In a world where rights are under attack and progress is hard-won, joy is a radical act — and a powerful force for change. Held on March 12, 2026 at The Progress in San Francisco, Rise Up Together’s Evening of Impact brought together changemakers, philanthropists, and global leaders to celebrate the courage, creativity, and resilience of Rise Up Leaders advancing … Read More
2025 Evening of Impact Highlights: Denise Dunning’s Remarks
Held on April 30, 2025, at The Progress in San Francisco, Rise Up Together’s Evening of Impact brought together over 100 changemakers, philanthropists, and global leaders to celebrate the power of grassroots leadership and collective action in building a more just and gender-equal future. Rise Up Together’s Executive Director and Co-founder Denise Dunning shared how Rise Up Together is advancing … Read More
2025 Evening of Impact Highlights: Betty Adera’s Remarks
Held on April 30, 2025, at The Progress in San Francisco, Rise Up Together’s Evening of Impact brought together over 100 changemakers, philanthropists, and global leaders to celebrate the power of grassroots leadership and collective action in building a more just and gender-equal future. Rise Up Leader Betty Adera from Kenya, who was our featured speaker, shared her powerful story … Read More
Highlights from Rise Up Together’s 2025 Evening of Impact
Held on April 30, 2025, at The Progress in San Francisco, Rise Up Together’s Evening of Impact brought together over 100 changemakers, philanthropists, and global leaders to celebrate the power of grassroots leadership and collective action in building a more just and gender-equal future.
Highlights from The Power of Girls’ Education and Leadership: A Spotlight on Africa
On October 3, 2024, Rise Up Together and She’s the First co-hosted The Power of Girls’ Education and Leadership: A Spotlight on Africa. This event underscored the urgent need to invest in girls’ education and leadership to drive meaningful progress toward gender equality. The event featured inspiring women leaders from Rise Up Together and She’s the First, whose visionary work … Read More
Rise Up Leader Ashwani Tiwari on Winning Ban Ki-moon Award
On September 25, 2024, Rise Up Leader Ashwani Tiwari from India received the Ban Ki-moon Award for Women’s Empowerment for his dedication and contributions to advancing STEM and entrepreneurship education for girls in India as the founder of Maker Labs. We spoke with Ashwani about this incredible achievement, and he shared how Rise Up Together has supported his leadership journey. … Read More
Meet Rise Up Leaders in California
In June of 2023, global nonprofit Rise Up Together held its second Leadership and Advocacy Accelerator training in California with a group of 23 visionary local leaders representing a diverse array of experiences, identities, and career paths. Following the week-long intensive training, Rise Up Leaders in California are eligible for competitive grant funding from Rise Up Together to support their … Read More
2023 Rise Up Together Annual Gala
Rise Up Together held its Annual Gala on October 26, 2023. Our theme this year was “Hear Our Voices,” a righteous declaration and tribute to the global voices of Rise Up Leaders who share their stories and advocate for meaningful change in their communities and countries around the world. Click on the videos below to watch our 2023 speakers.
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.
