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We work to advance gender equity and justice in education, health, and economic opportunity by partnering with visionary local leaders around the world. 🌍️ | Join the movement: riseuptogether.org
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At Rise Up, we work to create a future where all people can thrive by:

🌍️ Partnering with local leaders around the world
💪 Building power with women, girls & allies by providing training, funding & connections
💡 Advancing gender equity & justice in education, health & economic opportunity
Rise Up Together & Girl Rising are hosting a joint side event at UN Women’s #CSW70 on March 20 in NYC! ✨ “Justice Begins Here” will explore what justice looks like when it starts early, is grounded in community, and centers the leadership of girls & women. Register here ➡️ bit.ly/CSW70-justice...
February 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 🙌 #RiseUpLeaders like Aisha Bello Aminu, Fadera Williams, and Oluwatimilehin Onafeso from #Nigeria are using #STEM to build inclusive & equitable futures for women and girls! #EveryVoiceInScience #WomenInSTEM #GirlsInSTEM UNESCO
February 11, 2026 at 5:01 PM
WATCH 📽️ Meet #RiseUpLeaders Precious Onyeka Adigwe and Wisdom Oguike from #Nigeria, who are advancing #GenderJustice by advocating for economic opportunities and support for women and girls across Nigeria. 🙌

Read about these visionary local leaders ➡️ riseuptogether.org/leaders

#PromoSky #Advocacy
February 10, 2026 at 4:17 PM
We were honored to speak with Nigerian media at our 2025 Nigeria Accelerator to amplify #RiseUpLeaders' stories & their gender justice #advocacy. 📢 Check out Nigeria Country Director Theresa Effa & Rise Up Leader Dennis Tsakpa sharing insights with a reporter. Coverage: https://bit.ly/3ZNlUL5 🔗
February 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Our February newsletter is here! 📫 From a peek into how our EORs help drive our global #GenderEquity, to our donor panels – we're thrilled to keep you in the loop as we continue to advance #GenderJustice around the world! 💌 Check your inbox, or read it here: bit.ly/rut-feb26-enews 🔗 #PromoSky
February 5, 2026 at 7:01 PM
WATCH 📽️ Meet Rise Up Leader Irene Mosioma from our 2025 Kenya cohort, who's working to improve girls’ #education in Kajiado County! We’re so inspired by the work Irene is driving for girls in #Kenya. Learn more about Irene and other #RiseUpLeaders in Kenya at riseuptogether.org/leaders. ✨ #PromoSky
February 2, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Our newest #RiseUpLeaders in #Nigeria are developing #advocacy projects to improve the lives of women, girls & gender-nonconforming people in their communities. Learn how leaders like Raquel Kasham Daniel, Augustine Igweshi, Deborah Iroegbu, and Kaseina Dashe are advocating for girls’ #education 🙌
January 30, 2026 at 9:01 PM
#GlobalGoodNews ➡️ We’re excited to spotlight Rise Up Leader Sarmad Soomar from Pakistan! With support from #RiseUpTogether, Sarmad created the children’s book “Wo Kahani” to promote #GenderEquity among children in #Pakistan and to help them challenge traditional gender roles. #RiseUpLeaders (🧵1/2)
January 29, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Meet one of the newest #RiseUpLeaders in #Rajasthan, India – Navin Narayan – a social worker and #SocialJustice researcher. ✨ Navin discusses how advancing #GenderEquity requires thoughtful planning and bringing in women and allies, like men, into the work to foster meaningful change. #PromoSky
January 27, 2026 at 4:42 PM
As we experience the new year, we’re also reflecting on the human moments that made what we accomplished last year possible. From connection & joy, to collective care and power, here are eight moments from #RiseUpTogether’s 2025 Accelerators that remind us why this work matters. ✨ #PromoSky (🧵1/2)
January 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM
We’re so excited to spotlight our 2026 Evening of Impact Speaker: Rise Up Leader Olivia Favela-Gary! 🙌 Olivia is a dedicated midwife & passionate advocate for improving access to quality maternal care for low-income and underserved communities of color across #California. (🧵1/2) #RiseUpLeaders
January 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Today we honor the life and legacy of visionary civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., reflecting on his powerful actions, words, and the #RiseUpLeaders across the globe who embody his call to do right. This #MLKDay, we echo the call to do right, advancing justice around the world. ✨
January 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
WATCH 📽️ Learn how #RiseUpLeaders like Ohimai Ohiosimuan, Cynthia Enweonwu-Arinze, and Faith Adebukola-Areo are working to improve #SRHR and girls’ health across Nigeria. Then read more about these visionary local leaders at riseuptogether.org/leaders🔗 #Advocacy #PromoSky
January 16, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Our January newsletter is here! 🎉From 2025 in photos, to other inspiring #RiseUpTogether updates you might have missed – we’re thrilled to share how we’re continuing to advance gender equity and justice around the globe in the new year! ✨

Read it here ➡️ bit.ly/rut-jan26-en... #PromoSky
January 15, 2026 at 8:50 PM
REGISTER NOW ➡️ Registration is now open for Rise Up Together’s Evening of Impact on March 12, 2026, at The Progress in #SanFrancisco – a celebration of our global achievements and #RiseUpLeaders advancing gender equity & justice around the world! bit.ly/RUT-EOI2026🔗 #PromoSky #BayArea #BayAreaEvents
January 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Since 2017, we’ve partnered with #RiseUpLeaders across Mexico to advance #GenderJustice & we’ve been thrilled to work with Erika Noyola, our new Mexico Country Representative, to deepen our impact! ✨ Thanks to her leadership, we received the highest number of leader applications in Mexico to date!
January 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Meet one of the newest #RiseUpLeaders in Rajasthan, India, Lalita Ameta, who works with the Centre for Community Economics and Development Consultants Society. At our recent Accelerator in #Rajasthan Lalita learned how to effectively advance #GenderEquity & integrate key takeaways into her work. ✨
January 7, 2026 at 5:03 PM
REMINDER 📣 We're searching for our next cohort of #RiseUpLeaders in South Africa! Our team will select 25 visionary local civil society leaders to participate in Rise Up Together’s Leadership and Advocacy Accelerator training program from April 13-18, 2026. (🧵1/2)

#PromoSky #Opportunity
January 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Happy New Year from Rise Up Together! 🎉 We're full of hope & confidence as we embark on a #NewYear. We know progress is possible: We see it in the work #RiseUpLeaders are doing. Together we're building a more just & equitable world, powered by local leadership, proven impact and YOU. 🫶 #HappyNewYear
January 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
LAST CHANCE 📢 Through midnight, every gift to #RiseUpTogether will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $15k – doubling your investment in a proven, global model for advancing #GenderJustice through locally led change 👉 https://riseuptogether.org/donate/ 🔗 #GivingBack #GivingSeason #NewYearsEve
December 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
WATCH 📽️ Our newest #RiseUpLeaders in Nigeria are developing #advocacy projects to improve the lives of women, girls, and gender-nonconforming people in their communities and beyond. Learn about the leaders who are working to address #education across Nigeria. ✨
December 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
📽️ Rise Up Leader Govind Singh Rathore built meaningful connections at our recent Leadership Accelerator in #Rajasthan India. Among participants of all genders, he connected with several men committed to challenging gender norms & dismantling barriers, using their allyship to advance #GenderEquity
December 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The newest #RiseUpLeaders in Nigeria are addressing a wide range of #GenderJustice issues, like gender-based violence (GBV). Learn how leaders like Josiah Chijindu Egbilika, Janet Inyali, and Dennis Tsakpa are working to address #GBV in their communities. Learn more: riseuptogether.org/leaders 🔗
December 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
WATCH 📽️ Meet Rise Up Leader Payal S, one of the newest #RiseUpLeaders in #Rajasthan India! Learn about Payal’s work to empower youth and how #RiseUpTogether’s Leadership Accelerator has equipped her with the tools, network & resources to transform the lives of young women and girls in Rajasthan. ✨
December 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
We’re excited to spotlight Rise Up Leader Olivia Favela-Gary in our latest #GlobalGoodNews story! ✨ Olivia is improving access to #MaternalCare & brought together more than 150 midwives & community advocates to advance community-rooted systems of care for families across California. #RiseUpLeaders
December 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM