Sahiyo U.S., StoryCenter, and Asian Women’s Shelter would like to announce that recruitment is open for our 2023 Voices to End FGM/C hybrid digital storytelling workshop.
Since 2015, Sahiyo has provided various storytelling platforms for survivors and community members around the world to share their experiences of female genital cutting (FGC); in particular, Voices to End FGM/C, a digital storytelling project, brings individuals impacted by FGM/C together in order to heal, build community with one another, and create digital stories that can be used to support surivors and educate and prevent future generations form undergoing this harm.
More about the workshop:
When: The virtual sessions will take place on Tuesday, August 14th and Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023, from 4-6 pm Pacific / 7-9 pm Eastern (U.S. time). In order to be confirmed, applicants must be able to attend all workshop sessions, both virtual and in-person.
The in-person sessions will take place on August 26th and 27th, 2023, from 9 am to 5 pm PT in Oakland, CA. Please note that the travel days to and from the workshop will be on August 25th and 28th, 2023.
Who: The workshop is open to those based in the U.S. who have experienced FGM/C, as well as family members, friends, advocates, and others who would like to share a story about why it needs to end.
What: Each participant will learn to create their own simple video through the use of voiceover audio, still images, and video clips. This participatory media process will be guided by facilitators from Sahiyo, StoryCenter, and Asian Women’s Shelter.
Following the workshop, Sahiyo will support storytellers in publicly sharing their videos as part of our ongoing education and advocacy work to end FGM/C.
If you’re interested in taking part, please fill out the application by Friday, July 15, 2023.
If you would like more information on this revolutionary storytelling experience, please email Mariya at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
To view digital stories from previous Voices to End FGM/C workshops, click here.