Beyond The Classroom Foundation marked International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026 through its Sisters for HER initiative, empowering adolescent girls with mentorship conversations focused on education, self-worth, and purpose.

Sisters for HER is a growing collective of women committed to mentoring adolescent girls both onsite and online, creating safe spaces where girls can ask questions, share their concerns, and receive guidance from women who have walked the path before them.

Through structured conversations, storytelling, and practical guidance, the initiative connects girls with mentors who help them navigate adolescence with confidence and clarity.

Mentorship plays a critical role in the lives of young girls, particularly during the formative adolescent years when they are often confronted with peer pressure, identity struggles, and competing expectations about relationships, education, and their future.

Positive female role models provide encouragement, perspective, and practical wisdom that help girls build self-worth, stay focused on their education, and make more informed life choices.

Activities for the initiative began with a radio conversation on the Amplify programme, where Raquel Kasham Daniel, Founder of Beyond The Classroom Foundation, spoke about the importance of mentoring adolescent girls and protecting their educational journeys.

As part of the International Women’s Day engagement, the foundation also hosted an online awareness campaign on March 8, bringing together women committed to supporting and mentoring the next generation of girls.

The initiative culminated in a school mentoring outreach on Monday, March 9 at Junior Secondary School (JSS) Aliyeta, Lugbe, Abuja, where 100 adolescent girls participated in structured mentoring sessions.

During the outreach, the girls engaged in small group mentoring circles, guided discussions, personal reflection exercises, and open conversations with women mentors. The sessions provided a supportive environment where participants could ask questions, reflect on their aspirations, and strengthen their commitment to their education and future.

Speaking about the initiative, Daniel said, “Many girls today are navigating pressures and distractions that can easily derail their dreams. Through Sisters for HER, we are reminding girls that their education matters, their voices matter, and their future is worth protecting. We want every girl to know that she is not alone, there are sisters who are ready to stand with her and stand for her.”