Staff Spotlight: Communications Assistant Kira Omans
Kira joins Sahiyo with a background in humanitarian advocacy, communications, community outreach, and storytelling. She completed her B.F.A. with a concentration in Stage and Screen Performance and a Communications minor from George Mason University. She also works as an activist fighting for adoptee rights. Kira is dedicated to Sahiyo’s mission of ending female genital cutting, […]
Sahiyo staff spotlight: Editorial Coordinator Sheena Vasani
Sheena Vasani joined Sahiyo as its Editorial Coordinator in January 2024. She is a journalist with over a decade of experience working for major media outlets, startups, and charities. A strong believer in the power of the written word to enact social change and heal, she has gone viral multiple times for her work on […]
Sahiyo staff spotlight: Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator Aries Nuño
When and how did you first get involved with Sahiyo? My engagement with Sahiyo began through my interest in addressing gender-based violence, specifically focusing on FGM/C, within the public health sphere. My initial involvement as a volunteer was driven by the opportunity to apply my public health knowledge to Sahiyo’s efforts. Over time, my increasing […]
Staff Spotlight Community Engagement Coordinator: Samman Masud
Samman received a Bachelor’s in International Relations and her Master’s in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Human Rights and Women & Gender Studies from George Mason University. Her graduate research explored the intersection of human rights advocacy and social media platforms in light of the #Metoo movement and the possibilities of transnational feminist solidarity […]
2024 begins with team transitions at Sahiyo
As we settle into 2024, the Sahiyo family is excited to welcome Sheena Vasani as our new Editorial Coordinator. Sheena, a strong believer in the power of the written world to enact social change and heal, has gone viral multiple times for her work on South Asian women’s rights and mental health issues. Rachel Wine, […]
Sahiyo staff spotlight: Editorial Assistant Megan Seaver
Megan Seaver is an undergraduate student at Emmanuel College, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in writing, editing, and publishing, as well as minors in political science and gender studies. Throughout college she has been a part of student organizations, Her Campus and WGS, that help women to speak their truth and to support one another. She […]
My time at the 2023 Peer-to-Peer National ARP Convening
In October 2023, Sahiyo’s Community Engagement Coordinator Samman Masud as well as long-time Sahiyo volunteer and Activists Retreat planning committee member Umme Kulsoom Arif attended the 2023 Peer-to-Peer National American Rescue Plan (ARP) Convening in Washington D.C. The three-day convention welcomed representatives from over 40 non-profit organizations throughout the U.S. to join other grantees of […]
Reflecting on the 2023 Activists Retreat
By Samman Masud In September 2023, activists, survivors of female genital cutting (FGC), and community members from the Bohra community came from all over the U.S. to gather in-person at Sahiyo’s 6th annual Activists Retreat. This three-day affair, in Atlanta, Georgia, brought together individuals belonging to the Bohra community to deepen relationships with one another, […]
Sahiyo welcomes three new members to the team
We are eager to welcome three amazing women into our organization, who will allow us to build up our organization’s capacity in order to better meet our mission to end female genital cutting (FGC) and expand the scope of our work! Aries Nuño, a seasoned volunteer with Sahiyo, joins us now as our Training […]
Farewell to Programs Coordinator Catherine Cox
For the past three years, we have been honored to have Catherine Cox, or Cate as we know her, serve as Programs Coordinator at Sahiyo U.S. In this role, Cate saw Sahiyo’s community education and outreach program, including training and technical assistance, grow and blossom. It is thus with great excitement and some sadness too, […]