Sahiyo Celebrates 10 Years with New 501(c)(3) Status
We are thrilled to share a major milestone in Sahiyo’s journey: we are now an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization! This official status marks an important step forward, giving us greater autonomy and flexibility to expand our work, supporting communities impacted by female genital cutting (FGC) and advancing reproductive health equity. In addition, Sahiyo has earned […]
Join us for the official launch of the HOPE MA Coalition on February 6th, 2026, International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation.
This invite-only event is designed for healthcare providers, social workers, community advocates, survivors, and allies who want to learn more or strengthen their commitment to ending FGM/C in Massachusetts. The HOPE MA Coalition Launch Event will bring attendees into the project’s vision and lay the foundation for ongoing collaboration. A networking lunch will also allow […]
Digital Storytelling’s Role in Healing and Advocacy Against Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting
The 12th International Digital Storytelling Conference (DST2025 and also known as the 1st International Conference on Social Technologies of Memory) took place in October and November 2025 with virtual and in-person events in São Paulo, Brazil. Sahiyo, Asian Women’s Shelter (AWS), and Silence Speaks co-presented a session that explored how participatory digital storytelling can advance […]
Founders Interview Series: Aarefa Johari Reflects on Sahiyo’s 10 Year Anniversary
About the Founder: Aarefa Johari is a journalist, feminist, activist, and aspiring violinist based in Mumbai, India. She has been publicly speaking out against Female Genital Cutting since 2011 and was listed by News Deeply as one of six global experts on FGC to watch out for in 2017. Around 2011 I was working as […]