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1. Sahiyo Welcomes Elaina Baliner as Our New Development & Programs Fellow
(News & Blog)
... accessibility for organizations on the ground. In her free time, Elaina enjoys teaching yoga and being in nature. Elaina is thrilled to work with an organization that aligns with her dedication to empowering ...
Created on 27 February 2025
2. Intern Spotlight: Fundraising and Auction Intern Elaina Baliner
(News & Blog)
... time, Elaina enjoys teaching yoga and being in nature. Elaina is thrilled to join an organization that empowers all people and to be a part of the solution to end FGC. When and how did you first get ...
Created on 11 October 2024
3. Reflecting on the 2023 Activists Retreat
(News & Blog)
... to achieve lasting results. Together, we participated in workshops, engaged in difficult but important conversations, which were followed by self-care activities like journaling exercises or yoga at the ...
Created on 15 November 2023
4. Mindful Movement for Pelvic Pain
(News & Blog)
... by moving through our daily activities. After experiencing pain for a while, the brain can begin to anticipate pain and as a result, a person may come to fear movement itself.  A gentle yoga program ...
Created on 25 May 2023
5. Sahiyo’s International Women’s Day Celebration & Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Danae Laura
(News & Blog)
... Taher, one of the founders. A mutual friend introduced us back in 2015 as I was launching my yoga business, Selfmade, dedicated to marginalized bodies. Over the years, I had heard of female genital mutilation/cutting ...
Created on 03 March 2023
6. Sahiyo’s Book Club Holds Second Event In February 
(News & Blog)
... living along with creativity and wellness following Ayurveda principles, with yoga, meditation and writing workshops. Shabnam is studying to be an Ayurveda practitioner at the Kerala Ayurveda Academy ...
Created on 05 January 2022
7. Sahiyo’s Book Club to hold second event in February
(News & Blog)
... India. The retreat incorporates mindful living along with creativity and wellness following Ayurveda principles, with yoga, meditation and writing workshops. Shabnam is studying to be an Ayurveda practitioner ...
Created on 04 January 2022
8. More Than A Survivor: An interview with Shehnaz
(News & Blog)
... am yoga instructor. What did you want to be when you grew up? I would like to be more self aware. What is your favorite food? Street food What is your proudest achievement? Able to finish my ...
Created on 06 December 2020
9. More Than A Survivor: An interview with Renee
(News & Blog)
... nut bread, hand exercises, yoga, a good breakfast including Aronia berries, weeding the garden or working on an art project, cooking vegetarian meals, reading books, bicycling five to fifteen miles on ...
Created on 02 December 2020
10. More Than A Survivor: An interview with Eliza
(News & Blog)
... things you do for self-care? Walking and yoga What are five words to describe you? Strong, fun loving What are your hobbies? Travel What is your profession or what career would you like to be in? ...
Created on 26 November 2020
11. Voices Series: How I reconnected with my purpose through storytelling
(News & Blog)
... to advocate against the practice. We took breaks to participate in healing exercises such as yoga and meditation. I was very grateful that we took time out of the workshops because it helped me reconnect ...
Created on 20 May 2020
12. Voices Series: Why we must break the silence of FGM/C
(News & Blog)
... am the warrior. In yoga, the warrior pose allows one to feel centered and strong. I am strong and centered now, and I, like the warriors of ancient Greece, am one who is steeped in experience and hard-won ...
Created on 01 April 2020
13. Virtual Yoga with Sasanna Yee (17 June 2025)
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... moving meditation virtual class to support relaxation, strength building, focus, balance, and flexibility. With a long-term sustained practice, yoga can help with depression, chronic pain, trauma, digestion, ...
Created on 03 June 2025
14. Sahiyo Welcomes Elaina Baliner as Our New Development & Programs Fellow
(News & Blog)
... accessibility for organizations on the ground. In her free time, Elaina enjoys teaching yoga and being in nature. Elaina is thrilled to work with an organization that aligns with her dedication to empowering ...
Created on 27 February 2025
15. Intern Spotlight: Fundraising and Auction Intern Elaina Baliner
(News & Blog)
... time, Elaina enjoys teaching yoga and being in nature. Elaina is thrilled to join an organization that empowers all people and to be a part of the solution to end FGC. When and how did you first get ...
Created on 11 October 2024
16. Reflecting on the 2023 Activists Retreat
(News & Blog)
... to achieve lasting results. Together, we participated in workshops, engaged in difficult but important conversations, which were followed by self-care activities like journaling exercises or yoga at the ...
Created on 15 November 2023
17. Mindful Movement for Pelvic Pain
(News & Blog)
... by moving through our daily activities. After experiencing pain for a while, the brain can begin to anticipate pain and as a result, a person may come to fear movement itself.  A gentle yoga program ...
Created on 25 May 2023
18. Sahiyo’s International Women’s Day Celebration & Silent Auction Donor Spotlight: Danae Laura
(News & Blog)
... Taher, one of the founders. A mutual friend introduced us back in 2015 as I was launching my yoga business, Selfmade, dedicated to marginalized bodies. Over the years, I had heard of female genital mutilation/cutting ...
Created on 03 March 2023
19. Sahiyo’s Book Club Holds Second Event In February 
(News & Blog)
... living along with creativity and wellness following Ayurveda principles, with yoga, meditation and writing workshops. Shabnam is studying to be an Ayurveda practitioner at the Kerala Ayurveda Academy ...
Created on 05 January 2022
20. Sahiyo’s Book Club to hold second event in February
(News & Blog)
... India. The retreat incorporates mindful living along with creativity and wellness following Ayurveda principles, with yoga, meditation and writing workshops. Shabnam is studying to be an Ayurveda practitioner ...
Created on 04 January 2022
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The History of Addressing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Montana
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The History of Addressing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Montana
By: Katie Bai Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a harmful social norm involving the...
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  • About Us
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    • Contact us
  • Our Programs
    • Community Outreach
      • Advocacy & Travel Award
      • Survivor and Community Engagement Toolkit
    • Voices to End FGM/C
    • Training and Technical Assistance
    • Activists Retreat
    • Research
      • Critical Intersections
    • Bhaiyo: Male Allies
    • Policy
    • Thaal pe Charcha
  • Our Impact
    • Newsletters
    • Awards and Distinctions
    • In the Media
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