If you're looking for a flexible way to support Sahiyo’s mission to end FGM/C, our volunteer program is the perfect fit. You can contribute your time and skills at your own pace, on a schedule that works for you. We welcome volunteers from all skill levels, ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Volunteers are an integral part of Sahiyo’s work, and we would not be able to do what we do without them!

See where in the world our volunteers are located!

Ways to Get Involved

We offer a variety of roles to suit different interests and skill sets. Explore the different ways you can get involved: 

  • Social Media Advocacy: Help expand Sahiyo’s reach by creating and sharing impactful posts on platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
  • Translation: Help us reach more communities by translating our materials from English into languages like Gujarati, Hindi, and others.
  • Content Writing: Research and write blog posts on FGC interventions, practices, survivor experiences, and related topics.
  • Report Writing: Assist with compiling, editing, and formatting reports on Sahiyo’s initiatives, events, and research.
  • Community Outreach: Build connections with local schools, organizations, or groups to spread awareness and promote Sahiyo’s programs.
  • Outreach Education: Lead presentations on female genital cutting (FGC) to educate and engage the broader community.
  • Event Support: Support Sahiyo’s efforts by assisting at in-person events hosted near you, helping with logistics, set-up, and community engagement. 

If you have other skills or expertise to offer, we’d love to hear from you!

Hear from our Volunteers

When I joined Sahiyo, my intention was to know more about FGC in India for my law school dissertation. To my surprise, I learned about a new form of activism entailing respect and compassion. The understanding that Sahiyo’s projects provide is nuanced and addresses the multiple facets of the practice and, to date, with each project I learn something new and I am thoroughly grateful for that.
- Moksha Kothari, Volunteer since 2020
As someone who grew up in a community where FGC was the norm, my involvement with Sahiyo has been an integral part to self-actualization and healing. I joined Sahiyo at a time where I desperately needed allies who understood my personal struggles with FGC. Since joining, I have been able to use my personal experiences and integrate them with work that will positively impact my career as a healthcare professional.
- Zahra Qaiyumi, Volunteer since 2019

Volunteers in Action

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Volunteer Koathar Olateju assisted in designing our latest guide, “ Sharing your Experience with FGM/C”

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Volunteer Umme Kulsom Arif (right) joins Sahiyo’s Community Engagement Coordinator, Samman Masud, at the ARP Peer-to-Peer Conference. 

Read Volunteer Spotlights

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