Jun 12
10 years. 200,000 girls. One incredible community.
What a gathering.
The Girls First Summit at 10 brought together the leaders, changemakers, and innovators that have made this movement possible. Together, we celebrated a decade of learning, bold ideas, and a shared commitment to breaking down barriers and creating a world where every girls is educated, respected, and heard.
And we're just getting started.
#GirlsFirstSummit #GirlsFirstAt10
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Kate Kiama retweeted
1) Back in 2023, I got pulled onto the #GirlHour panel at the #GirlsFirstSummit with zero warning. No script. Just a voice. (Pic 3 & 4)
This weekend I watched my mentee Blessing take that same seat. That's what a decade of this summit builds.
#GFS10Years
@HVMKenya @girlrising
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Jun 9
The Girls First Summit 2026 brought together partners, advocates, and changemakers united by a shared belief: that girls deserve communities that stand with them and opportunities to shape their own futures.
Together, over the last decade, this community has reached more than 200,000 girls.
To everyone who filled the room, and everyone who has helped build this journey along the way: thank you. This milestone belongs to you.
The Nation covered the Girls First Summit at 10. Read the full feature.
bit.ly/3Qd87fR
đź“Ť Nairobi | #GirlsFirstSummit #GFS2026 #GirlRising #GFS10Years
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The #GirlsFirstSummit has reminded us that girls are not just participants in change they are leaders of it. At My Body My Body, we remain committed to advancing girls' agency, body autonomy, and equal opportunities for all girls to thrive and lead.
#GirlsRising #GenderEquality
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For us, the #GirlsFirstSummit was more than a gathering it's a catalyst for change. Through learning, partnerships, and shared action, we continue to champion girls' agency, body autonomy, SRHR, and leadership.
When girls rise, communities thrive. Together,
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Jun 5
The full too, change makers from Kenya and Uganda together for girls.
@girlrising @Mybody_Ke #girlsfirstsummit #GFS2026
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The 10th Girls First Summit is officially open organized by our partners @girlrising to unite change makers and to learn, connect, and power the movement for girls' rights. #GirlsFirstSummit #GFS10Years @girlrising @kate_kiama @shesthefirst @GlobalGirlsGLOW @litworldsays
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Jun 5
As we look beyond grants, one message stood out: sustainable impact requires resourced organizations, innovative models, and stronger collaboration. The future belongs to those who build together. #BeyondGrants #GirlsFirstSummit
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Jun 5
What does sustainable resource mobilization look like beyond grants? Today's #BeyondGrants panel explored collaboration, locally led financing, social enterprise, and collective action with @stellanderitu #DaphneKabeberi, and #PatriciaKwamboka. #GirlsFirstSummit
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Jun 5
"You can run a profitable business for maximum impact", Daphne Kabeberi
#GirlsFirstSummit #GFS10Years
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Every girl deserves the opportunity to rise, thrive, and reach her full potential! Meet our champion Sharon Kathambi from Meru! She is joining other girls at the #GirlsFirstSummit. @UNFPA_ESARO @UNGEI @girlrising
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Big news in the room. Girl rising and she's the first are now one - bigger table, the same commitment to girls
@girlrising #girlsfirstsummit #ShesTheFirst
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Jun 5
From girl-led monitoring and evaluation to peer mentorship, she highlighted how the Summit deepened collaboration and improved the relevance of their work for girls’ wellbeing and rights. #GirlsFirstSummit #GirlLedChange @MsichanaKuria
Jun 5
Florence Andesia reflected on how girl-centered SRHR and mental health training at #GirlsFirstSummit strengthened @MsichanaKuria design truly responsive, girl-led programs.
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Jun 5
@KhabaiAlwanyi reflects on how the #GirlsFirstSummit shaped her approach to girl-centered SRHR programming .From participatory design to gamified SRHR tools, her work shows what happens when girls co-create solutions that impact their lives. #10YearsImpact @Mybody_Ke @girlrising
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The merger between @shesthefirst and @girlrising is a big step towards advancing girl rights and strengthening the #Girlmovement! #GFS10Years #GirlsFirstSummit
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Girls speak: affirmations from mentors makes girls feel safe enough to share their issues, they urge mentors to check their behaviors, since they keep quiet when they perceive they will be judged.
@girlrising #GirlsFirstSummit #GFS10Years
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Jun 5
Happy allies at the Girls First Summit—gathered in solidarity, shared purpose, and deep commitment to advancing girls’ rights and leadership #GirlsFirstSummit
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