Rise Up

Do you want to live in a world where all people have the opportunity to live healthy lives, gain an education, achieve economic mobility, and fulfill their potential? So do we. Rise Up partners with visionary local leaders by providing the training, funding, and networks they need to create meaningful, lasting change. You can stay informed about the global movement for gender equity and justice and how to take action by joining our email list today. Sign up now: https://bit.ly/RUemails

#RecommendedRead: Insightful article written by Rise Up Leader Anshu Jha and her coworker at SEWA Delhi, Laxmi Bohora. The piece powerfully uncovers the harsh realities of 'chindi work'—the segregation of garment waste—carried out by women under exploitative conditions. Despite their essential contributions to the textile recycling industry, these women are often overlooked, leaving their labor undervalued and their needs unmet. This article serves as a crucial call to action to recognize their work and address the deep-rooted inequities they face. Thank you for shedding light on this topic, Anshu Jha! https://lnkd.in/eBM7y6Zg

We are excited to announce the speakers of our virtual event, "The Power of Girls' Education and Leadership: A Spotlight on Africa," co-hosted by Rise Up and She's the First! Join us on October 3 to hear from these inspiring leaders: ✨ Margaret Bolaji, Rise Up Leader and Executive Director of Stand With A Girl (SWAG) Initiative in Nigeria ✨ Njeri Gladys, She's the First Girls Advisory Council Member and Founder of Her Voice Matters F-KE in Kenya ✨ Sukeji Modi, She’s the First Board Member and Girl Child Activist from South Sudan ✨ Rukia Sebit, Rise Up Leader and Co-founder of The Sunflower Trust in Kenya Mark your calendars! 🗓 Thursday, October 3, 2024 ⏰ 9:00-10:00 AM PT 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/ePsFt4NT

We're thrilled to highlight Michelle Swenson, a founding member and Chair of Rise Up's Leadership Council. Over the last decade, Michelle has been a true strategic partner and has played a critical role in helping us grow and scale our global impact. Michelle recently shared with us her personal connection to gender equity and what inspires her continued commitment to creating a world where everyone can thrive. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gBXmQjzk #Leadership #GenderEquity #Nonprofit

With the U.S. election less than two months away and tonight’s presidential debate, we’re thinking about issues that truly matter to us: ☑ Reproductive freedom ☑ Economic justice for low- and middle-income families ☑ Closing the gender pay gap ☑ Affordable child care These are just a few of the critical topics impacting our progress toward gender equity. What matters most to you as we head toward Election Day? 🗳️ Share your thoughts below. 💬 ⬇ #Election2024 #DebateNight #GenderEquity #EconomicJustice #PolicyMatters

We can’t wait for this event! Thank you, Leadership Council member Jodi Morris for your continued support!

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible power of storytelling and how books help us explore new perspectives and connect with different worlds. 📚🎉 Here’s a peek at what the Rise Up team is currently reading! We’d love to hear from you too—what’s on your reading list? Drop your recommendations in the comments! • 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝘁𝘆, 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲: Big Swiss by Jen Beagin  • 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱?: Prophet Song by Paul Lynch • 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳?: Grief is for People by Sloane Crosley  • 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?: The Bricks before Brown: The Chinese American, Native American, and Mexican American Struggle for Educational Equality by Marisela Martinez-Cola  • 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺, 𝗳𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲?: The Intersectional Environmentalist by Leah Thomas  • 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁-𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?: Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino • 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀, 𝗳𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱: All Fours, Miranda July  • 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗶𝗿?: Untamed by Glennon Doyle  • 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗼-𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮?: Many Stories of Syeda X: The Story of an Unknown Indian by Neha Dixit  • 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗺?: En diciembre llegaban las brisas by Marvel Moreno #ReadABookDay #Storytelling

We’re excited to announce that Rise Up is co-hosting a special virtual event with She's the First to celebrate the power of girls everywhere! 🌍🎉 Join us on October 3 for “The Power of Girls' Education and Leadership: A Spotlight on Africa” to hear from inspiring women and young leaders who are transforming the lives of girls across Africa. At the event, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of why supporting girls' education and leadership is essential to achieving gender equality. 🗓 Thursday, October 3, 2024 ⏰ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT 🔗 bit.ly/PowerOfGirls24 Registration is free, but space is limited. Reserve your spot today! #IDG2024 #DayOfTheGirl #GirlsLeadership #GenderEquality

Community-driven advocacy sparks lasting social change. For example, Rise Up Leader Suman Verma was successful in engaging key decision makers, leading to larger state-level intervention and increased workplace protections against sexual and economic exploitation for over 690,000 women in India working in informal sectors. And Rise Up Leader Claudia Elizabeth Cuéllar Ochoa guaranteed care and support for victims of sexual violence and protecting the fundamental rights of more than 360,000 adolescents in Mexico. Discover more about Rise Up Leaders’ impact and how our partnership transform lives in our special feature: https://ow.ly/bioP50TfFSs

🌍 Advocacy is at the heart of our work with local leaders. At Rise Up we believe that: 🔑 Advocacy is the key to tackling some of the world's most pressing gender equity challenges. 🙋🏽♀️ Advocacy is most effective when it is led and/or involves the people most impacted. 🤝Storytelling, alliance building, and community mobilization are components of an effective advocacy strategy. Check out our latest summer newsletter to discover inspiring advocacy successes from around the globe: https://ow.ly/xluR50Ta3p3