Making A Difference with Team Girl Up By Sofia Stafford I did it! Earlier this month, I crossed the finish line after 26.2 miles! I was proud to cross the finish line at the 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, but I was even more proud to... Read More
30 College Women. 20 Schools. 2 Days. Bettering the world for girls everywhere. From October 1-2, Girl Up held its first ever Campus Leader Symposium at their headquarters in Washington D.C. It was... Read More
Day of the Girl 2016: An Interview with #GIRLHERO & Instagram COO Marne Levine By Becca Bean October is a big deal when you’re involved in Girl Up. Sure, this is a good time to celebrate... Read More
Day of the Girl 2016: Why Cara Delevigne is My #GIRLHERO By Sarra Alayyan Buy Cara’s T-Shirt (All proceeds go to Girl Up!) Bold, Girl, Hero. Cara Delevingne embodies these three words with grace and unfailing bravery.... Read More
Why Dr. Jen Welter is my #GIRLHERO By Meg Schwartz “I want you all to do me a favor and from this moment on, right here, if you haven’t already: have the audacity to own your personal power.” Dr. Jen Welter captured my attention as she... Read More
Why Abhilasha Damor is My #GIRLHERO By Vaannila Annadurai It’s hard enough having to have to drop out of school because your family can’t afford it, but to decide to go back to school and help other girls in the process, that’s true courage.... Read More
Raise Your Voice for Girls’ Education It’s that time of year: Back to School. In many parts of the world, girls are buying their text books, going back to sports practices and seeing their friends—all in anticipation of the school... Read More
2016 Girl Up Leadership Summit From July 11-13, 300 passionate girl advocates from around the world will convene for the 5th annual Girl Up Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. For three days these young female leaders will participate in leadership... Read More
Building Girl Leaders in India “How many of you graduated from high school?” No one raised their hand. 10th grade? A few hands. 8th grade? A few more. While the number of hands in the air increased as we went lower, there was no level of schooling... Read More
