On Friday, February 6, 2026, the Holistic Organized Partnerships to End FGM/C in MA (HOPE MA) team will honor the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM/C with the official HOPE MA Coalition Launch Event.
This community event will recognize the work of advocates in Massachusetts and bring together healthcare providers, social workers, community advocates, survivors, and allies committed to building coordinated systems of care across the state. The day will feature keynote speakers, an artistic performance from Aseemkala Initiative, engaging learning opportunities, and will conclude with lunch and networking.
Event Details:
- When: Friday, February 6th, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET
- Where: Worcester, MA 01604
- Register: please email info@sahiyo.org
Event Speakers:
- State Senator Robyn Kennedy, 1st Worcester District
- Dr. Crista Johnson-Agbakwu, Executive Director, Collaborative in Health Equity at UMass Chan
- Mariya Taher, Executive Director & Cofounder, Sahiyo
- Caitlin LeMay, Executive Director, The U.S. End FGM/C Network
- And more to come…
HOPE MA is a five-year initiative funded by the Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds, bringing together Sahiyo, UMass Chan Collaborative in Health Equity, and The U.S. End FGM/C Network to systems coordination to address FGM/C across the state.
Learn more about HOPE MA at maendfgmc.org
