From idea to fruition: A webinar by nonprofit founders working in gender-based violence
Starting an organization is by no means an easy feat, even when someone is passionate about a topic, there will always be stumbles along the way to developing an organization. These falls of Mariya Taher, cofounder of Sahiyo, are what led her to look for opportunities for support, like with the Valor LEAP fellowship program. […]
FGC 101 Training for Volunteers at Asian Women’s Shelter
As part of Sahiyo’s long-standing collaboration with the Asian Women’s Shelter (AWS), a training session was held on October 28th to empower incoming volunteers. The training aimed to equip AWS’s dedicated volunteers with essential knowledge and foundational skills for understanding the pressing issue of female genital cutting (FGC), both globally and within their communities in […]
Bridgewell Organizes Training for Social Workers
Social workers are an important stakeholder group to provide training for when it comes to supporting survivors of female genital cutting (FGC), and building the cultural competency of social workers is vital. Within the U.S., however, many social workers, advocates, and social service providers are not adequately equipped to address FGC in their practice. On […]
Legislative Roundtable held in Connecticut to discuss FGC
On November 6th, Sahiyo, as part of the Connecticut Coalition to End FGM/C, supported a legislative briefing on the topic of female genital cutting (FGC) hosted by the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity (CWCSEO) and Connecticut Representative Jillian Gilchrest. Special guests included Mariya Taher, Co-Founder and U.S. Executive Director of Sahiyo, as […]
Exploring FGC with GBV Service Providers
Female genital cutting (FGC) is an often overlooked facet of gender-based violence (GBV) in the United States. On November 2nd, Sahiyo joined forces with South Asian SOAR to host a training session tailored for service providers in the GBV sector. Facilitators delved into the complexities of FGC, providing attendees with insights into FGC’s various forms […]
Survivors Speak: Stories of Healing and Action
Please join Sahiyo, Asian Women’s Shelter, and Silence Speaks on November 28th at 4 pm Pacific / 7 pm Eastern for an informal one-hour webinar on trauma-informed storytelling to address gender-based violence. In honor of the 2023 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence global campaign (November 25 through December 10), the three organizations are […]
FGM/C Sexual Education & Prevention: An Interview with Dr. Reham Awwad
By Kiah Leone In celebration of World Sexual Health Day, I sat down with Dr. Awwad, the co-founder of Egypt’s first-ever multidisciplinary female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) clinic, Restore, to learn about the care and support offered to FGM/C survivors as they navigate relationships with their bodies, their partners, and themselves. The discussion is shared in […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Social Media and Communications Intern Xinge Lei
Xinge Lei is an undergraduate student at the University of Georgia with a major in public relations and a minor in human services. As the social engagement manager of her university’s Women in Media organization, she believes in the importance and inherent power of women-owned spaces. She strongly advocates for diversity and inclusivity, especially concerning […]
Dear Maasi: How can I stop the trauma of FGM/C from popping into my mind?
Dear Maasi is a column about everything you wanted to know about sex and relationships but were afraid to ask! It’s a partnership between Sahiyo and WeSpeakOut, and is for all of us who have questions about khatna (female genital mutilation/cutting or FGM/C) and how it impacts our bodies, minds, sexualities and relationships. We welcome […]
Sahiyo receives grant from Resist
Sahiyo U.S. would like to thank our friends at Resist for a core support grant award of $4,000 per year for three years. Resist supports organizations that organize within communities for structural, social, and economic change. They also provide alternative systems to the ones we’re currently fighting, and help to build resilience in communities. These […]