My journey as an Advocacy Intern with Sahiyo in 2026!
By Huda Syyed From volunteering to an Advocacy Intern I have always valued my time at Sahiyo because it has given me a space to engage in meaningful community work, connect with people across continents, and exchange ideas and resources with others committed to ending female genital cutting (FGC). My experience as a volunteer was […]
Intern Spotlight: Annelise Nguyen
I first came across Sahiyo on Handshake, a career platform for college students, while searching for internship opportunities in the non-profit sector. After exploring Sahiyo’s website and learning about its mission, I was immediately drawn to its emphasis on community-led advocacy and survivor-centered approaches to ending female genital cutting (FGM/C). This internship has been a […]
Apply to the FGM/C Policy Advocate Care Fund
The FGM/C Policy Advocate Care Fund provides financial support to survivors, advocates, and community leaders working to advance policy and legislative efforts addressing FGM/C in the United States. The Fund is designed to reduce barriers to participation in advocacy by supporting eligible applicants with resources that strengthen their safety, sustainability, and ability to engage in […]
Navigating the Political System: Perspectives from a Survivor
By: Khushi Prakash On August 17th, Sahiyo in collaboration with The U.S. End FGM/C Network hosted “Navigating the System: FGM/C Survivor Experiences and the Political Dynamics of Advocacy,” a webinar that gave a deeper perspective on the experiences of survivors of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) who have engaged in the political advocacy process within the […]
Sahiyo’s Bhaiyo Program Is Seeking Interns and Volunteers
Sahiyo’s Bhaiyo: Male Allies program is growing, and we are currently looking for interns and volunteers to join us in advancing conversations around female genital cutting (FGC) and male allyship. To apply, join our Bhaiyo volunteer group or apply for an internship today! Bhaiyo, meaning “male friends” or “brothers” in Bohra Gujarati, provides a space […]
CelebrateHer 2026: Comedy, Community, and Supporting Survivors
This October, we invite you to be part of Sahiyo’s fourth annual CelebrateHer: Comedy & Auction, a five-day virtual event that brings together laughter, community, and purpose. CelebrateHer is centered on the experiences of survivors impacted by FGC and gender-based violence while welcoming people of all gender identities who are affected by these forms of […]
Sahiyo’s Activists Retreat Returns Next Month
Sahiyo will host its 12th annual Activists Retreat virtually from October 16-18, 2026. This year, the retreat will not only be open to survivors and activists from FGM/C-impacted communities, but will also welcome advocates from community-based organizations interested in learning more about FGM/C as part of Sahiyo’s pilot initiative to broaden participation and engage advocates […]
Spotlighting Survivor Expert Leaders and Advocates for the Justice for Girls Convening
The Justice for Girls 2026 Convening & Festival will take place in just a matter of days in Kenya, bringing together activists, survivors, policymakers, governments, funders, and movement leaders committed to ending female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and child marriage within a generation. Ahead of the convening, Survivor Expert Leaders and Advocates are reflecting on the […]
GLOBAL LEADERS UNITE IN KENYA FOR HISTORIC CONVENING TO HELP END FGM/C AND CHILD MARRIAGE
NAIROBI / NAIVASHA, Kenya (Aug. 30- Sept. 4, 2026) — Around 150 global leaders, including survivors of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and child marriage from 36 countries, will convene in Naivasha, Kenya, for the three-day Justice for Girls convening that kicks off on September 2nd, 2026. The international gathering will feature the launch of a […]
Intern Spotlight: Huda Syyed
Dr Huda Syyed is an interdisciplinary researcher, educator and writer with learnings in gender-based violence, international relations, culture and context of women’s bodies and Female Genital Cutting (FGC). She completed her PhD at Charles Darwin University which used a qualitative methodology to provide an understanding of FGC in a Pakistani context. She also holds a […]