In late 2025, Sahiyo introduced The FGM/C Policy Advocate Care Fund, a partnership between Sahiyo and The U.S. End FGM/C Network. This fund was created to provide resources to the incredible advocates and activists working to end this harmful practice and support survivors of FGM/C. The goals of this fund are as follows:
- Empower survivors and individuals from communities impacted by female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C)
- Enable survivors, activists, and advocates to actively engage in education and policy advocacy
- Ensure that activists are fairly compensated for their contributions, recognizing that they are often overlooked and underfunded
The advocates and activists who support the movement to end FGM/C work tirelessly and often face numerous challenges with a lack of resources. That is why this fund is so important.
Below, our incredible policy intern Sara Khattak explains why the fund is needed, how it will support both survivors and advocates and how the resources provided by this fund are crucial to help pass more legislation on FGC.
"Help a change maker, FGM/C affects millions worldwide and over 500,000 people in the U.S. Policy advocacy is crucial for change especially in the nine U.S. states still lacking FGM/C legislation. The FGM/C Policy Advocate Care Fund empowers survivors and advocates to lead the charge and make lasting change."
If you want to help the movement to end FGM/C, then there is no better way to do it than by donating to The FGM/C Policy Advocate Care Fund.