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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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Rise Up Together @riseuptogether.org · May 6
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
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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
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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
Graphic with photos of Rise Up Leaders Aisha Bello Aminu, Fadera Williams, and Oluwatimilehin Onafeso. The text reads, "International Day of Women and Girls in Science" and "These Rise Up Leaders are using STEM to empower and women and girls in their communities & expand access to STEM education." #PromoSky Photo of Rise Up Leader Aisha Bello Aminu. The text reads, "These Rise Up Leaders are using STEM to empower and women and girls in their communities & expand access to STEM education." #PromoSky Photo of Rise Up Leader Fadera Williams. The text reads, "Rise Up Leader Fadera Williams (Nigeria, 2018) launched the Sustain Africa Earth Initiative to encourage Nigerian girls and women to pursue work in STEM. Fadera’s initiative has helped nearly 14,000 girls gain greater access to STEM and climate-focused education and career paths." #PromoSky Photo of Rise Up Leader Oluwatimilehin Onafeso. The text reads, "Rise Up Leader Oluwatimilehin Onafeso (Nigeria, 2025) is working with her organization WAAW Foundation to expand opportunities in STEM education, leadership, and entrepreneurship for women and girls across Nigeria." #PromoSky
February 11, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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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

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February 10, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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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 🔗
Rise Up Together's Nigeria Country Director Theresa Effa speaks to a reporter, who holds up smartphones as she speaks. #PromoSky Rise Up Leader Dennis Tsakpa speaks to a reporter, who holds up a smartphone as he speaks. #PromoSky Graphic on blue background that reads, "press alert." #PromoSky
February 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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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
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February 5, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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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
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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
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#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)
Graphic with photo of Rise Up Leader Sarmad Soomar, who has dark hair, wears glasses, and a patterned shirt. The text reads, "Rise Up Leader Sarmad Soomar developed a children’s book and network, Wo Kahani, that promotes gender equity, challenges traditional gender roles, and has impacted over 5,000 children in Pakistan." #PromoSky
January 29, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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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
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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
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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
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January 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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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. ✨
Graphic with photo of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The quote on it reads, "Somewhere we must come to see that human progress never rolls in on the wheels of inevitability. It comes through the tireless efforts and the persistent work of dedicated individuals … So it is necessary to help time and to realize that the time is always right to do right." #PromoSky #MLK
January 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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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
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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
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January 15, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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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
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January 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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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!
Graphic of quote from Erika Noyola that reads, "Supporting Indigenous applicants and connecting with local institutions has reaffirmed how essential it is to create space where those most often excluded can shape the solutions that affect their lives." #PromoSky #Mexico #Advocacy
January 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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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
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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
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January 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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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
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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
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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
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📽️ 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
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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
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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
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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
Photo of Rise Up Leader Olivia Favela-Gary. The text reads, "Rise Up Leader Olivia Favela-Gary brought together more than 150 midwives and community advocates across California to advance community-rooted systems of maternal care for California families." #PromoSky #Midwifery #Adovcacy #GoodNews
December 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM