Don’t ever think you’re too young or too old to change the world. We have been inspired by the continuing efforts of a young Massachusetts teen, Ava Joy, who has used her artistic talents and giant heart to spread love while also raising money for those in need. She is one of our true Ambassadors of Kindness! Ava has devised many projects over the years to fundraise for special causes including homelessness, sick children, and animal shelters. But watching the news during the

While we struggle to deal with how a pandemic affects us personally, we can’t forget the girls around the world who need not only continued access to education, but help to manage even basic needs. She’s the First continues to support girls’ education and make their voices heard worldwide through their partner organizations, and explains the unique challenges girls face when cut-off from schools and mentors during a global pandemic. We encourage you to watch the video and vis

Jharana and Sirjana are two She’s The First Scholars from Nepal, and they have organized a 5K to raise awareness about working towards equality for girls. This event took place on August 26, and this coincided with the 95th Anniversary of American women winning the right to vote. To make the run more personal, each participant wore a tag on their backs in an effort to raise awareness for something that they believe in. Video Credit: https://www.shesthefirst.org/raceforequ

The video above was put together by Andonian to show a sampling of her work to commemorate Armenian Genocide through art. Back in 1989, one year after a massive earthquake in Armenia killed tens of thousands of people, Detroit photographer Michelle Andonian ventured to that nation, the home of her ancestors. While talking to the archbishop, Paren Avedikian, he told of a sad tale of a man who survived the earthquake, but lost so much: His entire family and his home, not to men