Our Executive Director, program and field staff members are available for interviews on the Girls On Fire Leaders model, girl’s experiences in Kenya, FGM, child marriage and other human-rights related issues.   Contact us. 

 

 PRESS RELEASE: MARCH 8, 20222

International Women’s Day Collaboration:

1,989 Sisters NFT Collection x Girls on Fire Leaders 
#SistersOnFire collectively lights the path for the next generation of creators and leaders   

This International Women's Day, Girls On Fire Leaders has forged a collaboration with the renowned NFT Collection entitled 1,989 Sisters to educate and empower marginalized girls in Kenya, celebrating the power of women in community.

The mission and values of the Girls on Fire Leaders is clearly aligned with 1,989 Sisters. Our shared aim is to educate, uplift and inspire marginalized women and girls to ignite their right to choose their own future. 

The Practice You Podcast with Elena Brower & Eileen Flannigan

On the education and empowerment of adolescent girls as one of the keys to the future of the world.

Girls on Fire featured in Huffington Post. Article by Brittany Policastro

Girls on Fire featured in Huffington Post. Article by Brittany Policastro

Blog:

"Giving Empowerment" 

Selected as a top charity by Elena Brower, famed author, speaker, yoga teacher.   

Blog: 

"Girls On Fire Igniting Change in a Kenyan Slum" 

Guest Blog Post for Elena Brower's Teach Yoga 

 

 

 

 

Blog:

"Thankful for Adventure Travel that Sparks Change"

Coverage by Anthologie North,  a travel accessories company with meaning and style.  


 

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