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She's the First @shesthefirst

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. 👩🏽🌎

Joined July 2009
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She's the First@shesthefirst
21 Apr 2023
Hi friends! It’s still us—even without our blue checkmark. We're not paying for verification, but we plan to keep tweeting to connect with our community. In the Global South, Twitter is an accessible advocacy and networking tool, and we use it to support grassroots leaders.
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Kate Kiama@kate_kiama
27 Nov 2025
Last week, @shesthefirst x @girlrising teams met in Nairobi — a rare chance to connect, reflect, dream-storm, swap books, and shape our culture. Thanks to #GlobalGoodxAmani for co-creating this space. Stronger together!
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📢 Call for Applications! (Kenya 🇰🇪) Are you a women-led, locally-led CBO in Narok County working to strengthen girls’ agency and reduce child marriage? Apply to Naserian: Girls Rising in Narok by by Dec 12 ➡️ bit.ly/NaserianGirlsRisingin…
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Naserian: Girls Rising in Narok is a free, 2-year professional development program for women-led organizations in Narok County, serving girls ages 9–22 to reduce child marriage and strengthen their agency. Apply to participate by Dec 12th. #GirlsFirst #GirlRising #Narok
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Kate Kiama@kate_kiama
28 Oct 2025
What does peace mean to @ShesTheFirst — a proud Civil Society Board Member of @WPHFund? For us, #PeaceIs women and girls leading without fear or limits. 💪🏽🌍 Watch video series here: youtu.be/Revji83cee0 #MyPieceForPeace #PassThePeace
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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. 💪🌍 shesthefirst.org/15th#janani
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“Allow me go to school, let me write my name.” This poem, written and recited by Sukeji Modi—a poet and member of She’s the First’s Girls Advisory Council and Board of Directors—shares what’s at stake when girls are denied an education.
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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 ✊🏽🌎 shesthefirst.org/15th#annie #GirlsLeadTheWay #ShesTheFirst #Advocacy #GirlsVoicesMatters
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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. shesthefirst.org/15th#lps #GirlsLead #STFImpact #ElSalvador #FeministLeadership
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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: bit.ly/STFChaptersBoldStand #WomensRights #YouthVoices #GirlsLead
“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.

ALT “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.

ALT Photo of Siyaa (middle) and 2 fellow chapter members holding a She's the First sign.

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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: shesthefirst.org/15th#tandee…
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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. We are so proud of each of them! shesthefirst.org/news-blog-r…
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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: loom.ly/NKRUqik
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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. ✨ 🔗 shesthefirst.org/news-blog-r… #ShesTheFirst #GirlsEducation #EqualityThroughSport
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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. shesthefirst.org/15th#cynthi…
Cynthia: from first generation graduate to founder

ALT Cynthia: from first generation graduate to founder

"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

ALT "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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✨ “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 ➡️ bit.ly/stfblog-2025 #GirlsLead #EducationForAll #SheTheFirst
Wendy speaks at the Ellas al Frente conference.

ALT Wendy speaks at the Ellas al Frente conference.

Wendy graduates from high school.

ALT Wendy graduates from high school.

Wendy's award-winning artwork at the She's the First Reproduce This art show.

ALT Wendy's award-winning artwork at the She's the First Reproduce This art show.

Wendy supports girl attendees at the Ellas al Frente conference

ALT Wendy supports girl attendees at the Ellas al Frente conference

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Amazing to see the What Would You Do? game in action. Such a powerful way to spark meaningful discussions and put girls’ voices at the center.
Elgon Ebenezer Young Mothers Organization (EEYMO)@EEYMO207
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With @shesthefirst "What Would You Do?" game, we spark meaningful conversations, build empathy, informed decision making and inspire action towards a more equitable world 🌎💪 #GirlsEducation #EmpowermentThroughEducation
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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#mariam… #FeministMentorship #TheGambia
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“You don’t need to be a UN ambassador to deserve a seat at the table.”✨ @lara.b.almeida, Girls Advisory Council member & @stf_pshs President, shares how speaking to Congress changed how she sees her power.💬💪 Read her story: bit.ly/stf-blog-2025 #YouthVoices #GlobalEducation
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At @HavenofdreamsKE, the #WWYDGame is turning silence into self-expression. Girls are opening up about issues affecting them without fear: shesthefirst.org/15th#wwyd
What Would You Do? Girls Tackle Topics Through Play

ALT What Would You Do? Girls Tackle Topics Through Play

A girl laughs while playing What Would You Do

ALT A girl laughs while playing What Would You Do

Girls once silenced by stigma are now opening up about tough topics like teenage pregnancy and relationships and finding their voices in the process, thanks to the What Would You Do? card game. Through play and the creation of safe spaces, girls now have the courage to speak up for themselves, ask for support, and take action. They are finding strength in sharing and learning together.

ALT Girls once silenced by stigma are now opening up about tough topics like teenage pregnancy and relationships and finding their voices in the process, thanks to the What Would You Do? card game. Through play and the creation of safe spaces, girls now have the courage to speak up for themselves, ask for support, and take action. They are finding strength in sharing and learning together.

"I've worked with youth a long time and this is one of the best things I've used to facilitate hard talks." - Facilitator about What Would You Do game.

ALT "I've worked with youth a long time and this is one of the best things I've used to facilitate hard talks." - Facilitator about What Would You Do game.
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Esther, from our partner @arlingtonacade1, 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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