Daughters Rising

06/23/2026

Where a child is born should never determine whether they can learn, dream, or live free from exploitation. As Special Rapporteur Siobhán Mullally reminds us, "Child trafficking is not inevitable; it is the result of policy choices."

Preventing trafficking requires more than rescue operations after exploitation has occurred. It means addressing the conditions that make exploitation possible in the first place. Learn more https://daughtersrising.org/statelessness-and-human-trafficking/

06/23/2026

Last Saturday, we organized a Self-Confidence Workshop with our girls at Baan Sukhito! 💛

Through three interactive activities: Affirmation Mirror, My Superhero, and Breaking the Wall. The girls learned to recognize their strengths, value themselves and others, listen to their inner voice, step outside their comfort zones, and overcome self-doubt.

Together, they practiced public speaking, received positive affirmations, challenged their fears, and discovered that they are stronger and more capable than they often believe.

At the end, each girl wrote a love letter to herself so that they are reminded about their strength and courage. 💕✨

06/19/2026

We believe that where you are born should not determine whether you can learn. A child's access to education should never depend on their nationality, ethnicity, legal status, or the side of a border they happened to be born on.

For many of the young women we support at Daughters Rising, being a refugee is not a statistic—it's their daily reality. They have crossed borders, survived conflict, lost homes, and faced unimaginable barriers to education; they continue to dream, study, lead, and build brighter futures for their communities.

This year, Daughters Rising is supporting more than 100 refugee and ethnic minority girls and young women. On World Refugee Day, we celebrate not only survival but possibility. Refugees are not defined by what they have lost, but by the strength they show in rebuilding their lives.

Together, we can ensure that displacement does not determine destiny. Today, on World Refugee Day, we honor the courage, resilience, and determination of millions of families forced to flee their homes in search of safety.

06/18/2026

Equality, peaceful assembly, freedom of expression and movement, and protection from arbitrary detention are fundamental rights essential to restoring public confidence and preventing further deterioration of the situation.

Gender equality agency UN Women is “gravely concerned” by the arrest of at least 30 women in Herat city last weekend in Afghanistan for allegedly violating dress requirements imposed by Taliban authorities.

05/08/2026

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| Calling all women artists in Asia and the Pacific region working in visual arts, theatre, film/video, digital or interdisciplinary arts to be part of the Uprising / Art Rising: Feminist Artivism Fellowship. 🖌🎨🎬

This feminist creative art activism fellowship aims to connect and collaborate with five artists to co-create art that represents the stories, voices and lived experiences of women in the context of pressing feminist issues such as labour and migration, climate justice, debt, militarism and food sovereignty.

🗓 Deadline for applications is 28 May 2026.

🔗For details, visit: https://apwld.org/uprising-art-rising-feminist-artivism-fellowship/

05/08/2026

On one hand, it’s deeply inspiring. We meet so many extraordinary young women — students who, by the age of 22, have already overcome more hardship and obstacles than many people face in a lifetime. Their resilience, determination, and hope for a better future are honestly incredible.

But it’s also heartbreaking.

Because of budget limitations, we have to turn away many deserving students every year. Saying no to a young woman who has worked so hard for the chance at higher education is one of the most difficult parts of this process.

If anyone would like to help us fulfill another girl’s dream of higher education, please consider donating; even small contributions can make a life-changing difference. ❤️

05/08/2026

The Devastating Toll of Conflict on Children in Myanmar I want peace to return swiftly so I can go back to my home," says 16-year-old Kyang Sau Read more: https://www.unicef.org/myanmar/stories/devastating-toll-conflict-children-myanmar

05/05/2026

Two young women changemakers from remind us that you’re never too young to advocate for basic rights and make a difference. Their small act of kindness is creating a big impact for Daughters Rising's project.

Thank you to the Owen family and Payenden students for being part of Daughters Rising's impact. Be part of our community: support, share, and help us continue empowering more young women.

05/05/2026

Each year we travel to the border town of Mae Sot to find potential scholarship recipients. The girls come from their refugee camps along the Thailand Myanmar border, and also IDP camps in Myanmar. We get to meet so many amazing students who have already overcome so many obstacles to fight for their dream of education.

04/13/2026

DaughtersRising.org is a local organization based right here in Chiang Mai. Every year, we provide scholarships to girls fleeing conflict and refugee backgrounds from Myanmar, helping them access education and build a safer future.
Even with full tuition covered, university life is still a daily struggle—especially as many of their families are unable to work and support them.
We’re reaching out to ask: do you have a laptop or tablet you no longer use? 💻
A donated device can make a huge difference in a student’s ability to study, attend classes, and succeed.
You can post it to us, or we’re happy to arrange a pickup at a time and place that’s convenient for you.
Thank you for being part of a community that lifts others up 🙏
Please message us if you can help or want more details.