Rise Up Founder and Executive Director Dr. Denise Dunning is featured in the March 2023 issue of the global publication Alliance Magazine sharing her thoughts on the changes happening in the philanthropic sector. From the article: “Dr. Dunning echoes many in the sector in hoping the trend of fewer restrictions will continue. She expects to see ‘more foundations and wealthy individuals … Read More
Celebrating Feminist Power on IWD 2023
While growing up in Northern Nigeria, Rise Up Leader Jennifer Agbaji recalled that she would return to school after the holidays and see empty chairs. Instead of continuing their studies, young girls in her class had been forced to get married over the school break. “I became a lawyer to bring justice to girls like me who face abuse in … Read More
Rise Up Leaders’ Advocacy Wins
In the past six months, Rise Up Leaders have helped pass 8 laws, policies, or programs that have affected over 3 million people. Take a look at some the incredible wins from India, South Africa, and Nigeria below. Rise Up Leader Sushmita Mukherjee improved community safeguards against child marriage for 151,183 girls through enhanced enforcement of India’s national Prohibition of Child Marriage Act. Specifically, Sushmita and … Read More
Our Plan For Progress in 2023
By Dr. Denise Raquel Dunning, Founder & Executive Director Dear Friends, As I look ahead to what 2023 has in store, I feel hopeful about the meaningful impacts we will achieve together with and for girls, women, and gender-nonconforming people around the world. Rise Up has some big plans for this year and I want to share with you some … Read More
Rise Up Together in South Africa: Lindelwe’s Story
Former Rise Up Together Project Coordinator Lindelwe Mapurisa shares how her experience as a mother influenced her passion for gender equity advocacy and the transformative work she is leading in South Africa.
Rise Up Together in Mexico: Fabiola’s Story
Rise Up Together’s Mexico Country Coordinator Fabiola Rivera Rojas shares the personal experience that led her to become a gender equity advocate and how Rise Up Together’s important work in Mexico is changing the lives of women, girls, and gender-nonconforming people.
Rise Up Together in India: Vidhu’s Story
Rise Up Together’s India Country Lead Vidhu Prabha shares how her experience growing up in India led her to gender equity advocacy and how Rise Up Leaders in the country—including a growing number of male allies—are creating meaningful, lasting change.
Rise Up Together in the US: Claudia’s Story
Rise Up Together’s Associate Director of Programs Claudia Romeu shares how her daughter inspires her work and explains about the important work Rise Up Together is leading to advance gender equity in California and the U.S. South.
10 Rise Up Highlights From 2022
Before we officially say goodbye to 2022, let’s look back together on some of Rise Up’s most notable highlights from the year. We are incredibly grateful to each of you, our dedicated supporters, for your ongoing commitment to advancing gender equity around the world. We took important steps this year towards our vision of an equitable world. This is not … Read More
Celebrating the life of Rise Up Leader Emmanuel Sunday Tagwai
By Theresa Effa, Nigeria Country Director We are deeply saddened to share that Rise Up lost one of its incredible Nigeria alums in September, Mr. Emmanuel Sunday Tagwai. Emmanuel became a Rise Up Leader in 2018 and displayed a passion for creating exponential change and advocating for the rights of women and girls in his community. Emmanuel was the Head … Read More
