Educating girls is one of the world's best investments
Girl Rising is a girls' education non-profit with a mission to use the power of storytelling to change the way the world values girls and their education. We've been delivering evidence-based education programs for more than a decade, equipping girls with vital life skills and building supportive allies around them.
Educating girls is one of the world’s very best investments - transforming lives and unleashing positive ripple effects across families, communities and nations. Learn more about the ripple effects of girls’ education.
Using storytelling
to spark change
Girl Rising launched as a nonprofit after witnessing the power of storytelling to catalyze change. The stories of nine ordinary, extraordinary girls in the original Girl Rising film help spark a global movement for girls’ education. Today, storytelling remains at the heart of our all our programs, including RISE, our flagship education program.
Creating lasting change
Since the launch of our programs 11 years ago, we have worked in 18 countries, delivering our flagship program to
30,000
800,000
Adolescents
Educators
5000
Partners
400
Parents/Caregivers
Equipping them with life skills and mindsets to realize their dreams.
Fostering inclusive classrooms and strengthening their confidence as changemakers.
Supporting them in championing their children’s education and ambitions.
Collaborating to co-create innovative solutions tailored to local challenges.
Where We Work
Collaborating locally and globally for impact:
In India, Kenya, and Guatemala, we deliver RISE, our flagship program, in partnership with local organizations. In Nigeria, we work with 1 Million Teachers to advance education initiatives. Globally, we connect students and educators through our Student Ambassador program and through our community of educators who use our freely accessible education resources.
Resources for
Educators, Global
Girl Rising creates award-winning educational resources that use stories to help young people understand their rights, inspire change, and contribute to a more equitable future. These resources, available in multiple languages, are freely accessible to educators worldwide.
Student Ambassadors, Global
Girl Rising supports a global community of students around the world who are passionate about advancing girls' right to an education and driving greater gender equity. We host regular events for Student Ambassadors and award annual micro-grants to support their activities.
The SPARK
The Spark is the digital publication of the Girl Rising Student Ambassador community - a place where young leaders share their insights, passions, and the initiatives they’re driving to create change. Explore their stories and be inspired by the next generation of changemakers.
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