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81. Reflecting on a Screening of The Beginning, a Film Directed by Sahiyo Co-founder Insia Dariwala
(News & Blog)
... Now, the film was written and directed by award-winning filmmaker and Sahiyo co-founder Insia Dariwala. The film adopts a survivor-centered approach that highlights the trauma caused by FGC to demonstrate ...
Created on 27 August 2024
82. Reflecting on Sahiyo’s 2024 Activists Retreat
(News & Blog)
... Araya Casey, from the award-winning nonprofit organization, Free2Luv, conducted an art workshop tailored to the unique experiences of activists and survivors of FGC. Activists also participated in an action ...
Created on 22 August 2024
83. Milken Institute School of Public Health, Sahiyo, and other Community Partners Receive DOJ Grant to end FGC
(News & Blog)
Sahiyo U.S. is pleased to announce we’ve been awarded a grant alongside George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health, U.S. End FGM/C Network, and Global Woman PEACE Foundation from ...
Created on 08 February 2024
84. I Didn’t Dare Ask
(News & Blog)
... Her award-winning book, “Saving Bekyah” is focused on female circumcision and its effects on women and society. The sequel, “The Greatest Hijack,” is on the Author’s Favorite list. She is currently working ...
Created on 11 January 2024
85. A Plan in Action: Reflecting on the 2023 Peer-to-Peer National ARP Convening
(News & Blog)
... National American Rescue Plan (ARP) Convening as representatives of Sahiyo, one of over 40 non-profit organizations granted awards as part of the ARP Support for Survivors Program. Without hyperbole, ...
Created on 12 December 2023
86. Upcoming Equality Now media training
(News & Blog)
... the recipient of a National Film Award for her documentary 'A Pinch of Skin,' the first documentary from India to speak about the practice of FGM/C. Through the lens of a filmmaker and a communication designer, ...
Created on 08 December 2023
87. My time at the 2023 Peer-to-Peer National ARP Convening
(News & Blog)
... the ARP Support for Survivors Program. Sahiyo U.S. was awarded as one of the subgrantees in April 2023 to build out its promising Activists Retreat program. A sub-grant under the 2021 American Rescue Plan ...
Created on 05 December 2023
88. Sahiyo receives grant from Resist
(News & Blog)
Sahiyo U.S. would like to thank our friends at Resist for a core support grant award of $4,000 per year for three years. Resist supports organizations that organize within communities for structural, social, ...
Created on 13 October 2023
89. Sahiyo receives grant from Ben & Jerry’s Foundation
(News & Blog)
Sahiyo U.S. would like to thank our friends at Ben & Jerry’s Foundation for a core support grant award of $20,000 per year for two years. Ben & Jerry’s Foundation supports grassroots groups throughout ...
Created on 07 September 2023
90. Sahiyo receives grant from South Asian Bar Association of North America
(News & Blog)
Sahiyo U.S. would like to thank our friends at the South Asian Bar Association (SABA) of North America Foundation for a core support grant award of $6,500. The SABA Foundation supports access to justice ...
Created on 02 August 2023
91. SAHIYO JOINS OVER 40 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS SERVING SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS IN $13.2 MILLION AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN INITIATIVE
(News & Blog)
...  “Sahiyo U.S. is honored to be included as one of the 40+ organizations awarded this grant. For too long the issue of female genital cutting has been viewed as a cultural issue, this grant helps to affirm ...
Created on 15 May 2023
92. Not allowing my story on female genital mutilation/cutting to be hidden anymore
(News & Blog)
... to be hidden anymore. Disclaimer This blog was produced by Sahiyo under 15POVC-21-GG-00988-NONF, awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. ...
Created on 17 April 2023
93. Sahiyo releases seven new Voices to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting videos created by survivors and advocates 
(News & Blog)
... this playlist. For further questions, contact Mariya at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Disclaimer This blog was produced by Sahiyo under 15POVC-21-GG-00988-NONF, awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, ...
Created on 17 April 2023
94. Who are you, really?
(News & Blog)
... produced by Sahiyo under 15POVC-21-GG-00988-NONF, awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations ...
Created on 13 April 2023
95. Full circle: A bridge from the political to the personal
(News & Blog)
... with the Frontline Women's Fund in New York. Disclaimer This blog was produced by Sahiyo under 15POVC-21-GG-00988-NONF, awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department ...
Created on 12 April 2023
96. Trusting Me
(News & Blog)
... and antenatal care. Disclaimer This blog was produced by Sahiyo under 15POVC-21-GG-00988-NONF, awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The ...
Created on 11 April 2023
97. Moving Forward
(News & Blog)
... of FGM/C. She currently resides in NY and works in women's health rehabilitation.  Disclaimer This blog was produced by Sahiyo under 15POVC-21-GG-00988-NONF, awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, ...
Created on 11 April 2023
98. Reflecting on Being Seen
(News & Blog)
... SCUSA. In 2022 she won the Simmons Alumni Academic Achievement award for her work and dedication to community service. She is also a recipient of the Barabra Lee Foundation Fellowship. Disclaimer This ...
Created on 11 April 2023
99. My story doesn’t end here
(News & Blog)
... awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this guide are those of the contributors ...
Created on 11 April 2023
100. A conversation with Washington activist Absa Samba: SB 5453 a product of collaboration and persistence
(News & Blog)
... in Schools Seattle. Absa received Champlain College's Global Impact award in 2019 for her work to advance social justice and women's rights around the world.  Voice your support for enacting legislation ...
Created on 07 March 2023