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1. Donate to Sahiyo
Created on 10 March 2021
2. About - Funders & Partners
Created on 02 December 2020
3. About - Our Story
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4. FAQs
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5. Sahiyo Releases Toolkit for Survivor and Community Engagement to Address FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... and lead the change to end it. We also partner with frontline professionals (e.g. healthcare providers) to create culturally sensitive systems of care for survivors, and partner with government officials ...
Created on 11 March 2025
6. Intern Spotlight: Policy Intern Rachel Aguilar
(News & Blog)
... with Sahiyo has exposed me to issues within our society, legal, and healthcare systems that I was not previously aware of. It is empowering to be involved with work that aims to support women. I am also ...
Created on 18 February 2025
7. Sustainable Development Goals: How the UNs Benchmarks Align with Sahiyo’s Mission to End Female Gential Cutting
(News & Blog)
... causes.  Sahiyo also works closely with healthcare professionals to ensure that when survivors do seek care for complications related to FGC, the care they receive is culturally sensitive and wholly ...
Created on 12 December 2024
8. To Speak
(News & Blog)
... of care for women and children. Aisha’s career is fueled by a passion to advocate for health equity, striving to bridge gaps in healthcare access and outcomes. Beyond her professional endeavors, she actively ...
Created on 05 November 2024
9. The forgotten history of female genital cutting in the United States
(News & Blog)
... healthcare providers, educators, and the general public about the harms of FGC and the legal implications of participating in or condoning the practice are being carried out by community-based organizations ...
Created on 24 October 2024
10. Reflecting on the "Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in California - Past, Present, and Future" Webina
(News & Blog)
... and productive interactions with community members from practicing communities. As Shivangi Misra said during the event, “We can use the law for support, outreach, and healthcare.”  The panel also highlighted ...
Created on 17 October 2024
11. Sahiyo U.S. Joins Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds in 15.8M Initiative to address systemic barriers to health
(News & Blog)
... this work through various systems and different strategies, including healthcare provider training, policy advocacy, coalition building, increasing service delivery, and more, is really exciting.”  The ...
Created on 26 September 2024
12. Framing FGM/C: Understanding and Engaging with Cultural Sensitivity Event on August 22nd
(News & Blog)
... Healthcare professionals, social workers, community leaders, educators, advocates, and anyone interested in understanding and addressing FGC. Why Attend: Your participation will equip you with the tools ...
Created on 21 August 2024
13. Sahiyo U.S. Releases New Impact Report: Policy Outreach, Education, and Advocacy Program
(News & Blog)
... which does not fully address the larger goal of ending the practice. Policy Program Goals: Here are Sahiyo’s goals for our advocacy work:  Educate frontline professionals (i.e. healthcare providers, ...
Created on 20 August 2024
14. Voices from Washington and Beyond: an In-Person Voices to End FGM/C Screening in Kent, WA
(News & Blog)
... how healthcare providers can best support survivors or discussed the effects of FGM/C on their family relationships. The event also emphasized the significance of Washington State's recent legislative ...
Created on 16 June 2024
15. Join our FGM/C 101 Training on May 23rd!
(News & Blog)
... and more specifically in Washington and nearby metropolitan areas. This training is designed for community members, stakeholders, healthcare providers, and anyone interested in learning more about ...
Created on 14 May 2024
16. Sahiyo U.S. Engages Community Stakeholders in Seattle, Washington to Advance Senate Bill 5453 Initiatives
(News & Blog)
... the legislative framework provided by the WA DOH, setting the stage for community stakeholders, from healthcare, government, nonprofit sectors, and community-based organizations to share their insights ...
Created on 14 May 2024
17. Join the FGM/C Prevention and Response in Washington State Advisory Committee
(News & Blog)
... the state. Advisory Committee Members will also participate in specialized subwork committees focused on areas such as community prevention and education, healthcare provider training, government agency ...
Created on 06 May 2024
18. Navigating Complexity: Understanding and Addressing Challenges Faced by Kurdish Women with FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... specializing in FGM in Iran. His research aims to enhance the psychosexual well-being of FGM survivors by improving access to quality healthcare in the region. He earned his doctorate in family counseling ...
Created on 26 April 2024
19. Reflections on Pain, Stigma, and Activism
(News & Blog)
... or representation of the conditions women may experience in mainstream media.  Finally, Lomaris shared her experiences with healthcare professionals who didn’t understand her condition and further that ...
Created on 09 April 2024
20. Calling on the CT legislature to protect girls from FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... education and outreach programs, issued civil remedies for survivors, and created better access to healthcare for survivors of FGM/C. Additionally, the bill would have made it clear that FGM/C is a criminal ...
Created on 21 March 2024