Support Us
Sahiyo - United Against Female Genital CuttingSahiyo - United Against Female Genital Cutting
  • About Us
    • Our Story
    • Our Team
    • Funders & Partners
    • Annual Report
    • Contact us
  • Our Programs
    • Community Outreach
      • Advocacy & Travel Award
      • Survivor and Community Engagement Toolkit
    • Voices to End FGM/C
    • Training and Technical Assistance
    • Activists Retreat
    • Research
      • Critical Intersections
    • Bhaiyo: Male Allies
    • Policy
    • Thaal pe Charcha
  • Our Impact
    • Newsletters
    • Awards and Distinctions
    • In the Media
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer with Us
    • Intern with Us
    • Work With Us
    • Annual Comedy Show & Auction
    • Events
    • Sign the Petition
    • Giving Circle - Monthly Giving Program
  • Our Blog
    • Submissions
    • Archive
  • Resources
    • Sahiyo Resources
    • Survivor Support Resources
    • FGC Survivor Support Line
    • FGC in Dawoodi Bohra Community
    • FGC in the United States
    • FGC in India
    • FGC Articles & Research in Other Countries
    • Interventions used to End FGC
    • Research Studies on FGC
  • FAQs
  • Donate
  1. You are here:  
  2. Home

Total: 110 results found.

Search for:

Search Only:

Page 5 of 6

81. Sahiyo volunteer spotlight: Research intern Madrisha Debnath
(News & Blog)
Madrisha Debnath is a graduate from Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi with a masters in geography. Her research interests are in the area of feminist geography, geography of bodies and embodiment. ...
Created on 21 July 2021
82. Sahiyo Volunteer Spotlight: Social Media Intern Kamakshi Arora
(News & Blog)
... get involved with Sahiyo? It was early in the year, and I really wanted to volunteer and support a feminist organization that was working for gender equity and reform. My thesis was on the concept of ...
Created on 18 June 2021
83. Sahiyo Volunteer Spotlight: Development Intern Yusra Majoka
(News & Blog)
Yusra Majoka is passionate about ending gender inequalities and believes in creating sustainable change by empowering girls and women in our communities. She graduated from St. Georges, University of London ...
Created on 01 March 2021
84. Sahiyo Volunteer Spotlight: Isabel Panno Shepard
(News & Blog)
... I’ve been able to work on a wide variety of projects that introduced me to a lot of awesome Sahiyo staff, interns, and volunteers. Beyond the intern standard pack of tasks (think MailChimp, Doodle Polls, ...
Created on 14 December 2020
85. Sahiyo Volunteer Spotlight: Programs Intern Cate Cox
(News & Blog)
Cate is passionate about women’s rights and human rights and hopes to enter into those fields once she graduates from Simmons University, where she is studying International Relations, Economics, and Arabic. ...
Created on 01 October 2020
86. Volunteer Spotlight: Programs Intern Hunter Kessous
(News & Blog)
... the co-founders, asked if I would like to volunteer for the summer. When the pandemic started, I was worried I wouldn’t be able to get involved. I’m so grateful I’ve been able to work on the Sahiyo team ...
Created on 30 July 2020
87. Sahiyo Volunteer Spotlight: Zahra Qaiyumi
(News & Blog)
... one of them.  2) What does your work with Sahiyo involve? As a volunteer, I have written pieces interpreting research on FGC, as well as helped put together abstracts and posters in order to disseminate ...
Created on 12 April 2020
88. Volunteer Spotlight: Mariam Sabir
(News & Blog)
... retreat and was terribly upset. I filled out a volunteer application in an attempt to get more involved. I am a medical student and was placed in Bakersfield, California, at the time for clinical rotations. ...
Created on 14 July 2019
89. Volunteer Spotlight: Sakina Sharp
(News & Blog)
... South Asians who are survivors of domestic violence. She served on the board for 7 years. She recently joined Sahiyo as a volunteer. 1) When did you first get involved with Sahiyo? Early this year, ...
Created on 11 June 2019
90. Sahiyo's New Video Campaign: No More Female Genital Cutting -Volunteers Share Their Storie
(News & Blog)
... of girls. Sahiyo reached out to our community of volunteers- spanning the globe, from Bahrain to Boston, and asked them to share their thoughts on their activism to end FGC, and why this issue matters ...
Created on 02 April 2019
91. Sahiyo Volunteer nominated for The Global Woman Student Ambassador Award
(News & Blog)
Sahiyo’s Maria Akhter has been nominated to receive the Global Woman Award in the “Student Ambassador” category, on Friday, October 26, 2018, in Washington, D.C.  The awards are given by the Global Woman ...
Created on 05 July 2018
92. Volunteer Spotlight: Alisha Bhagat
(News & Blog)
... background but also the same values. My involvement makes me hopeful for the future. 4)    What pieces of wisdom would you share with new volunteers or community members who are interested in supporting ...
Created on 16 February 2018
93. Sahiyo Volunteer Spotlight: Geethika Kodukula
(News & Blog)
... blog.  3)   How has your involvement impacted your life? I am proud to be a part of this community. It’s terrific to read our volunteers’ and founders’ achievements each month. The impact that we are ...
Created on 13 December 2017
94. Sahiyo Volunteer Spotlight: Roshan Kokane
(News & Blog)
... rights, abuse, trauma, survivors’ strength and compassion for each other. 4) What pieces of wisdom would you share with new volunteers or community members who are interested in supporting Sahiyo? Please ...
Created on 14 September 2017
95. Sahiyo Volunteer Spotlight: Shabana Feroze
(News & Blog)
Based in Bahrain, Shabana Feroze is a Bahraini citizen originally from India. She started volunteering with Sahiyo in April 2017 and is the owner of advertising agency The Silver Kick Company and co-owner ...
Created on 19 August 2017
96. Sahiyo Volunteer Spotlight: Lubaina Plumber
(News & Blog)
Lubaina Plumber is a U.S. based volunteer who has been with Sahiyo for a year now. She was a human rights lawyer in Mumbai who just graduated from Washington University School of Law, St Louis with her ...
Created on 18 June 2017
97. Sahiyo Volunteer Spotlight: Chandni Shiyal
(News & Blog)
Sahiyo is an organization with the mission to empower Asian communities to end female genital cutting through community collaboration, and this work could not be done without dedicated volunteers supporting ...
Created on 11 November 2016
98. Sahiyo Volunteer Spotlight: Mariya Ali
(News & Blog)
Sahiyo is an organization with the mission to empower Asian communities to end female genital cutting through community collaboration, and this work could not be done without dedicated volunteers supporting ...
Created on 13 October 2016
99. Volunteer With Us
(Get Involved)
Volunteer With Us   Become a Volunteer View Program Overview If you're looking for a flexible way to support Sahiyo’s mission to end FGM/C, our volunteer ...
Created on 26 January 2016
100. Intern Spotlight: Katie Bai
(News & Blog)
... there ways in which Sahiyo has already impacted your life? Sahiyo has helped me recognize the tireless work from nonprofits, legislators, activists, volunteers, and community members that legislative ...
Created on 10 April 2025
  • Start
  • «
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • »
  • End

SEARCH BLOGS AND NEWS

or Search by tag

SHARE THIS PAGE

SAHIYO BLOGS

Washington D.C. Passes Comprehensive Law to Protect Children from Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
02 June 2025
Washington D.C. Passes Comprehensive Law to Protect Children from Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
By: Katie Bai After six years of tireless work from survivors, advocates, and legislators,...
News & Blog
The History of Addressing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting via Legislation in Connecticut
02 June 2025
The History of Addressing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting via Legislation in Connecticut
By: Katie Bai Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a harmful social norm involving the...
News & Blog
Urge Senator Winfield to Protect Girls from FGM/C in Connecticut
31 May 2025
Urge Senator Winfield to Protect Girls from FGM/C in Connecticut
It's been four long years of advocating for a comprehensive bill that protects girls from female...
News & Blog
Exploring Other Forms of Female Genital Alteration
10 April 2025
Exploring Other Forms of Female Genital Alteration
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time dedicated to raising awareness about sexual...
News & Blog
Engaging the Next Generation: A Conversation on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
10 April 2025
Engaging the Next Generation: A Conversation on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
By Katie Bai On Tuesday, February 18th, Sahiyo had the privilege of speaking to students at a...
News & Blog

Sign up for our newsletter

GET INVOLVED

 

  • DONATE
  • INTERN
  • VOLUNTEER
  • SIGN THE PETITION
  • FAQ

ABOUT US

  • OUR HISTORY
  • CONTACT US 
  • MEET THE TEAM 
  • ANNUAL REPORTS 
  • AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS 

NEWS ON FGC

  • SAHIYO NEWS
  • SAHIYO NEWSLETTER
  • SAHIYO IN THE MEDIA
  • FGC IN DAWOODI BOHRA COMMUNITY
  • FGC IN THE USA

CONNECT WITH US

info@sahiyo.org

Phone number: +1 508-263-0112

MAILING ADDRESS: 45 Prospect Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139

© 2025 Sahiyo. All rights reserved | Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy 

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Story
    • Our Team
    • Funders & Partners
    • Annual Report
    • Contact us
  • Our Programs
    • Community Outreach
      • Advocacy & Travel Award
      • Survivor and Community Engagement Toolkit
    • Voices to End FGM/C
    • Training and Technical Assistance
    • Activists Retreat
    • Research
      • Critical Intersections
    • Bhaiyo: Male Allies
    • Policy
    • Thaal pe Charcha
  • Our Impact
    • Newsletters
    • Awards and Distinctions
    • In the Media
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer with Us
    • Intern with Us
    • Work With Us
    • Annual Comedy Show & Auction
    • Events
    • Sign the Petition
    • Giving Circle - Monthly Giving Program
  • Our Blog
    • Submissions
    • Archive
  • Resources
    • Sahiyo Resources
    • Survivor Support Resources
    • FGC Survivor Support Line
    • FGC in Dawoodi Bohra Community
    • FGC in the United States
    • FGC in India
    • FGC Articles & Research in Other Countries
    • Interventions used to End FGC
    • Research Studies on FGC
  • FAQs
  • Donate