She's the First at UCLA
University of California - Los Angeles
About She's the First at UCLA
She's the First at UCLA is a passionate student organization rooted in the Los Angeles community at the University of California - Los Angeles, united by a singular mission: to empower girls in low-income countries through educational opportunity. This student-led initiative represents the collective belief that education transforms lives and creates lasting pathways to independence, dignity, and success for young women facing systemic disadvantages.
Founded on the conviction that an educated girl becomes an unstoppable force for change, She's the First at UCLA brings together UCLA students who recognize their privilege and responsibility to act. The organization is entirely student-funded, student-run, and student-led—reflecting authentic grassroots commitment rather than top-down charity. Members gather regularly to discuss pressing global issues including human trafficking, climate change, and educational access, connecting these challenges to girls' agency and empowerment.
Operating from UCLA's Los Angeles campus, the organization embodies the university's values of service and social consciousness while maintaining independence and student autonomy. Their approach is grounded in dignity and partnership rather than saviorism, understanding that sustainable change requires listening to and supporting the voices of girls themselves. The team works intentionally to provide not just resources, but meaningful educational support that respects cultural contexts and addresses real barriers.
She's the First at UCLA represents more than a student club—it's a movement of young people committed to justice and equity. Members find community with peers who share their values, develop leadership skills through meaningful work, and contribute to tangible improvements in girls' lives across the globe. By choosing to act while still students at UCLA, these young leaders demonstrate that age is no barrier to creating significant, lasting impact on global educational inequity.