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1. About - Funders & Partners
Created on 02 December 2020
2. Home
Created on 22 February 2018
3. About - Our Story
Created on 30 November -0001
4. FAQs
Created on 30 November -0001
5. You don’t know how much you need it until it’s over
(News & Blog)
... with loneliness — besides the obvious — is how, sometimes, you don’t realize how lonely you are until you aren’t. Like many survivors, my relationship with the Dawoodi Bohra community is… different. Sometimes ...
Created on 04 June 2025
6. The History of Addressing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting via Legislation in Connecticut
(News & Blog)
... a Change.org petition was created by Sahiyo Co-founder and Executive Director Mariya Taher and Sahiyo Advisory Board member Zehra Patwa, two community-based advocates working to end FGM/C, to advocate ...
Created on 02 June 2025
7. The History of Addressing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Montana
(News & Blog)
... or total removal of the female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. Community Education and Outreach: Recognizing the importance of awareness, the bill proposed ...
Created on 02 June 2025
8. Intern Spotlight: Katie Bai
(News & Blog)
... there ways in which Sahiyo has already impacted your life? Sahiyo has helped me recognize the tireless work from nonprofits, legislators, activists, volunteers, and community members that legislative ...
Created on 10 April 2025
9. Reflecting on “Storytelling as a Tool for Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting (FGM/C) Survivor-Centered Change” at CSW 69
(News & Blog)
... setting. This moment reminded us how powerful and vulnerable storytelling can be—even long after the initial release of the stories. As members of the Dawoodi Bohra community, both Zehra and Leena spoke ...
Created on 21 March 2025
10. Reframing FGM/C Through an Intersectional Lens at CSW69
(News & Blog)
... for a model grounded in community education and collective responsibility. This context-specific approach focuses on engaging communities through dialogue, awareness-building, and and trust-based interventions ...
Created on 18 March 2025
11. Survivor and Community Engagement Toolkit
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Survivor & Community Engagement Toolkit   Why Sahiyo Created This Toolkit:  At Sahiyo, we believe that ending female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) starts with survivors and communities ...
Created on 15 March 2025
12. Announcing Our New T&TA MA Coordinator: Olivia Harris
(News & Blog)
Sahiyo is pleased to share that we have recently hired Olivia Harris as our new Massachusetts Community Training & Technical Assistance Coordinator. Olivia joined the team in January 2025 to support Sahiyo ...
Created on 12 March 2025
13. Sahiyo Releases Toolkit for Survivor and Community Engagement to Address FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... process, this toolkit is a culmination of real-world insights, proven strategies, and evidence-based methodologies gathered from community-based organizations across the United States. The resources provided ...
Created on 11 March 2025
14. Newly Released: Sahiyo’s Toolkit on Survivor and Community Engagement!
(News & Blog)
Here at Sahiyo, we believe that every individual and community impacted by female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) deserves to be heard, supported, and empowered. That’s why we’ve created the How to ...
Created on 11 March 2025
15. 2025 Comedy Show & Auction Sponsor Spotlight: Zehra Patwa
(News & Blog)
... includes survivors of FGC, anti-FGC activists, health care providers, and the general public. What personally inspires you or your team to advocate for social justice and community well-being? As someone ...
Created on 06 March 2025
16. Sahiyo Welcomes Elaina Baliner as Our New Development & Programs Fellow
(News & Blog)
... grant funds, contributing to trainings through presentations and resource development, and writing articles for Sahiyo’s blog, Elaina has already made a difference in our community. We are thrilled to ...
Created on 27 February 2025
17. Positive Masculinity; A Critical Tool in the Movement to End FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... norms. She emphasized that a whole community approach is needed so that the perspectives of men and boys are included because men can also be barriers to change if you don’t engage with them. Dr. Chesang ...
Created on 20 February 2025
18. Reflection on the Sahiyo Activists Retreat 2024: Zahara Kagalwalla
(News & Blog)
... engaged in anti-FGC advocacy initiatives in their communities.  Below, Zahara Kagalwalla, a 2024 retreat participant, reflects on how the experience expanded her community and shares what she’s looking ...
Created on 18 February 2025
19. Supporting Survivors in the LGBTQIA+ Community: How Sahiyo Helped Afiqa Attend the ASEAN Queer Leadership Week
(News & Blog)
... to help my community in shifting our culture to one that chooses love over fear. I trust that in time we won’t leave anyone behind and that includes trans and non-binary children and survivors of FGM/C.  ...
Created on 06 February 2025
20. Uniting to End FGM/C Across the Americas: A Joint Statement
(News & Blog)
... ending FGM/C and supporting survivors across the Americas. The partners whom the Alliance will collaborate and engage with will include: Service-providing organizations Examples: Grassroots NGOs, community ...
Created on 06 February 2025