The Girls First Summit (GFS), a one-day annual professional training for She’s the First partners and grassroots leaders, has grown since its inaugural gathering in Nairobi in 2017. In 2025, we proudly hosted more than 180 practitioners between the 9th edition in Kenya and the 2nd in Uganda. What makes GFS special is how deeply rooted it is in listening to girls.
8 Unforgettable Moments of our 15th Anniversary Gala
On May 1st, 170 girl champions joined us for a 15th Anniversary Breakfast Gala, held in WPP’s Sky Lounge in New York City. She’s the First launched a month-long celebration and campaign to invest in community-based organizations, that on the frontlines of educating and mentoring girls.
Here are 8 reasons why this was our favorite She’s the First fundraiser of all time!
Girls First Summit 2024 Debuts in Uganda and Shines in Nairobi
After months of meticulous preparation, the 8th iteration of the Girls First Summit in Nairobi and the first-ever Summit in Uganda finally arrived! Girls First Summit, hosted by She’s the First, brings together courageous women who work with underserved girls to strengthen their programs, learn practical ways to build girls' power in their communities, and network.