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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Uplifting the HOPE MA Website: A New Era for FGM/C Prevention and Empowerment
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the new website for the HOPE MA, or the Holistic Organized Partnership to End FGM/C in Massachusetts. This project is a significant step forward in our collective mission to prevent female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), promote healing, and empower communities to address this issue across Massachusetts. The HOPE […]
FGM/C 101 Training with Massachusetts Child Advocacy Centers
On July 22, HOPE MA partnered with the Massachusetts Children’s Alliance to present “Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting 101” as part of a lunch-and-learn professional development series for Massachusetts Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) across the commonwealth. This 60-minute session introduced essential knowledge about FGM/C, reviewed Massachusetts law H4606, and explored how CAC staff can recognize and respond […]