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She's the First (now part of Girl Rising)

Now part of Girl Rising after an October 2025 merger, She's the First advances girls' education and leadership by partnering with 900 community organizations and 295 girl-led chapters in 62 countries on mentorship, leadership training and staff capacity-building.

She's the First reports impacting 1.1 million+ girls in 62 countries over 16 years — and since merging with Girl Rising, the combined group reaches 3 million+ youth.

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What She's the First (now part of Girl Rising) does

She's the First supports girls' education and leadership by partnering with local community organizations around the world rather than running its own schools. It started on November 1, 2009 as a YouTube video made by Tammy Tibbetts, with Christen Brandt joining right after, and grew into a network of 900 community partner organizations and 295 girl-led chapters in 62 countries. Over 16 years it reports impacting 1,115,000 girls.

Its programs combine mentorship for girls, activism and leadership training, and the Girls First Institute, which trains partner organizations' staff in girl-centered program design. In 2024 it reached 289,149 girls, up 80.6% from the year before, and 83% of partner organizations reported a significant improvement in staff expertise after the Institute's training.

An important update for donors: on International Day of the Girl 2025, She's the First merged with Girl Rising, a New York-based girls' education nonprofit, and now operates under the Girl Rising name. She's the First's programs and staff moved over to the combined organization, and donations are now made at GirlRising.org.

Key facts

  • Reports 1,115,000 girls impacted over 16 years through 900 community partner organizations and 295 girl-led chapters in 62 countries (shesthefirst.org)
  • Reached 289,149 girls in 2024, an 80.6% increase over the previous year (shesthefirst.org/impact)
  • 83% of partner organizations report a significant improvement in staff expertise from its Girls First Institute training (shesthefirst.org/impact)
  • Merged with Girl Rising in October 2025; the combined organization reports reaching 3 million+ youth (girlrising.org)

Before you give

  • Donations now go to Girl Rising; its donate page says it accepts checks, money orders, wire transfers, and stock (contact donations@girlrising.org). Mailing address: 11 Broadway, Suite 615, New York, NY 10004.
  • shesthefirst.org displays a Candid/GuideStar transparency seal, but the level could not be confirmed.

Common questions

Is She's the First (now part of Girl Rising) a legitimate charity?

Tax status: US nonprofit — shesthefirst.org describes itself as a 501(c)(3); since the 2025 merger gifts go to Girl Rising, which says all gifts are tax-deductible (Girl Rising EIN not verified). It isn't rated by the major evaluators, which is common for small, local and non-US charities. As with any charity, check its latest filings before a large gift.

Are donations to She's the First (now part of Girl Rising) tax-deductible?

US nonprofit — shesthefirst.org describes itself as a 501(c)(3); since the 2025 merger gifts go to Girl Rising, which says all gifts are tax-deductible (Girl Rising EIN not verified). US donors can look for gifts routed through Girl Rising (New York, NY) — merged organization; EIN not verified.

Where does She's the First (now part of Girl Rising) work?

She's the First (now part of Girl Rising) works in 62 countries globally. It is based in New York, NY.

How do I donate to She's the First (now part of Girl Rising)?

Use the Donate button on this page — it goes straight to She's the First (now part of Girl Rising)'s own donation page on girlrising.org. randomcharity.com doesn't process payments, doesn't see your card details and takes no cut.

Sources

  1. shesthefirst.org/
  2. shesthefirst.org/who-we-are
  3. shesthefirst.org/impact
  4. shesthefirst.org/merger
  5. girlrising.org/
  6. girlrising.org/donate
  7. girlrising.org/financials

Profile researched and last reviewed September 2026. Ratings and figures change — the linked evaluator pages always show the current version.

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