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 […]
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 […]
Register today for training on FGM/C for Social Workers
Title: FGM/C: It’s Time to Talk About ItDate: November 8, 2023 Time: 9:30-1:30 PM EST Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is recognized in the US and internationally as a human rights violation and a form of gender-based violence. However, many social workers, advocates, and social service providers are not adequately equipped to address FGM/C in their practice. […]
Upcoming webinar on building a social justice-oriented organization
Title: From Idea to Fruition: Building an Organization from the Ground-up and the Learning JourneyDate: Mon, Nov 13th, 2023Time: 2:30-4 pm ET / 11:30-1 pm PT Mariya Taher is one of the five co-founders of Sahiyo. Sometimes she feels as if she accidentally started an organization, though starting an organization is by no means an […]
Meet L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth Honoree Mariya Taher, Sahiyo U.S.
Meet L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth Honoree Mariya Taher, Sahiyo U.S. Each year, L’Oréal Paris launches a nationwide search for ten extraordinary non-profit leaders to be named Women of Worth honorees. Each honoree receives $25,000 to support their charitable work, mentorship from the L’Oréal Paris network and a national platform to tell their stories. Read […]
Activist Saza Faradilla and End FGC Singapore spread awareness about FGC
By Megan Seaver An essential part of the work to end female genital cutting (FGC) is to engage in community-based activism, which means to serve a specific group of people with a specific set of needs and values. Sahiyo’s Editorial Assistant Urvashi Sharma interviewed Saza Faradilla, a community-based activist in Singapore, to discuss how she […]
Sahiyo partners with Gulabi Stories for a Voices screening session
On September 5th, Gulabi Stories hosted a discussion-based event with support from Sahiyo called Holding Conversation on Survivorship & Healing. This virtual gathering brought together individuals from diverse backgrounds to screen and hold space to discuss a few of the digital stories from Sahiyo, StoryCenter, and Asian Women’s Shelter’s Voices to End FGM/C project. In […]
Sahiyo held its 8th Voices to END FGM/C Workshop in California
Sahiyo is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of our 2023 Voices to End FGM/C workshop! This collaborative endeavor, orchestrated by the dedicated teams at Sahiyo U.S., StoryCenter, and the Asian Women’s Shelter, brought together nine extraordinary women from diverse cultures and backgrounds on an inspiring journey of storytelling. The workshop began with two virtual […]