An Update on Our Transition from Flipcause
At Sahiyo, transparency and accountability to our community are core to how we operate. We want to share an update regarding recent developments involving Flipcause, our former online fundraising platform, and the steps we took to safeguard our supporters’ contributions. Late last year, we became aware of legal and financial challenges affecting Flipcause. As news […]
Orwall’s Senate Bill 6017 Advances Survivor Protections and Support in Washington State
By: Khushi Prakash Senate Bill 6017 is a survivor-centered piece of legislation in Washington State that strengthens protections for individuals impacted by sexual and gender-based violence, including survivors of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). Sponsored by Senator Tina Orwall, the bill focuses on reducing re-traumatization, expanding survivor rights, and ensuring state laws better reflect trauma-informed and […]
Protecting Children, Supporting Survivors: Advancing FGM/C Legislation in Maryland
By Nareen Pogozelski The DMV Coalition to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, is hosting a webinar on February 25 at 11:30 AM ET to raise awareness amongst individuals and organizations on the work that has been done to address the human rights violation of FGM/C in Maryland. Webinar Details: Female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) is […]
Reflecting on HOPE MA’s Coalition Launch Event on February 6
On February 6, 2026 — the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting — the HOPE MA Coalition, (Holistic Organized Partnerships to End FGM/C in Massachusetts), officially launched at Girls Inc. of Worcester, bringing together nearly 40 healthcare providers, social workers, community advocates, survivors, and allies for a day of collective learning and […]
Sahiyo at CSW70: Survivor-Led, Anti-Racist Advocacy in Action
This March, Sahiyo will participate in multiple events at the 70th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) in New York City, bringing survivor-led perspectives to global conversations on FGM/C, gender-based violence, and bodily autonomy. View the event details below! Dismantling Racism in Anti-FGM/C Movements: Path to Decolonial, Survivor-Led Advocacy This […]
Thank You for Making Another 10 Years of Change Possible!
By: Megan Seaver December 2025 marked 10 years since Sahiyo’s founding in 2015.To mark such a momentous milestone, we launched a campaign to reflect on the past decade and honor the community that made this work possible. From July through December, we uplifted each of our core programs, Research, Community Education, Training & Technical Assistance, […]
Recap: FGM/C 101 Training with Plymouth Health Services
On January 14th, the HOPE MA team facilitated a virtual FGM/C 101 training for Plymouth Health Services, bringing together school nurses, student support staff, counselors, and other educational professionals working with children and families. Carilyn Rains, Director of School Health Services, provided invaluable partnership in bringing this session to education and wellness professionals across her […]
Reflecting on what I learned as Sahiyo’s Policy Intern
By Hiromi Nishida My name is Hiromi Nishida and I am a Policy Intern with Sahiyo. I began my position in July 2025, and this week marks the end of my six month internship with Sahiyo. I am so grateful for the trust of the Sahiyo team, as well as the members of the Hawaii […]
Official launch of the HOPE MA Coalition on February 6th, 2026, International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
On Friday, February 6, 2026, the Holistic Organized Partnerships to End FGM/C in MA (HOPE MA) team will honor the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM/C with the official HOPE MA Coalition Launch Event. This community event will recognize the work of advocates in Massachusetts and bring together healthcare providers, social workers, community advocates, […]
End of Year FGM/C 101 Training with the Coalition for a Healthier Greater Worcester
On December 19th, the HOPE MA team had the privilege of facilitating a live FGM/C 101 training for members of the Coalition for a Healthier Greater Worcester. Thanks to Casey Bates, Director of the Coalition, and Tempe Staples, Research and Evaluation Coordinator, for their partnership in bringing this session to fruition and for their commitment […]