- Who is this retreat for?
Sahiyo is pleased to announce that the 2024 U.S. Activists’ Retreat to any person connected to a community or communities engaged in the practice of FGM/C and who is interested in ending the practice of FGM/C. Learn more about what the Retreat is all about from past retreat attendees who have written for our blog! Also watch:
- I am not an FGM/C survivor/I was subjected to FGM/C but I do not recall my experience/I was subjected to FGM/C but I have had no adverse effects from my experience. Am I still welcome?
Yes! One does not have to be subjected to trauma or have a trauma response to have an interest in ending the practice. Everyone has a responsibility to do something and everyone interested in doing something can benefit by meeting with others who want to take action and learn more about what can be done.
- How much does it cost to attend the Retreat?
There are no fees to attend Sahiyo’s Activists Retreat. Retreat registration is completely free and the virtual nature of the 2024 U.S. Retreat means that Retreat attendees should not incur any travel costs to attend the Retreat!
- How do I sign up for the Retreat?
You can find our 2024 Activists’ Retreat interest form linked [HERE]! First-time attendees may be reached out to by a Sahiyo volunteer or Activists’ Retreat Planning Committee member for an informal phone or Zoom conversation regarding the Retreat and to answer any additional conversations you may have. We hope to hear from you!
- Is it possible to attend the retreat for just a single day?
The purpose of the Activists Retreat is to allow activists to get together over the course of an entire weekend to build community, find support, and plan for future activism to end FGM/C. We ask that retreat attendees be able to attend all three days of the retreat in order to participate in all of the events, discussions, and presentations we have planned. We understand that a three-day virtual retreat may feel like an intense commitment, but we assure all prospective attendees that there will be many breaks and moments for self-care built in to make the Virtual Retreat an enjoyable, healing experience of community-building and learning.
- What should I bring to the Activists Retreat?
Bring yourself, an internet connection, and your enthusiasm!
- What sorts of things will I learn at the Activists Retreat?
A more complete agenda of events will be released to all Retreat Attendees closer to the date of the event. At this time, Retreat Attendees can expect to meet other activists, speak about their experiences as activists, and also learn from guest speakers. We will also have discussions about future activism, community building, and the Sahiyo Activists’ Toolkit.
Learn more about Activists Retreat by visiting our blog and hearing from past participants themselves.
Do you have more questions?
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