Reflections on research: Digital Storytelling as a narrative intervention for survivors of FGM/C

Trusting Me

By Muna Osman Why did you want to attend the workshop and share your story? I first found out about the Voices workshop when I met with Mariya. The meeting was in a different setting; I had no idea about the workshop before she told me about what...

Do I belong? Reflecting on the Activists Retreat

had not personally undergone FGC. We all wonder if we belong, and the truth is, we all do. Men belong because we need their voices in the rooms where discussions on FGC are taking place. Women who have not undergone FGC belong because they can prevent...

Learn more about how to use Digital Storytelling for Advocacy!

Mariya Taher from Sahiyo and Amy Hill from StoryCenter. Since 2018, Sahiyo and StoryCenter have collaborated on the Voices to End FGM/C project. In this 90 minute introductory webinar, the webinar will provide an overview of the project's theoretical...

Volunteer spotlight: Development intern Abigail Rose Cervantes

as a certificate in Computer Science. With a passion for gender equality and social justice, she works to broadcast muffled voices, give young people the opportunity to excel and create, and establish a safe environment that everyone- particularly...

Volunteer Spotlight: Social Media and Communications Intern Xinge Lei

cutting (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...

Sahiyo staff spotlight: Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator Aries Nuño

culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed approach to addressing FGM/C. Finally, one key program I support is Sahiyo’s Voices to End FGM/C initiative (I participated in the mort recent Voices Conhort in 2023). This program brings together survivors,...

Resilience

By Jeniffer Dias When I learned I had an opportunity to participate in the Voices to End FGM/C workshop, I first talked with my mentor, Bárbara Oliveira, and told her that I would like to talk about myself. She told me: “This is the moment to remove...

Seeing Sahiyo Stories on Female Genital Cutting Come to Life

This Father’s Day, join our campaign

2024, Sahiyo’s male engagement program, Bhaiyo is launching a public awareness campaign to uplift the importance of male voices and allies in ending female genital cutting or FGC. Recognizing that FGM/C is a community health issue – not just a woman’s...

How to have effective conversations about FGC

2024, Sahiyo’s male engagement program, Bhaiyo, is launching a public awareness campaign to uplift the importance of male voices and allies in ending female genital cutting or FGC. Recognizing that FGC is a community health issue – not just a woman’s...

Community Outreach

That Old Familiar Violence - Reflecting on AAS 2024

what Queer perspectives were out there for FGM/C survivors and did not have the emotional courage to put out a call for voices. I was familiar with activist artist and writer Dena Igusti, whose work and open existence as a non-binary survivor was what...

Sahiyo in the Media

Paris Inducts Ten Extraordinary Changemakers into Its Signature Philanthropic Initiative, Women of Worth Sahiyo Stories/Voices to End FGM/C Washington State introduces new law to protect women and girls from female genital mutilation or cutting Laws...

Intern Spotlight: Fundraising and Auction Intern Elaina Baliner

natural alignment with Sahiyo’s work. As a woman myself, I am also deeply passionate about ensuring that women's rights and voices are heard. I vividly remember being genuinely excited for my interview, eager to learn more about Sahiyo’s initiatives and...

Join Us for an Inspiring Webinar: Youth Advocates Against Female Genital Cutting - A Conversation on Change

for the future. Our Motivation The decision to focus this webinar on youth-led efforts stems from a recognition that young voices are often underrepresented in discussions about FGC. We see this as a missed opportunity. Youth advocates bring a unique...

Sahiyo U.S Executive Director Mariya Taher receives the 2024 Champion of Change Award

organization in many ways. For the past 3 years, I’ve been working with AWS and Amy Hill, at Silence Speaks, to bolster our Voices to End FGM/C digital storytelling project in culturally specific ways, which has been such a gift. Who knew that years...

Walking Together: My Experience at the Annual Walk to End Female Genital Mutilation in D.C.

Woman of the Year award on behalf of Amy Hill, who was being recognized for her service to survivors of FGM/C through the Voices to End FGM/C storytelling project, which she co-founded with Sahiyo’s Executive Director, Mariya Taher. I had the...

Zero Tolerance Day 2024: Her Voice, Her Future

On February 13th, the World Bank invited Sahiyo to host a screening of the Voices to End FGM/C Digital Storytelling Project in honor of International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting. During the virtual event, attendees from...

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