Girl Up

Mora, 18, Argentina. Mora’s project will develop a training program on menstrual justice for teenagers in Buenos Aires.

Ayoola, 19, United Kingdom. Ayoola’s project empowers underprivileged girls to combat social injustice through mentorship, leadership training, and community impact initiatives.

Esther, 18, Malawi. Esther’s project empowers underprivileged girls to become confident leaders through advocacy workshops.

Nirvana, 17, Australia. “Women for Climate Resilience” empowers Sydney women and girls to lead sustainable, community-focused climate initiatives through interactive workshops.

Amara, 21, Zambia. The Empower Her project promotes gender equality through menstrual health education, practical skills, and community-driven advocacy.

Livia, 20, Brazil. The Lovelace Lab inspires high school girls to use technology for social transformation.

Audry, 21, Rwanda. AshleTech Connect SRHR supports Sub-Saharan adolescents and young women by providing a safe, stigma-free space for sexual and reproductive health education and empowerment.

Mahtot, 24, Ethiopia. SheCanTech is a virtual program that provides digital literacy skills in local languages to girls in underserved communities, while connecting them with women in STEM for mentorship and career guidance.

Nhili, 18, Morocco. The “Queen’s Gambit: Empowering Girls Through Chess” event on April 6, 2025, in El Jadida will bring together 100 girls and women to empower them in chess, organized with the National Foundation of Chess. 

Oslie, 21, Zimbabwe. The “Healthy, Educated, Empowered – Rural Girls’ Initiative” is a program supporting the well-being, education, and empowerment of 500 rural adolescent girls in Manicaland.

Yehansa, 19, United Arab Emirates. Yehansa’s project aims to provide goodie bags with essential stationery supplies to displaced Gazan children at a school in Emirates Humanitarian City. 

Janna Athena, 20, Philippines. LeadHER: Building STEAM Leaders is a 2-day workshop that teaches leadership and STEAM skills, including Python coding, problem solving, and building simple machines.

Sibusisiwe, 23, Malawi. The Girl Up Elevate Future Leaders Mentorship Program empowers female students in Malawi with skills in financial literacy, leadership, career guidance, and menstrual hygiene through sessions led by industry professionals.

Taia, 16, United States of America. Taia’s project, Blacksmithing Blast Workshops, aims to improve mental health and introduce girls to the male-dominated field of blacksmithing through hands-on workshops.  

Niyamat, 17, India. HerCode is a project empowering girls in New Delhi by teaching coding and digital skills through a tech camp and mentorship.

Salvation, 24, Nigeria. The Safe Zones Project is a two-month initiative that trains university students and secondary school peers to prevent and respond to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) through education and outreach. 

Milan, 17, South Africa. Milan’s project is a multi-month campaign aimed at educating high school students about gender-based violence, culminating in a community event with a Q&A session featuring guest speakers. 

Ilham, 23, Ghana. Ilham’s project aims to promote mental health awareness among students, focusing on depression, anxiety, and stress, while providing practical tools for resilience and emotional well-being.

Anjali, 16, USA. CHIGirls: Health, Education, & Connection aims to educate youth on female health, foster connections among girls in Chicago, raise healthcare awareness, and donate hygiene products to homeless women.

Adeola, 20, Nigeria. The STEM Empowerment program is a 2-day initiative in Nigeria aimed at inspiring and educating 300 girls from low-income backgrounds through a STEM Career Awareness Conference and Science Exhibition Fair. 

Vivian, 13, Kenya. Vivian’s project will host a girls’ soccer tournament in Kajiado, creating a day of fun, empowerment, and community engagement.

Aurora, 17, Peru. Campeonas is Peru’s first STEM camp in Indigenous languages, empowering girls aged 13 to 17 with inspiring talks, virtual workshops, and a finale in Lima to present their innovative projects to a panel of experts. 

Mumba, 16, Zambia. EmpowerLab Zambia equips 40 teenage girls from Kanyama with coding skills and climate action awareness, blending web development training with climate resilience discussions to drive sustainable change. 

Omotolani, 22, Nigeria. SafeDigiGirls is a 4-week boot camp empowering 40 young girls in rural Nigeria with essential digital skills while prioritizing their safety and mental well-being. 

Intan, 22, Indonesia. The Surakarta Menstrual Care Project tackles period poverty by producing 100 reusable menstrual underwear, offering education on menstrual health, and distributing them to underserved groups, while supporting local tailors and economic empowerment. 

Marie Falerne, 21, Haiti. Marie’s initiative is an educational workshop focused on the menstrual cycle, sexual abuse prevention, self-defense, and sexual health, aimed at supporting teenage girls displaced by gunmen attacks in IDP camps.

Goodness, 20, Nigeria. The goal of the Community Art Wall Project is to create a vibrant, interactive space that empowers young girls to express their thoughts, experiences and aspirations related to gender equality. 

Tahirah, 20, USA. Sports Like A Girl Summit is a free, one-day event empowering young girls through sport, with hands-on workshops led by elite athletes to build confidence, teamwork, and resilience.

Aleeza, 18, Ghana. Aleeza’s program will empower 100 girls aged 12-16 with digital skills, confidence, and mentorship, inspiring them to pursue tech careers and become digital leaders.

Jordan, 23, USA. Women’s Wellness is a free workshop series that educates young women and girls on overcoming health challenges, empowering them to take charge of their well-being through speaker stories and discussions. 

Maylen, 23, Argentina. The Gender and Youth Political Advocacy Commission in Buenos Aires empowers young leaders to influence policies for gender equality through dialogues, campaigns, and events like the Feminist Assembly.

Kelly, 17, Brazil. The Olimpíada Feminina de Biologia, Brazil’s Girl Biology Olympiad, encourages Brazilian girls, especially from public schools, to explore biology and reduce the gender gap through mentorship, resources, and academic opportunities.

Destiny, 16, USA. “Her Voice Matters” empowers 50 girls from underserved communities in Houston to become mental health advocates through workshops, mentorship, and community projects. 

Laila, 16, Zambia. Laila’s project is a gender-based equality project that will address and promote equal opportunities for all genders in her community.