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HerRise Foundation

When Women Rise, Communities Rise With Them.

HerRise Foundation empowers girls and women through education, leadership, mentorship, entrepreneurship, and life-changing opportunities.

Girls learning together in a bright classroom

Building futures where every woman can rise

HerRise Foundation exists to unlock opportunity for girls and women across education, entrepreneurship, leadership, healthcare, and community development—because when one woman rises, she lifts entire communities with her.

We do not charity women into dependency. We invest in their brilliance until the world cannot ignore it.

Our Vision

A world where every girl completes school, every woman owns her economic future, and every community is led by empowered women who shape policy, culture, and opportunity.

  • Dignity

    Every woman deserves respect, agency, and a voice in her own story.

  • Equity

    We dismantle barriers that keep girls and women from reaching their full potential.

  • Community

    Lasting change grows from within—led by women, for women.

  • Transparency

    We measure impact openly and invest every dollar with integrity.

Measured change. Lasting transformation.

Every number represents a woman whose life was rewritten through education, mentorship, and community-led opportunity.

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Women Impacted

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Community Programs

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Countries Reached

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Volunteers Engaged

3,200+Scholarships Granted
88%Program Investment Rate
94%Program Completion Rate

Initiatives that transform lives

our programs are designed to empower women and girls at every stage of their journey. From education and leadership development to entrepreneurship and digital skills training, we provide the support, resources, and opportunities women need to build confident, independent, and impactful futures.

Girls Education Initiative
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Girls Education Initiative

We provide scholarships, learning materials, mentorship, and educational support to help girls overcome barriers and achieve their academic dreams.

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Women Entrepreneurship Program
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Women Entrepreneurship Program

At HerRise Foundation, we empower women entrepreneurs with the tools and opportunities needed to succeed through seed funding, business coaching, and market access for women building sustainable enterprises in their communities.

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Digital Skills Training
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Digital Skills Training

At HerRise Foundation, we provide coding, design, and digital literacy training that equips young women with in-demand tech skills, opening pathways to remote work, innovation, and sustainable digital careers.

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Leadership & Mentorship
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Leadership & Mentorship

At HerRise Foundation, we foster confident and impactful women leaders through one-on-one mentorship, leadership development programs, and supportive peer networks that inspire growth, collaboration, and lasting change.

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Healthcare Awareness Campaigns
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Healthcare Awareness Campaigns

At HerRise Foundation, we promote women’s health and wellbeing through maternal care support, health education, preventive care initiatives, and community outreach programs designed to improve access to quality healthcare for women in underserved communities.

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Community Development Projects
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Community Development Projects

At HerRise Foundation, we support women-led community development through improved infrastructure, clean water initiatives, and cooperative programs that create sustainable solutions and lasting local impact.

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Real women. Real transformation.

Behind every statistic is a name, a dream, and a future rewritten through courage and community.

Portrait of Amara Osei

Amara Osei

Accra, Ghana

I was the first girl in my village to attend university. HerRise did not just pay my fees—they believed I belonged in every room I walked into.

Before

Dropped out at 14 due to family hardship

After

Software engineer mentoring 12 girls

Outcome: Completed university on full scholarship

Portrait of Fatima Hassan

Fatima Hassan

Nairobi, Kenya

With a small grant and weekly coaching, I turned my tailoring skills into a business that now feeds eighteen families.

Before

Single mother with no formal income

After

Community business leader & mentor

Outcome: Launched a cooperative employing 18 women

Portrait of Grace Mbeki

Grace Mbeki

Lagos, Nigeria

HerRise gave me a laptop and a classroom. Today I teach mothers and daughters how to earn online with dignity.

Before

Unemployed after secondary school

After

Certified digital skills facilitator

Outcome: Trained 200+ women in digital literacy

Trusted by those who believe in her

Partner

HerRise showed us that investing in women is not charity—it is the smartest development strategy we have ever funded.

Elena VasquezProgram Director, Global Impact Partners
Volunteer

Mentoring through HerRise changed my life as much as it changed theirs. These women are unstoppable.

Dr. James OkonkwoVolunteer Mentor, 4 years
Donor

I give monthly because I have seen the receipts, the reports, and the faces. This organization delivers.

Sarah MitchellMonthly Donor since 2021
Beneficiary

Before HerRise, I sold vegetables by the roadside. Now I employ twelve women and send my daughter to university.

Amina DialloEntrepreneurship Program Graduate

Together, we rise further

We collaborate with NGOs, corporations, and international organizations who share our commitment to women's empowerment.

  • Global Impact Alliance
  • Women Forward Initiative
  • Education First Coalition
  • African Development Network
  • TechForGood Foundation
  • Community Rise NGO
Volunteers mentoring young women

Your time can change a life

Join a global community of mentors, advocates, and changemakers who believe every woman deserves someone in her corner.

  • Mentorship

    Guide a young woman through career and life decisions remotely or in person.

  • Events

    Support fundraising galas, community workshops, and awareness campaigns.

  • Skills Training

    Teach digital literacy, business skills, or professional development.

  • Internships

    Join our team for hands-on experience in nonprofit operations and impact.

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Questions we hear often

88% of every dollar goes directly to programs—education, entrepreneurship, healthcare, and community development. We publish annual impact reports and quarterly financial summaries for full transparency.

Help HerRise Create Opportunities That Change Lives.

Every contribution helps women and girls build stronger futures.

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