She's the First is a national nonprofit that spreads awareness and raises money for girls' education in low income countries.
She's the First is a global nonprofit that empowers college students to become advocates for girls' education on their college campuses, and fundraise to sponsor quality education for first-generation female scholars in low-income countries. American University's chapter was established in 2012.
11/30/2020
We are wrapping up the semester with a movie night! This Wednesday at 8 pm, come watch “Girl Rising” - a film about the power of education to change a girl, and the world. The trailer is linked in our bio, and the zoom link will be in our bio on Wednesday! Join us to be inspired and to celebrate all the work STF has done in this fall semester ✨
10/20/2020
Trigger Warning: gender based violence, femicide, r**e, sexual assault, and Covid-19
This month’s GAP will be a conversation surrounding the impact of COVID-19 on millions of girls’ access to education in low-income communities and the threats this has posed to girls’ safety. We will also look into the response to this emergency and the power and brilliance displayed by these girls.
Join us Wednesday 8 pm EST! You will find the zoom link in your inbox!
10/14/2020
Take a break from studying for midterms, and come chat with your STF fam 💙
Our new Freshman Liaison, Qudsia, is leading this week’s study break, and she is so excited to get to know you all! Zoom link will be in your inboxes soon :) Wednesday 8 pm EST! Keep reading to learn a little bit about Qudsia!
Name: Qudsia Saeed
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Undeclared
What do I do to relax: I like to read, scrapbook, and spend time in nature to relax.
Fun Fact: I was born and raised in Pakistan and moved to the United States when I was 12.
Our first meeting is Wednesday, September 9th, at 8pm EST. You're invited!!
08/21/2020
Let’s talk about Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools. Did you know that Black girls are 6 times more likely than white girls to be suspended? This infographic will introduce you to the topic, but we encourage you to keep learning using the recommended resources.
TODAY IS THE DAY! For the next 24 hours, STF American will be fundraising for the AU Freedom Fund. To donate, please venmo and write STF American in the note. Your donation will directly support Black and Migrant communities at The Young Center, Black Women's Health Imperative, and Sanctuary DMV!!
07/03/2020
TGIF change-makers!!✨ What better way to spend the weekend than checking out our resource recs from Julia & Amanda! 🎞🌤📗
@ She's the First at American University
06/02/2020
Read it, then read it again. Our STF AU official statement of solidarity against racism and acts of hate. 🤝 There is no gender justice without racial justice. 🤝
Full statement below and we will be continuously sharing resources moving forward to encourage our members to be actively anti-racist change-makers today, tomorrow, and every day from here on out.
04/14/2020
A friendly reminder that E-board applications for Fall 2020 are due TONIGHT !!! Feel free to message us about any questions or concerns about the positions or overall organization - we love to see new faces getting involved with leadership & can give any guidance along the way! 😄🚺✨ App takes ~ 5-15 mins!
04/05/2020
🌿👟Want to support STF from home? Feeling tired of being inside all day? Great news!!! You can download “Charity Miles” to support 💠She’s the First💠 - and it requires no monetary contribution from you! Leave it to the organization to pledge $ based on your distance walked, just download the app, choose STF, and get moving (at a safe distance from others)!! ☀️🌷✨
You can join our STF team at: https://miles.app.link/SvKi7qTHr5
🌐 We’re tabling in MGC from 2-4pm today, swing by to say hi and make some bracelets for girls education !!! 🌐 Reminder: Our GAP meeting on •Women in Politics• is tomorrow night at 8pm in SIS 120 — co-hosted by AU College Democrats 🗳🏛✨ You don’t want to miss it!!
02/19/2020
Please read our statement on recent incidents involving American University students. These actions and use of hateful language are unacceptable and inexcusable. Reach out to any members of our chapter for campus resources or personal inquiries as needed.