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1. About - Our Story
Created on 30 November -0001
2. Supporting Survivors in the LGBTQIA+ Community: How Sahiyo Helped Afiqa Attend the ASEAN Queer Leadership Week
(News & Blog)
In October 2024 I participated in the ASEAN Queer Leadership Week (AQLW), in Bangkok, Thailand, organized by the ASEAN SOGIE Caucus. I represented the End FGC Singapore campaign and was awarded the Sahiyo ...
Created on 06 February 2025
3. On My Own Terms
(News & Blog)
... The Gambia and across the African continent. Musu is also the recipient of numerous international and African human rights awards, including the 2018 Commonwealth Points of Light from Her Late Majesty ...
Created on 05 November 2024
4. Walking Together: My Experience at the Annual Walk to End Female Genital Mutilation in D.C.
(News & Blog)
... Woman Peace Awards ceremony, which honored activists and survivors who have made impactful contributions toward ending FGM/C. A beautiful musical performance, recognitions, and speeches followed the ceremony. ...
Created on 17 October 2024
5. Sahiyo U.S Executive Director Mariya Taher receives the 2024 Champion of Change Award
(News & Blog)
On October 5th, 2024, Sahiyo U.S. Executive Director Mariya Taher received the 2024 Champion of Change Award, during the annual Asian Women’s Shelter’s (AWS) gala, “Hope and Action: Celebrating 36 Years ...
Created on 16 October 2024
6. Sahiyo U.S. Joins Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds in 15.8M Initiative to address systemic barriers to health
(News & Blog)
... 2024 awards of the Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds (the Funds). As part of these awards, DPH, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA), and the implementing partner Health Resources ...
Created on 26 September 2024
7. Reflecting on a Screening of The Beginning, a Film Directed by Sahiyo Co-founder Insia Dariwala
(News & Blog)
... Now, the film was written and directed by award-winning filmmaker and Sahiyo co-founder Insia Dariwala. The film adopts a survivor-centered approach that highlights the trauma caused by FGC to demonstrate ...
Created on 27 August 2024
8. Reflecting on Sahiyo’s 2024 Activists Retreat
(News & Blog)
... Araya Casey, from the award-winning nonprofit organization, Free2Luv, conducted an art workshop tailored to the unique experiences of activists and survivors of FGC. Activists also participated in an action ...
Created on 22 August 2024
9. Advocacy & Travel Award
(Programs)
FGM/C Advocacy & Travel Award The FGM/C Advocacy and Travel Award offered by Sahiyo supports active Sahiyo volunteers and program participants to attend conferences and workshops, as well as pursue advocacy ...
Created on 14 August 2024
10. Milken Institute School of Public Health, Sahiyo, and other Community Partners Receive DOJ Grant to end FGC
(News & Blog)
Sahiyo U.S. is pleased to announce we’ve been awarded a grant alongside George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health, U.S. End FGM/C Network, and Global Woman PEACE Foundation from ...
Created on 08 February 2024
11. I Didn’t Dare Ask
(News & Blog)
...  Nigerian-born Caroline Ilogienboh retired from the Justice System in New Jersey, USA. She has written several books. Her award-winning book, “Saving Bekyah” is focused on female circumcision and its ...
Created on 11 January 2024
12. A Plan in Action: Reflecting on the 2023 Peer-to-Peer National ARP Convening
(News & Blog)
... National American Rescue Plan (ARP) Convening as representatives of Sahiyo, one of over 40 non-profit organizations granted awards as part of the ARP Support for Survivors Program. Without hyperbole, ...
Created on 12 December 2023
13. Upcoming Equality Now media training
(News & Blog)
... the recipient of a National Film Award for her documentary 'A Pinch of Skin,' the first documentary from India to speak about the practice of FGM/C. Through the lens of a filmmaker and a communication designer, ...
Created on 08 December 2023
14. My time at the 2023 Peer-to-Peer National ARP Convening
(News & Blog)
... the ARP Support for Survivors Program. Sahiyo U.S. was awarded as one of the subgrantees in April 2023 to build out its promising Activists Retreat program. A sub-grant under the 2021 American Rescue Plan ...
Created on 05 December 2023
15. Sahiyo receives grant from Resist
(News & Blog)
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, ...
Created on 13 October 2023
16. My experience at the Global Woman Awards and Walk to End FGM
(News & Blog)
By Rachel Wine On September 30th, I had the honor of joining survivors, activists, and allies from around the world to participate in the 9th Annual Global Woman Awards the 10th Annual Walk to End FGM. ...
Created on 03 October 2023
17. Sahiyo receives grant from Ben & Jerry’s Foundation
(News & Blog)
Sahiyo U.S. would like to thank our friends at Ben & Jerry’s Foundation for a core support grant award of $20,000 per year for two years. Ben & Jerry’s Foundation supports grassroots groups throughout ...
Created on 07 September 2023
18. Sahiyo receives grant from South Asian Bar Association of North America
(News & Blog)
Sahiyo U.S. would like to thank our friends at the South Asian Bar Association (SABA) of North America Foundation for a core support grant award of $6,500. The SABA Foundation supports access to justice ...
Created on 02 August 2023
19. Sahiyo U.S. Executive Director, Mariya Taher, receives Global Woman Award
(News & Blog)
Sahiyo is excited to announce that our U.S. Executive Director, Mariya Taher, has received a Global Woman Award from the Global Woman P.E.A.C.E. Foundation, for her work in Policy Making and Legal accomplishments. ...
Created on 17 July 2023
20. SAHIYO JOINS OVER 40 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS SERVING SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS IN $13.2 MILLION AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN INITIATIVE
(News & Blog)
...  “Sahiyo U.S. is honored to be included as one of the 40+ organizations awarded this grant. For too long the issue of female genital cutting has been viewed as a cultural issue, this grant helps to affirm ...
Created on 15 May 2023