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61. Staff Spotlight: Communications Assistant Kira Omans
(News & Blog)
... Mendoza to create social media content and strategize campaign releases. We also provide support in organizing Sahiyo’s fundraising and events. I have enjoyed meeting Sahiyo’s team members and volunteers, ...
Created on 05 November 2024
62. How can you, as an ordinary person, help end female genital cutting?
(News & Blog)
... such as social media, public events, and other types of community gatherings.  By spreading your message, you can garner more support from your community and engage stakeholders.  Creating change ...
Created on 22 October 2024
63. Intern Spotlight: Fundraising and Auction Intern Elaina Baliner
(News & Blog)
... programs. This includes researching potential funding opportunities, writing grant proposals, and assisting with donor relations and fundraising events, such as our end-of-year Season of Giving campaign. ...
Created on 11 October 2024
64. Healing from Khatna with EMDR
(News & Blog)
... EMDR in adults and children with post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD).  The brain has the intrinsic capacity to heal itself from disturbing events and experiences, by forming different pathways. If ...
Created on 24 September 2024
65. Reflecting on the 2024 Asian Pacific Institute for Gender Based Violence National Summit
(News & Blog)
... with anxiety from events both on the domestic and the international political front. And so, I didn’t miss the chance to also join the summer soirée hosted by Survivors, Organizations, Allies, Rising (SOAR),a ...
Created on 13 September 2024
66. Advocacy & Travel Award
(Programs)
...  The award cannot be granted to the same individual or organization more than twice within a single calendar year.   Types of Events: The award supports attendance at events that facilitate advocacy ...
Created on 14 August 2024
67. Paving the Path to End FGC in Washington State! Year 1 in Review
(News & Blog)
... of our efforts. In Year 1, our outreach activities brought together over 100 individuals, creating spaces for meaningful conversations and shared learning. Through a series of informative events, including ...
Created on 18 July 2024
68. Sahiyo's U.S. Executive Director will discuss transnational FGC at the United Nations in Genev
(News & Blog)
... mutilation.   Mariya Taher, Survivor and Executive Director of Sahiyo, U.S., who will discuss the issue of transnational female genital mutilation.  To keep up with all of Sahiyo's events, bookmark ...
Created on 28 June 2024
69. Voices from Washington and Beyond: an In-Person Voices to End FGM/C Screening in Kent, WA
(News & Blog)
On June 13th, we had the privilege of hosting an in-person screening of the Voices to End FGM/C digital storytelling project in Kent, Washington, alongside project partners the US End FGM/C Network, Mother ...
Created on 16 June 2024
70. Sahiyo staff spotlight: Editorial Coordinator Sheena Vasani
(News & Blog)
... about FGC that touched me deeply, so I started following Sahiyo on social media. And then as the years went, a series of events led me to pursue other passions in tech journalism. And then one day, like ...
Created on 20 May 2024
71. Reflections after sharing my story during the Psychosocial Impacts of FGM/C Webinar
(News & Blog)
... my story and participating in events to uplift the cause of ending FGM/C always leaves me with feelings of physical heaviness afterwards. Normally, I would take this time to do some self-care, a nourishing ...
Created on 19 May 2024
72. Volunteer Spotlight: Programs Intern Sophia Jones
(News & Blog)
... mission, I decided to apply and join the organization as an events and programs intern. What does your work with Sahiyo involve? As an events and programs intern, I work with Sahiyo to  develop and ...
Created on 15 April 2024
73. A Recap: Public Screening of the Voices 8th Cohort Digital Stories
(News & Blog)
... community, which fuels our mission to end FGM/C. We look forward to more such impactful events and thank everyone who shared their stories and those who came to listen. Applications are closing soon ...
Created on 11 April 2024
74. Presenting “Quiet Activism and the Psychosocial Impacts of Female Genital Cutting”
(News & Blog)
... are a survivor, activist, or someone interested in learning more about FGM/C, your presence will enrich the conversation. Register Today! A note from Sophia Jones, Sahiyo Events and Programs Intern ...
Created on 11 April 2024
75. U.S. Activists Retreat 2024 Frequently Asked Questions
(News & Blog)
... retreat attendees be able to attend all three days of the retreat in order to participate in all of the events, discussions, and presentations we have planned. We understand that a three-day virtual retreat ...
Created on 09 April 2024
76. Staff Spotlight Community Engagement Coordinator: Samman Masud
(News & Blog)
... with a community of activists and assisting them in their anti-FGC activism. I do this by supporting their advocacy needs, whether it is through virtual alumni network events like quarterly meet-ups or ...
Created on 13 February 2024
77. 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
78. 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
79. 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
80. 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
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Story
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    • 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
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    • Sign the Petition
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    • Submissions
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  • Resources
    • Sahiyo Resources
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    • FGC Survivor Support Line
    • FGC in Dawoodi Bohra Community
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    • Interventions used to End FGC
    • Research Studies on FGC
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  • Donate