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21. Turning Grief into Purpose
(News & Blog)
... practices like FGC. “I've learned a lot about being confident and I learned a lot about sharing your story, how it can change other people's lives. I've been to so many workshops and events, but I didn' ...
Created on 12 January 2024
22. Reflecting on Sahiyo’s Voices Healing Circle
(News & Blog)
... Sahiyo's ongoing support events for Voices alumni, serving to create a space for sharing experiences, fostering camaraderie, navigating the challenges, and celebrating the successes encountered post-release ...
Created on 11 January 2024
23. Sahiyo staff spotlight: Editorial Assistant Megan Seaver
(News & Blog)
... your work with Sahiyo include? A major category of my work falls into creating Sahiyo’s monthly newsletter. Every month, Sahiyo puts out a newsletter highlighting upcoming events, survivor stories, and ...
Created on 02 January 2024
24. Volunteer Spotlight: Development & Programs Intern Tanya Samyak
(News & Blog)
... for the internship. I became involved with Sahiyo as an Events and Programs intern in September 2023. What does your work with Sahiyo involve? As an Events and Program Intern, I support Sahiyo’s various ...
Created on 12 December 2023
25. Events and Programs Intern Tanya Samyak receives PLP Acceptance from Simmons University
(News & Blog)
My name is Tanya Samyak (she/her) and I am majoring in Political Science and Economics at Simmons University. In September 2023, I began my role as a Events and Program Intern at Sahiyo U.S. a nonprofit ...
Created on 07 December 2023
26. My time at the 2023 Peer-to-Peer National ARP Convening
(News & Blog)
... variety of events including a cultural evening, an interactive Indian dance performance, a Paraguayan bottle dance, and a Native American closing ceremony to conclude the gathering. “The ARP convention ...
Created on 05 December 2023
27. FGM/C Sexual Education & Prevention: An Interview with Dr. Reham Awwad
(News & Blog)
... new prevention campaigns, holding events to provide free medical checkups for survivors, also to educate them about FGM/C, or participating in research that improves the care for survivors.  To find ...
Created on 13 November 2023
28. Volunteer spotlight: Development intern Sarah Rundle
(News & Blog)
... events like our International Women’s Day Celebration and Silent Auction, write donation appeal emails, and draft letters of intent for grant applications.  How has your involvement with Sahiyo impacted ...
Created on 15 August 2023
29. Sahiyo welcomes Kaneez Madraswalla as new U.S. Advisory Board Member
(News & Blog)
... based in New York City She co-leads the QBE Women’s Initiative Network, facilitating illuminating employee engagement events. Her other volunteering activities have included counseling survivors of domestic ...
Created on 14 August 2023
30. Sexual pleasure after female genital cutting
(News & Blog)
... my internship, as an Events and Programs Intern. This inspired me to think about how harmful female genital cutting or FGC is, and how it is still being practiced even with the advancement in education ...
Created on 11 August 2023
31. Applications open for the 2023 in-person Bohra Activists Retreat
(News & Blog)
... to participate in all of the events, discussions, and presentations we have planned What should I bring to the Activists Retreat? Bring yourself, a positive attitude, and some space in your suitcase ...
Created on 17 July 2023
32. Volunteer Spotlight: Events & Programs Intern Derrick Simiyu
(News & Blog)
... internship, I immediately applied. I got an interview opportunity and that is how I first got involved with Sahiyo.  What does your work with Sahiyo involve? I currently work in Sahiyo as an events ...
Created on 30 May 2023
33. Tufts University hosts panel to raise awareness of FGC
(News & Blog)
On April 14th, Sahiyo U.S.'s Mariya Taher was invited to speak at a panel discussion on female genital cutting (FGC) by Women in International Relations (WIIR), an organization that is part of Tufts’ Institute ...
Created on 15 May 2023
34. Volunteer Spotlight: Programs Intern Hannah Manucal
(News & Blog)
... for an internship online, and I saw that Sahiyo was looking for an events and programs intern. My interview with Sahiyo was my first ever job interview, and on my 23rd birthday, I was honored to receive ...
Created on 12 May 2023
35. Policy Outreach, Education, and Advocacy
(Programs)
... state-level policy. Sahiyo has also engaged in grassroots advocacy to encourage FGC-impacted communities and survivors to get involved in policy efforts; hosted educational events and roundtable gatherings; ...
Created on 29 April 2023
36. Reflecting on Being Seen
(News & Blog)
... I’ve been inspired by the strength and bravery of the storytellers I watched on my computer screen. I’ve used various Voices videos during Sahiyo events, and even helped to organize a Voices workshop. ...
Created on 11 April 2023
37. Sahiyo spotlight: Outgoing U.S. Advisory Board Chair Arefa Cassoobhoy
(News & Blog)
... online events, and joined the Sahiyo U.S. Advisory Board, eventually becoming the Chair. How do you think your background in internal medicine lends itself to Sahiyo’s mission to end female genital cutting ...
Created on 13 March 2023
38. Sahiyo releases July 2021-June 2022 Annual Report
(News & Blog)
... bringing the total number of advocates trained by Sahiyo to 74!  We’ve hosted and participated in 40 different community outreach and educational events, reaching around 2,000 people from across ...
Created on 07 December 2022
39. Healing as Activism: Finding my way out of the darkness
(News & Blog)
... and victims of sexual violence for over 6 years now. I have organized events, workshops, table events, and worked hundreds of hours as a medical advocate and hotline volunteer for these organizations to ...
Created on 01 December 2022
40. Why sex educators need to know about female genital cutting (FGC)
(News & Blog)
... of sexual health and wellness products, confidential peer support, and educational events ranging in topics from healthy relationships and gender to sexuality and kink. SSIS’s educators strive to empower ...
Created on 28 November 2022