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Created on 30 November -0001
2. Reflection on the Sahiyo Activists Retreat 2024: Zahara Kagalwalla
(News & Blog)
... collaboration, share insights, and strengthen efforts to eliminate this form of gender-based violence. The retreats include educational programs, self-care activities, and presentations from advocates ...
Created on 18 February 2025
3. Empowered and Ignited
(News & Blog)
... aim to foster collaboration, share insights, and strengthen efforts to eliminate this harmful practice. The retreats include educational programs, self-care activities, and presentations from professionals ...
Created on 18 January 2025
4. How can you, as an ordinary person, help end female genital cutting?
(News & Blog)
... your state has laws against FGC.  Next, consider all the possible opportunities that you may have to speak with your representative, this may include: town halls, civic activities, program tours, meet ...
Created on 22 October 2024
5. Sahiyo U.S. Joins Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds in 15.8M Initiative to address systemic barriers to health
(News & Blog)
... and systems that increase opportunities for healthy aging. Recognizing the complex ways in which systems impact health, the investments will support a wide range of activities across the Commonwealth. ...
Created on 26 September 2024
6. Reflecting on Sahiyo’s 2024 Activists Retreat
(News & Blog)
... benefiting everyone at the retreat.   The three-day virtual retreat included an agenda packed with educational programs, self-care activities, and discussion sessions for activists to reflect on their ...
Created on 22 August 2024
7. Advocacy & Travel Award
(Programs)
... individuals who have actively participated in advocacy campaigns, community outreach, or related activities (i.e., FGC research), and individuals interested in getting more involved in these types of efforts.  ...
Created on 14 August 2024
8. Paving the Path to End FGC in Washington State! Year 1 in Review
(News & Blog)
... of our efforts. In Year 1, our outreach activities brought together over 100 individuals, creating spaces for meaningful conversations and shared learning. Through a series of informative events, including ...
Created on 18 July 2024
9. Reflecting on Virtual and In-Person Sessions for Voices to End FGM/C Workshop 2024
(News & Blog)
... friends, filled with warmth and familiarity, as the intimate stories that had already been shared created strong bonds among them. During the in-person sessions, participants engaged in various activities ...
Created on 16 July 2024
10. Rally, Revel, Repeat : A Changemakers Retreat!
(News & Blog)
... magic.  I was instantly enveloped in a safe haven of kindred spirits where I could openly share my story without judgment. The thoughtfully planned activities included toolkits, group discussions, and ...
Created on 19 May 2024
11. Join Us at Sahiyos Activists Retreat
(News & Blog)
... activities for activists, and discussions about how to more effectively create change. The retreat will aim to achieve the following goals: Create a support system among activists working to empower ...
Created on 14 May 2024
12. Join us for Sahiyo’s 8th annual Activists Retreat
(News & Blog)
... educational sessions on FGC and anti-FGC advocacy workshops, speaker presentations, self-care activities for activists and discussions to educate participants about FGC and how to better advocate to bring ...
Created on 19 March 2024
13. Passion, Purpose, Party: My take on Sahiyo's Activists Retrea
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... I assumed I knew everything about FGC, given my extensive preoccupation with the issue, but I gleaned SO MUCH from this experience. The toolkits, guest speakers, group activities, and personal anecdotes ...
Created on 08 December 2023
14. Reflecting on the 2023 Activists Retreat
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... and gain tools on how to advocate against FGC. This year, as in the past, the Retreat was filled with presentations, educational videos, group discussions, action planning sessions, and self-care activities.  ...
Created on 15 November 2023
15. Activist Saza Faradilla and End FGC Singapore spread awareness about FGC
(News & Blog)
... which consists of food, vendors, and activities for families. Saza reflected on choosing the Bazaar, explaining that it was the event to pass out educational booklets on FGC because “the Bazaar is younger, ...
Created on 26 September 2023
16. Critical Intersections
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... needs of survivors from diverse backgrounds.  Create opportunities for building a foundation to support cross collaboration across social justice movements, including introductory activities, education ...
Created on 28 August 2023
17. Sahiyo welcomes Kaneez Madraswalla as new U.S. Advisory Board Member
(News & Blog)
... based in New York City She co-leads the QBE Women’s Initiative Network, facilitating illuminating employee engagement events. Her other volunteering activities have included counseling survivors of domestic ...
Created on 14 August 2023
18. 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
19. Self-love to Olachi
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... self-love?  I practice self-love by taking care of my physical, psychological, spiritual, professional, and social health through activities such as exercise, hobbies, meditating, taking breaks from ...
Created on 28 January 2023
20. Healing as Activism: One cannot give from an empty cup
(News & Blog)
... to care for yourself, it becomes harder and harder to care for others. Choose activities that honor your talents and your interests. Choose people who will support you, will speak for you when you are ...
Created on 27 November 2022
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      • Critical Intersections
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