are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Also known as the “Shadow Pandemic,” women and girls have experienced increased rates of domestic violence. Students at Kusi Kawsay Andean School, Elizangela Salas Ochoa, Miriam Gallegos Pacco, Kusi Samy Franco Minaja, and Flor Melany Pare Merma recognized this and inspired their classmates to create change through a video series aimed at the Peruvian government. We’re proud to honor them as Community Heroes.-Cinematography by Pamela Zamora and students at Kusi Kawsay Andean SchoolEditing by Elise CannonMusic by students at Kusi Kawsay Andean School and Artlist
COVID-19 Community Heroes: Grafton Girl Entrepreneurs Initiative Shes the First 2021-11-24 | COVID-19 shut down most schools in Sierra Leone, negatively impacting girls’ education. For girls about to graduate high school, they couldn’t take their exams to receive their diplomas -- which prevented them from applying for better jobs or college. As a result, girls found it challenging to find work to help their families. That’s when Haja Bangura had an idea. She established the Grafton Girl Entrepreneurs Initiative to help girls financially support their families.(Haja is enrolled with our partner organization Project Pikin in Sierra Leone.)-Cinematography by Miles KamaraEditing by Elise CannonMusic by Artlist
COVID-19 Community Heroes: The Hunger Project Shes the First 2021-11-24 | When Rose’s boarding school shut down due to COVID-19, she returned to her home community and realized people were suffering. They were experiencing even higher rates of hunger than before. So she developed a creative solution to overcome this challenge.(Rose is enrolled in programs of our Ugandan community-based partner, the Arlington Academy of Hope)-Cinematography by Patience Asaba KatushabeEditing by Elise CannonMusic by Artlist
STF Summit: Girls Rights State of the Union Shes the First 2021-09-18 | Looking to strengthen your chapter's girl-centered advocacy? STF Programs Manager Alvi Rashid will be joined by Girls Advisory Council Members Lea Baskin and Ananya Jain to explore the biggest issues affecting girls, how STF is working to address them, and how you can level up your chapter's advocacy.
STF Summit: Crafting Inspiring Stories Shes the First 2021-09-18 | Ethical storytelling aligns the message with the mission. By leading with our values and focusing on the strengths of the communities we serve, we reinforce that our vision for the future is within reach. In this workshop, you’ll learn eight tips that will help you become a stronger advocate and walk away with an outline for your own public narrative about your connection to She’s the First.
STF Summit: Building a Chapter Buddy Program Shes the First 2021-09-18 | At the 9th annual STF Summit, leaders from STF American University led a workshop about their highly successful Chapter Buddy Program.
STF Summit 2021: Opening Ceremony Shes the First 2021-09-14 | In the Opening Ceremony of the 9th annual She’s the First Summit, we’re reflecting on Why We’re Here: how did this powerful community come to be, and what is sustaining us through hard times? How are we finding inspiration, creativity, and joy in our work together? You’ll hear from STF Campus community leaders from four chapters about their experiences and get a preview of what we hope to achieve collectively this week.
STF Summit: Strengthening the Ecosystem for Girls Shes the First 2021-09-14 | You already know that She's the First is working to make sure girls everywhere are educated, respected, and heard. But how exactly do we do that? Join this conversation hosted by STF Director of Programs Kate Kiama, and featuring representatives from two STF partner organizations and two members of STF's Girl-Led Incubator program.
Shes the First Community Town Hall Shes the First 2021-05-19 | She's the First hosted our second Community Town Hall on Tuesday, May 18 at 6:30 pm ET. Here's what we covered:+ STF Programs Manager Alvi Rashid presented "How to Be an Ethical Storyteller," covering how to choose words wisely and write with intention when advocating for girls' rights+ Remarks by STF co-founders Christen Brandt & Tammy Tibbetts and Girls Advisory Council member Ananya Jain+ New leadership opportunities for girls with STF HQ+ Celebration of the Class of 2021!Countdown: (0:00)Class of 2021 Recognition: (0:30)Introduction: (2:21)How to be an Ethical Storyteller: (4:40)Leadership Opportunities for Girls: (21:14)Graduation Address from STF Co-Founders: (24:47)Q&A: (31:56)
Impact x Girlhood Book Event Shes the First 2021-03-08 | In celebration of International Women’s Day, join She’s the First Co-Founders Christen Brandt & Tammy Tibbetts and Girlhood author Masuma Ahuja for a conversation about the futures girls dream of. Across different cultures and continents, what are the most common goals girls have for their futures? What are the biggest obstacles that stand in their way -- and what 3 things can most girls do to achieve their dreams? Girls in the She’s the First community will interview the authors and lead an interactive live chat with the audience. Don’t miss this event if: You want to learn how to make an impact in your communityYou want to know what it means to put girls’ voices firstYou want to connect with girls’ rights leaders from around the worldThis event is intended for youth changemakers and their allies.
Why You Should Vote for Shes the First | Project for Awesome 2021 Shes the First 2021-02-09 | Project for Awesome (P4A) is an annual charitable event happening right here on YouTube. Since 2015, She's the First has received more than $100,000 from your Project for Awesome videos and votes. Hear from Katie Riley, our Director of Strategic Partnerships, on why she thinks you should vote for STF this year. Voting begins on Friday, February 12 at 12:00pm ET and closes on Sunday, February 14 at 11:59am ET at projectforawesome.com. Vote for this video and all other videos in support of She's the First at http://bit.ly/Vote-STF to help us secure critical funding for our ongoing efforts to protect girls' rights.Learn more about She's the First and our COVID-19 response efforts at shesthefirst.org/covid. Learn more about the Project for Awesome at projectforawesome.com. DFTBA!#projectforawesome #p4a2021 #dftba
Shes the First Community Town Hall - January 2021 Shes the First 2021-01-27 | She's the First hosts quarterly town hall discussions to share impact updates, exchange ideas, and spotlight members of our community. In our first town hall, hosted by STF Ambassador Erika Henningsen, co-founders Christen Brandt & Tammy Tibbetts gave an update on STF's COVID-19 response efforts and plans for the year ahead. Girls Advisory Council member Anuli Ononye also shared some of her experiences and ways for girls to get involved.
Week of Action Closing Rally: Girls Cant Wait Shes the First 2020-09-28 | Join us for the conclusion of the Week of Action and learn how to sustain your activism for the long term. You'll hear from STF co-founders Christen Brandt & Tammy Tibbetts, along with special guest Bukky Ojiefo, who supports activist movements on Twitter through her role as the platform's Manager of Culture & Community. Then, STF Ambassador Nastasya Generalova will join us to launch the next phase of the #GirlsCantWait campaign. This event will be broadcast live on STF's YouTube page at 12:00 pm ET on Sunday, September 27. The event will be recorded and available to view on YouTube following the broadcast.
Week of Action Rally: Leadership & Representation Shes the First 2020-09-27 | You can't be what you can't see, and that's why so many girls and women grow up without role models or leaders who accurately represent them. And when community leaders represent only a sliver of diversity from the communities they serve, everyone suffers: For example, only 24.3% of all national parliamentarians were women. How will girls and women be accurately addressed, if 3/4 of leaders don't understand their experiences or needs?Join Kate Kiama (Director of Programs, She's the First) and Adrianne Wright (Founder, I Will Not Be Quiet) for a discussion on the importance of fostering leadership and learn how to take action on this issue right now. Plus, Stephanie Kaplan (Co-Founder, Her Campus) will join us to discuss the Elect Her initiative to train female students to run for campus office.
Week of Action Rally: Climate Justice Shes the First 2020-09-26 | Climate change disproportionately affects marginalized girls and women. According to The Brookings Institution, "girls and women experience heightened social, economic, and health impacts of climate change, both in the context of slow-onset disasters like droughts or weather-related emergencies brought on by floods, storms, and heatwaves."But did you know that girls' education has been named a top way to fight climate change? Educated girls means more informed decisions and actions around sustainability. And girls' education alone could cut more than 120 billion tons of emissions by 2050. That's some serious potential impact, and we have the chance to act now.Join Alvi Rashid (Programs Manager, She's the First) and Maryam & Nivaal Rehman (Founders, The World With MNR) for a discussion on climate justice and learn how to take action on this issue right now. Learn more about the She's the First Week of Action and sign up to participate at shesthefirst.org/week-of-action
Week of Action Rally: Menstrual Health Equity Shes the First 2020-09-25 | The rights to safety, health, and dignity are all related to menstruation. For nearly 500 million menstruators around the globe, access to period products are extremely limited.Without quality tampons or pads, girls are at risk of increased rates of absenteeism from school, isolation, and infection. In many states across the US, many period products are unfairly taxed, profiting up to $150 million annually, and some are forced to choose between buying food or taking care of their menstrual needs. All menstruators deserve access to safe, accessible, and affordable period products in a shame-free environment.Join Christen Brandt (Co-Founder, She's the First) and Laura Strausfeld (Co-Founder, Period Equity) for a discussion on menstrual health equity and learn how to take action on this issue right now. This event will be broadcast live on STF's YouTube page at 3:00 pm ET on Thursday, September 24. The event will be recorded and available to view on YouTube following the broadcast. Learn more about the She's the First Week of Action and sign up to participate at shesthefirst.org/week-of-action
Shes the First Week of Action Kick-off Shes the First 2020-09-24 | Join the She's the First team as we kick off the first-ever STF Week of Action. You'll hear what the Week of Action is all about and learn more about how to make an impact from She's the First co-founders Christen Brandt and Tammy Tibbetts. This event will be broadcast live on STF's YouTube page at 2:00 pm ET on Wednesday, September 23. The event will be recorded and available to view on YouTube following the broadcast. Register to participate in the rest of the week here: shesthefirst.org/week-of-action
Webinar: Centering Girls Voices: COVID-19 and the Girls Bills of Rights Shes the First 2020-07-01 | Too often, girls are left out of conversations about their rights and needs. They are dismissed, overlooked, and denied a seat at the table. The current pandemic brings with it more challenges to girls’ inclusion, especially for community based organizations as they navigate supporting girls during this time. This virtual event aims to spread awareness about the Girls’ Bill of Rights, share techniques on how to center girls’ voices during COVID-19, and elevate girls’ voices on the issues that matter most to them.We believe in putting girls front and center. Together with local partners and girls around the world, She’s the First and Akili Dada created the Global Girls’ Bill of Rights, a by-girls-for-girls declaration of rights that was presented to the UN in honor of the International Day of the Girl in October 2019. Now, NGO leaders and practitioners are invited to learn about the next phase of this initiative and receive an education directly from the best experts on girls’ experiences -- girls themselves.
Front Row Fridays: Advice for New Grads Shes the First 2020-05-30 | Front Row Fridays bring you up close with the best girl experts we know. Every Friday at noon EST right here on Facebook Live, join a She’s the First co-founder, Christen Brandt or Tammy Tibbetts, for a 30-minute conversation.In our season one finale, Christen is sitting down with three recent grads and alumni to talk about life after graduation and making plans during uncertain times. Don’t miss our conversation with Deepa Bohara, Cynthia Muhonja, and Maria Alejandra Quiñonez to learn about life after school in Nepal, Kenya, and the U.S. --Front Row Fridays is a special nod to the community who is sustaining our impact right now by funding vital programs for vulnerable girls. You can join for as little as $5/month. Visit shesthefirst.org/frontrow for more information.
Class of 2020 Graduation Celebration Shes the First 2020-05-28 | She's the First's Campus Community includes over 5,000 students on 250 campuses worldwide fighting for a gender-equal world. Please join Team She's the First to celebrate the Class of 2020!
Communities trust us - Vilma Saloj Chiyal, Guatemala Shes the First 2020-05-25 | Vilma Saloj Chiyal from MAIA Impact School in Guatemala joined She's the First for the #FrontRowFridays series, a weekly conversation with girl experts from around the world. In this discussion, Vilma touches upon why local organizations are best suited to support girls affected by this pandemic.Watch past #FrontRowFriday episodes here: youtube.com/watch?v=wQMRW7skQsY&list=PLvERHYMoqF0eHWk4Fs7kJ2HMTa7W8bb58Learn more about girls & COVID-19: shesthefirst.org/covid
We are the leaders of tomorrow. Shes the First 2020-05-24 | We asked girls with STF partner Arlington Academy of Hope in Uganda to share their best traits and vision for the future.Videography by Patience Asaba Katushabe.
Front Row Fridays: How to Tell Your Story Shes the First 2020-05-23 | Front Row Fridays bring you up close with the best girl experts we know. Every Friday at noon EST on Facebook Live, join a She’s the First co-founder, Christen Brandt or Tammy Tibbetts, for a 30-minute conversation.This Friday's guest is Tess Thomas, the Malala Fund's Editorial Manager and Editor of the award-winning Assembly publication. Assembly is a digital publication by and for girls -- and if you're a girl, you have the opportunity to submit! Sharing your story is a powerful way to be an advocate and inspiration for other girls. But where do you begin? How do you structure your story to make it ready for publication? Good news: Tess is going to give you some tips and invite you to submit your stories to her, for possible inclusion in Assembly! We'll also talk about how Tess transitioned her history studies into a communications career, and then pivoted from the corporate world into a job working with the ultimate girl champion -- Malala. This episode is a must-see for any student or young professional who wants to have a career in social impact.Don't miss it!
Imagine what girls can do... - Josephine Kamara, Sierra Leone Shes the First 2020-05-22 | Josephine Kamara of Purposeful in Sierra Leone joined She's the First for the #FrontRowFridays series, a weekly conversation with girl experts from around the world. In her discussion, Josephine shares about the potential of girls, particularly as leaders in the time of COVID-19.Watch past #FrontRowFriday episodes here: youtube.com/watch?v=wQMRW7skQsY&list=PLvERHYMoqF0eHWk4Fs7kJ2HMTa7W8bb58Learn more about how this pandemic affects girls: shesthefirst.org/covid
Front Row Fridays: Christen Brandt with Scheaffer Okore and Tara Abrahams Shes the First 2020-05-16 | Front Row Fridays bring you up close with the best girl experts we know. Every Friday at noon EST right here on Facebook Live, join a She’s the First co-founder, Christen Brandt or Tammy Tibbetts, for a 30-minute conversation.Our guests will be calling in from around the globe, to talk about how they are prioritizing girls’ needs during school shutdowns, to protect them from serious risks, and how communities are leveraging educated girls to prevent spread of the virus.This Friday, Christen is hosting a conversation with Tara Abrahams and Scheaffer Okore, two leaders working on girls’ rights globally, for their insights on women’s leadership during a global pandemic. --Front Row Fridays is a special nod to the community who is sustaining our impact right now by funding vital programs for vulnerable girls. You can join for as little as $5/month. Visit shesthefirst.org/frontrow for more information.
Front Row Fridays: Ethical Storytelling in the Era of COVID-19 Shes the First 2020-05-09 | Front Row Fridays bring you up close with the best girl experts we know. Every Friday at noon EST, join a She’s the First co-founder, Christen Brandt or Tammy Tibbetts, for a 30-minute conversation.This Friday, STF Co-Founder Tammy is hosting a conversation with Esther Ruth Mbabazi and Patience Asaba Katushabe, an award-winning photographer and a filmmaker from Uganda, respectively, who are also close friends. At the start of 2020, they collaborated with She’s the First on a campaign titled #FutureMe, part of our Women’s History Month storytelling. Of course, that campaign took a very different turn in March...and that’s where our conversation will pick up.We’ll catch up on their experiences of the COVID-19 lockdown in Uganda, and how they are thinking about storytelling during a pandemic. What kind of visuals are important for the world to see? What does it look like to take a feminist lens on the photography and films that come out of this crisis?Esther describes her work as exploring changing conditions on the African continent, with a focus on the social, physical, and emotional aspects of daily life. Patience, who has worked on notable films like The Queen of Katwe starring Lupita Nyong’o, runs a production company that specializes in telling powerful stories in unique ways. --Front Row Fridays is a special nod to the community who is sustaining our impact right now by funding vital programs for vulnerable girls. You can join for as little as $5/month. Visit shesthefirst.org/frontrow for more information.
Front Row Fridays: Christen Brandt & Fatou Y Jaiteh Shes the First 2020-05-02 | Front Row Fridays bring you up close with the best girl experts we know. Every Friday at noon EST right here on Facebook Live, join a She’s the First co-founder, Christen Brandt or Tammy Tibbetts, for a 30-minute conversation.Our guests will be calling in from around the globe, to talk about how they are prioritizing girls’ needs during school shutdowns, to protect them from serious risks, and how communities are leveraging educated girls to prevent spread of the virus.This Friday, Christen is hosting a conversation with Fatou Y Jaiteh, Development Director for Starfish International in The Gambia and a community organizer passionate about the power of youth. Our conversation will center on that power, and the steps Fatou Y has seen youth in The Gambia taking to combat our current health crisis.--Front Row Fridays is a special nod to the community who is sustaining our impact right now by funding vital programs for vulnerable girls. You can join for as little as $5/month. Visit shesthefirst.org/frontrow for more information.
Front Row Fridays: Ellie Kaaya & Tammy Tibbetts Shes the First 2020-04-25 | Front Row Fridays bring you up close with the best girl experts we know, to talk about how they are handling a global pandemic. Every Friday at noon EST right here on Facebook Live, join a She’s the First co-founder, Christen Brandt or Tammy Tibbetts, for a 30-minute conversation.This Friday, Tammy will speak with Ellie Kaaya, founder of Her Journey to School and a She’s the First Fellow. Ellie is a powerhouse community leader who has gained the respect of many, including Michelle Obama. We will talk about how she is leading through fear and finding the resilience to sustain her programs through a crisis. We’ll also discuss how girls’ organizations are pivoting to provide much-needed COVID-19 emergency relief and prevention to their communities.--Front Row Fridays is a special nod to our monthly giving community, which is currently funding COVID-19 emergency response efforts that impact girls. You can join for as little as $5/month. Visit shesthefirst.org/frontrow for more information. We highly encourage you to learn more about Her Journey to School and fund Ellie’s organization directly at: bit.ly/HerJourneytoSchool
Front Row Fridays: Christen Brandt and Vilma Saloj Chiyal Shes the First 2020-04-18 | Front Row Fridays bring you up close with the best girl experts we know. Every Friday at noon EST right here on Facebook Live, join a She’s the First co-founder, Christen Brandt or Tammy Tibbetts, for a 30-minute conversation.Our guests will be calling in from around the globe, to talk about how they are prioritizing girls’ needs during school shutdowns, to protect them from serious risks, and how communities are leveraging educated girls to prevent spread of the virus.This week, Christen is hosting a conversation with Vilma Saloj Chiyal, Principal of the MAIA Impact School in Guatemala, the first school in Latin America run by Indigenous women for Indigenous girls. Our conversation will center on the obstacles faced by Indigenous girls and communities during the COVID-10 crisis as well as the ways staff and girls from the MAIA Impact School are working to safeguard their families and communities.--Front Row Fridays is a special nod to the community who is sustaining our impact right now by funding vital programs for vulnerable girls. You can join for as little as $5/month. Visit shesthefirst.org/frontrow for more information.
Front Row Fridays: Tammy Tibbetts & Josephine Kamara Shes the First 2020-04-11 | Front Row Fridays bring you up close with the best girl experts we know. Every Friday at noon EST, join a She’s the First co-founder, Christen Brandt or Tammy Tibbetts, for a 30-minute conversation. Our guests will be calling in from around the globe, to talk about how they are prioritizing girls’ needs during school shutdowns, to protect them from serious risks, and how communities are leveraging educated girls to prevent spread of the virus.
Shes the First Community Kick-off Shes the First 2020-04-01 | Join the She’s the First team as we launch our new online community! We’ll give you a quick preview, followed by what you aren’t seeing on the TV news: How does the global pandemic affect girls worldwide? How does it specifically impact the girls you're invested in as a She’s the First supporter? In addition to the STF Team, there will be a special guest sharing their expertise. You'll leave with what every advocate for girls' rights needs to know right now.shesthefirst.org/community
How a Global Pandemic Impacts Girls—and What You Can Do About It Shes the First 2020-03-31 | COVID-19 impacts all of our lives, but your news alerts aren’t sharing how the pandemic impacts the most vulnerable girls around the world. As an advocate for girls’ rights, here is what you need to know.To learn more about our strategy and solution and to directly support our efforts, head to: shesthefirst.org/covid
Shes the First Closing Bell Shes the First 2020-01-02 | She's the First rang the New York Stock Exchange's Closing Bell on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in celebration of our 10th anniversary.Tara Abrahams, Chair of the Board of Directors and Katie Riley, Director of Strategic Partnerships, joined by Michael Blaugrund, NYSE COO, ring The Closing Bell®.Video Credit: NYSE
Shes the First | Project for Awesome 2019 Shes the First 2019-12-05 | She's the First fights for a world where every girl chooses her own future -- hear how from STF Campus Leader and Girls' Bill of Rights panelist Olivia.Vote for this video and all of the videos supporting She's the First Dec. 6-8 at http://projectforawesome.com/?charity.... DFTBA!To learn more about She's the First, visit shesthefirst.org. #p4a2019--------------------------------------------------------------------Music from: Scott Holmes.
