Overview
Swipe right for social change! You can join Girl Up USA’s She’s So Social campaign to train girls to be effective advocates and champions of change – all through the power of social media! Use your voice to power the issues that matter to you. Through skill-building workshops and She’s So Social awards, you will have the opportunity to engage with top women leaders in the country to leverage your digital advocacy skills and communicate with all audiences, enabling each of our voices to be heard and amplified in the digital space! You can turn your vision into reality with storytelling, creativity, and some content know-how! #ShesSoSocial
STATISTICS
According to Pew Research:
- According to a survey of over 5,700 people representative of the US adult population, the majority of adults under 30 say they’re online constantly.(2023)
- Nearly half of social media users were politically active on social media (2023).
- Over half of Americans say they get part of their news from social media sources (2024).
- Approximately 67% of Americans believe that social media is important for creating sustained social activism movements.
- 95% of American youth ages 13–17 use social media. (US Surgeon General)
According to the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory 2024, social media can benefit some youth by providing a positive community and connection with others who share identities, abilities, and interests. It can also provide access to important information and create a space for self-expression.
As discovered with movements like #BlackLivesMatter and #MeToo, social media has the opportunity to create online spaces where people come together and find support. Instances such as the Arab Spring and Occupy Wall Street showcase the global effect that can take place by sharing ideas online, such as massive gatherings that create unity for a cause.
WHAT YOU GAIN
- Learn directly from digital activism PRO and STORYTELLER Arlie Shugaar
- More effective and tangible storytelling skills through guided workshops at the She’s So Social Summit
- Explore social justice issues you’re PASSIONATE about
- Unlocking your social media content creation skills
- Connect and network with Girl Up USA changemakers
- WIN the She’s So Social Awards for social media content to win:
- Free Girl Up Merch
- Free Girl Up Summit ticket
- Grand-prize of $300 USD
- More & MORE!
- Access to a She’s So Social Resource Packet with digital advocacy tips, tricks, and more!
UPCOMING PROGRAM
Saturday, February 1, 2025 1:00-3:00 PM EST| She’s So Social Summit
Learn how to use your SOCIAL MEDIA for SOCIAL JUSTICE at the She’s So Social Summit!
Guest speaker, Arlie Shugaar, was Head of Rapid Response Video at Kamala HQ and previously worked at the Executive Office of the President, the White House, and more! She will lead a discussion on storytelling and impactful content creation. Find out more about how to enter for She’s So Social awards and win a grand prize of $300 USD!
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | She’s So Social Award Submissions OPEN
Do you want to have your work showcased with Girl Up USA? Tell a story, start a conversation, or amplify a social justice issue you care about all with the chance to apply for a nationally-recognized She’s So Social award!
Award submission details and rubrics are coming soon. Stay tuned!
