Girls First Fund @GirlsFirstFund

🚨Job Alert We are looking for an Operations Associate to support the implementation of our operations policies and systems, and provide admin support to our team. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/GFFOperationsA… Deadline: December 1, 2025! #FeministJobs #GenderJobs

Over to you 🤗 What gives you hope in these times? Let us know in the replies and quotes 💜 #DayOfTheGirl #EndChildMarriage #GirlsFirstFund

We are inspired by their courage and leadership, as we continue to work towards a world where girls can enjoy their childhood and thrive in safe and supportive homes and communities. #DayOfTheGirl #EndChildMarriage #GirlsFirstFund

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On International Day of The Girl today, we uplift the voices of girls and young women in our Changemakers Girls' Council, as they reflect on what gives them hope in these times of crisis ✨ #DayOfTheGirl #EndChildMarriage #GirlsFirstFund

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New term, new dreams! We welcome 500 boys & girls in the of Dream Achievers Clubs in 20 schools across Arua & Maracha through @GirlsFirstFund Through mentorship, life skills & home visits, we’re supporting learners at risk of dropping out of primary school. #EndChildMarriage

The @GirlsFirstFund grantee learning visits open opportunities of learning, sharing and empowering each other to create a world free from #ChildMarriage This week @KiruhuraWomen is hosting some grantees and we are happy to be part: We look forward to great learnings and connections as we front the campaign to #EndChildMarriage @vowforgirls @GirlsNotBrides @girlsalliance @mundocooperante @FemnetProg

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We are excited to announce our 2025 Changemakers Girls’ Council 🎉 👭🏽 The Council brings together girls from different parts of the world to co-create our #GFFChangemakers grants program. Learn more about the Council👉 bit.ly/ChangemakersCo… #GirlsLeadership #EndChildMarriage

❗️Important Update❗️ After 6 incredible years, our Director Fanta Touré, is leaving GFF to start a new chapter. 💜 We are deeply grateful for her visionary leadership, which has been crucial in driving our mission and growing our impact. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/GFFLeadershipT…

📢 Opening tomorrow: Applications for the 2026 CFJ’s Waging Justice for Women Fellowship! You could be the next generation of women lawyers who #WageJustice for women's rights across Africa. Hear from our team about how WJW’s fellowship is building an entire generation of justice champions. #WJWFellowship

Yesterday we held a training of Peer Educators at Buyiga Island in Mpigi District. They were trained on preventing child marriage, life skills, disability, rights and obligations of children. #GirlsFirstFund #EndChildMarriage #DisabilityAwareness

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Want to make your own commitment? 💌Read the letters from the girls: bit.ly/41Nsbac ✍️ Write your own commitment, share it on your profile and tag us! Join our movement to #EndChildMarriage and support every girl, everywhere to achieve her dreams. #CSW69 #Beijing30 #GirlsFirstFund

The event also featured statements from our Director Fanta K. Toure; CEO of Girls Not Brides Dr. Faith Mwangi-Powell; Barbara Curran from the Government of Canada; and Dr. Obiageli Ezekewesili from CIFF. One of our favourite moments from the evening was seeing guests engage with our #DearFutureMe campaign, reading letters written by girls from different parts of the world, and making their commitments to support the dreams, hopes, wishes and aspirations of these girls. #CSW69 #DearFutureMe #GirlsFirstFund

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What happens when filmmakers, storytellers, activists, survivors, champions and allies come together 🤔 ✨A magical evening✨ Together with @GirlsNotBrides, @CIFFchild, the Government of Canada and the @FCDOGovUK, we hosted an inspiring space for conversation, commitments and connections to #EndChildMarriage ❌ 🎬The event was anchored on Nawi, a remarkable film on child marriage, which was also Kenya’s official selection for Best International Feature Film at this year’s Oscar Academy Awards. #CSW69 #Beijing30 #GirlsFirstFund

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"Close your eyes and picture a girl in your life—someone you’d do anything to protect. Now imagine her becoming a child bride. Will you stand with us to ensure every girl has a bright, safe future?" Fanta Toure-Puri, Director, @GirlsFirstFund

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The speakers reminded us of the personal stories driving every actor in the ecosystem, the challenges that come with resisting harmful social norms, the cost to the lives, growth and wellbeing of survivors and activists. There is an urgent need to resource the work of

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Yesterday, we joined forces with @GPChildMarriage and other key partners to host a high-level side event on Bridging the Gap: From Beijing to 2030 – Ending Child Marriage in All Forms. Our Director Fanta K. Toure facilitated a powerful conversation with young activists and survivors of child marriage, including Oumou Khaïry Diallo, Executive Director of the Club des Jeunes Filles Leaders de Guinée @cjflguinee, one of our grantee partners. #GirlsFirstFund #EndChildMarriage #CSW69 #Beijing30

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We are in New York for the 69th Session of the UN Commission on the Status on Women 😀 Excited to (re)connect with peers and partners to advance our mission to end child marriage. #GirlsFirstFund #EndChildMarriage #CSW69 #Beijing30

As we reflect on 30 years of the Beijing Declaration, we are called to protect the gains we have made, to continue resisting against anti-rights groups, and to explore deeper, more meaningful partnerships to protect girls everywhere around the world. #GirlsFirstFund #EndChildMarriage #CSW69 #Beijing30

Fanta also moderated panel discussions with representatives from several member states, civil society and faith groups. We are encouraged by the commitments made towards better policy actions, funding, and collaboration to accelerate progress towards ending child marriage. #GirlsFirstFund #EndChildMarriage #CSW69 #Beijing30

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The speakers reminded us of the personal stories driving every actor in the ecosystem, the challenges that come with resisting harmful social norms, the cost to the lives, growth and wellbeing of survivors and activists. There is an urgent need to resource the work of community-based organizations, especially in the current geopolitical reality. #GirlsFirstFund #EndChildMarriage #CSW69 #Beijing30

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