In honor of National Poetry Month, an American tradition started in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, She’s the First has announced an international campaign that celebrates prose all for girls’ education. From April 11th – April 19th, the not-for-profit is asking writers, students, and advocates for girls’ educations across the globe to write poems that answer the question: If the world was your classroom, what would you teach a girl? I invite all HerCampus readers to join us in building a voice for girls everywhere who dream of one day becoming collegiettes™ themselves. Here’s how you and your friends can help:
Meet Rebecca: A girl from Sudan!
– Tweet @shesthefirst with a 140 character poem with the hash tag #stfpoem or on the STF Facebook wall.
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– Spread the word to your peers, friends, and family members using word-of-mouth or social media. Add one of these official badges to add to your site throughout April.
– NYCers can attend a workshop in a Brooklyn high school on April 19th led by Oprah-approved poet Azure Antoinette.
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– During April 20-April 30, you can purchase and create poetry e-cards to commemorate the spring holidays (Easter, Passover, etc.) through shesthefirst.org. E-cards will be $4 each through PayPal. Ultimately, STF hopes to sponsor a year of education for a girl in Sudan for $365 through Project Education Sudan. STF is searching for an angel company or individual who will match this amount so they can sponsor two girls. If you’re familiar with any, please reach out to info@shesthefirst.org.
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Be sure to leave a comment below with your poetry for the cause.Want to bring STF to your school? Head here for more information on how to start your own chapter of She’s the First at your university.Â
HC xo,
Gennifer