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to work/respond to survivors. Most attendees had little experience with FGC and so throughout the presentation, survivor stories, from Sahiyo Stories project were shown to participants to help contextualize that FGC was an issue within the U.S....
a trauma-informed approach to engage survivors and activists in the U.S. and around the world in telling their personal stories of FGM/C. Voices supports storytellers in healing, connecting in solidarity, and growing as leaders in the movement calling...
Corporation (KBC). Cecilia is passionate about women and girl's empowerment and has been telling human interest stories on human rights and education. She is excited to work with Sahiyo to help end female genital cutting among Asian and other...
to come forward, so if anyone is brave enough to share their story, the least I can do is listen. Having listened to the stories of several survivors from the Voices to End FGM/C Fall 2022 Cohort, I have realized howimportant it is to uplift their...
brings individuals impacted by FGM/C together in order to heal, build community with one another, and create digital stories that can be used to support surivors and educate and prevent future generations form undergoing this harm. More about the...
it deserves. I have never talked about my experience before, and as someone who wants to help other people share their stories, I knew that it had to start with me. For that reason I found this workshop impactful and learned a lot for myself, including...
as survivors, advocates, and/or activists, within a supportive story circle. This laid the foundation for the powerful stories that would follow. For the in-person segment, participants met in Berkeley, California to immerse themselves in an enriching,...
(FGC) for the first time like? Learning about FGC was extremely emotional for me. I cried while listening to the Voices stories on Youtube, and while I listened to any woman speak on this subject. I was aware of some cutting/mutilation practices, but I...
only to have it roll back down the moment he gets close to completion — neverending. This frustration was echoed in the stories of hardship shared by representatives of the various non-profit organizations seeking to serve and support their communities....
voice louder and louder and louder" The Voices workshop provided her a cathartic space to tell her story, and to learn the stories of others who had undergone harmful practices like FGC. “I've learned a lot about being confident and I learned a lot...
exploratory exuberance. What have you learned or most enjoyed during the workshop and by meeting others who shared their stories? Hearing stories from others was an eye-opener. At the workshop, I became more aware that FGM/C can be like secondhand...
panel of inspiring speakers: Arefa Cassoobhoy, Farrah Dalal, Doris Mukangu, and Lubaina Plumber. Each shared their personal stories of activism and reflected on how their work has evolved during different stages of their lives. Our speakers opened up...
the powerful storytelling of our Voices to End FGM/C program, we will showcase a collection of authentic and compelling stories, each offering a glimpse into the lived experiences, resilience, and courage of individuals impacted by FGM/C. Webinar...
reassurance [from Tight Lipped]. When I joined, I felt finally I had found my community. Starting to hear other people's stories, [I realized] that I'm not alone in what I was going through, even though I felt alone for so long.” Ultimately, that...
survivors: “I can't stress enough how important it is to build those contacts with survivors because that is how you get stories. When I meet advocates, or survivors I like to spend quite a lot of time with them, and meet them in person, because even if...
not only aim to end the harmful practice of FGC but also to uplift and empower survivors. The audience's reaction to the stories of survivors was also a significant part of the presentation. The room was filled with shock and discomfort, but also...
RESOURCES VIEW ALL BLOG From the experiences of survivors and the reflections of supporters, Sahiyo Blog is a curation of stories and narratives on FGM/C. SUBMIT READ SURVIVOR SUPPORT RESOURCES If you would like to connect with Sahiyo about your...
equality, bodily autonomy, women-centered movements, and sexual empowerment - this club will focus on uplifting the stories and experiences of women everywhere.
equality, bodily autonomy, women-centered movements, and sexual empowerment, this club will focus on uplifting the stories and experiences of women everywhere. On February 6th, 2022 the group will meet virtually for Sahiyo Discusses: A Fractured Life by...
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