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

We are currently recruiting social justice leaders for our next California Leadership & Advocacy Accelerator training program. You can learn more about our California program by watching this short video: https://lnkd.in/gMUyzTsq And to learn more and apply for our next California training visit https://lnkd.in/gGwXt63e #genderequity #California #leadershipdevelopment #advocacy

NEW DEADLINE to apply for Rise Up’s upcoming Leadership and Advocacy Accelerator training in California! Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gGwXt63e At the training, leaders will have the opportunity to strengthen their advocacy and policy strategies to improve the lives of women, girls, and gender-nonconforming people. Additionally, leaders will be able to apply for up to $100,000 in competitive grant funding to strengthen gender equity across education, health, economic opportunity, and other social justice issues in California. #genderequity #leadershipdevelopment #advocacy #california

Cummins Inc. and Rise Up have collaborated to advance gender equity in Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and the U.S. for the last six years. Together, we’ve leveraged our diverse expertise and networks to train and fund innovative local leaders, creating significant impacts for women and girls. 🌟 We’re truly grateful for our strong partnership with Cummins! Read more about our collaboration in our 15-year impact report: bit.ly/RiseUp15YearReport. #RiseUp15 #genderequity

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Rise Up Leadership Council who shares our vision of a just and equitable world for women, girls, and gender-nonconforming people. 🌟 With diverse backgrounds in the corporate, philanthropic, and social impact sectors, council members bring invaluable experience and passion to our work. We couldn’t have achieved our 15 years of global impact without the Leadership Council’s strategic guidance, critical funding, and steadfast support. Read more in our impact report: bit.ly/RiseUp15YearReport 💜 #RiseUp15 #genderequity #philanthropy

In 2014, we teamed up with The David and Lucile Packard Foundation to launch the Youth Champions Initiative. A decade later, we’re celebrating the impact of 100 Youth Champions advancing the sexual and reproductive health and rights movement around the world. 🌍✨ We are deeply grateful for the Packard Foundation’s partnership. Read our impact report here: bit.ly/RiseUp15YearReport to learn more about the incredible progress we’ve made together. #RiseUp15 #SRHR

Rise Up Leader Arely Westley received this year’s Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award. Arely was recognized for her tireless efforts to uplift LGBTQ+ youth, combat abuses in ICE detention facilities, and expand critical access to immigrant support services in Louisiana. Congratulations Arely! 🎉 ❤️

As we mark the end of Pride Month, we are shining a spotlight on dedicated Rise Up Leaders who are advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and protections in countries around the world. Rise Up Leaders, like Gautam, Jennifer, and Gilmara, inspire us to continue to advocate for a world where every LGBTQ+ individual can live their fullest and most authentic lives. Check out this month's newsletter feature about these three powerful Rise Up Leaders: https://lnkd.in/gMpeWu5P #PrideMonth #genderequity

Check out a recent guest letter from Rise Up's Co-founders Denise Raquel Dunning, PhD and Josie Ramos about our 15 years of impact published by Women's Funding Network. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gJGex2hs

Hello from our Leadership Accelerator in Jharkhand, India! New Rise Up Leaders in India will strengthen education, health, and economic opportunity for women and girls in their communities. Rise Up's Jharkhand program builds on the success of our work in Maharashtra, Delhi, and Rajasthan, where we have partnered with more than 108 local leaders who have successfully advocated for improved policies and laws, impacting the lives of 3.3 million people. Stay tuned for more updates from Jharkhand! #leadershipdevelopment #genderequity