End FGM

Dr. Leyla Hussein is a Somalia-born activist who has established the Dahlia project, a support group for End FGM survivors. She is a psychotherapist and believes in the power of words in ending FGM. Twitter:@LeylaHussein Leyla’s #EndFGMPodcast Quotes ABOUT FGM According to the World Health Organization, Female genital mutilation(FGM) comprises all procedures that involve partial […] The post E24 The Human Library and Language in Ending FGM, with Dr. Leyla Hussein appeared first on Kipainoi.

Ebony Riddell Bamber is Head of Advocacy & Policy, Orchid Project. In this podcast, she speaks about her policy and advocacy journey; and has a few pieces of advice to budding change-makers. Twitter:@ebonyrb Ebony’s #EndFGMPodcast Quotes ABOUT FGM According to the World Health Organization, Female genital mutilation(FGM) comprises all procedures that involve partial or total […] The post E23 Becoming a better End FGM advocate, with Ebony Riddell Bamber appeared first on Kipainoi.

Abdulmalik is a blogger and uses the internet to change perceptions on social issues as well as influencing policy in his native predominantly Muslim community in Tana River. He believes in leading by example and he says that he will marry an uncut girl. Twitter:@MarwanBlogger Marwan’s #EndFGMPodcast Quotes ABOUT FGM According to the World Health […] The post E22 Being a man ending FGM in Tana River, With Abdulmalik Abdi appeared first on Kipainoi.

Kasiita is a Ugandan Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights expert who uses the media to influence perceptions and policies for the protection of women and girls. He speaks about FGM in Uganda, and what can be done to better address Harmful cultural Practices. Twitter:@@KasiitaMark Kasiita’s #EndFGMPodcast Quotes ABOUT FGM According to the World Health Organization, […] The post E21 FGM in Uganda, With Kasiita Mark appeared first on Kipainoi.

Her school depended on her in Athletics but FGM removed her from the racecourse. Today, Caroline is fearlessly talking about FGM. Twitter:@CLetuya CAroline’s #EndFGMPodcast Quotes ABOUT FGM According to the World Health Organization, Female genital mutilation(FGM) comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or another injury to the […] The post E20 Her school depended on her in Athletics but FGM removed her from the racecourse, with Caroline Letuya appeared first on Kipainoi.

Meet Vincent Ogallo. He is an activist based in Kuria, South Western Kenya. He engages communities on SRHR and FGM. Twitter:@VinnieveeB Vincent’s #EndFGMPodcast Quotes ABOUT FGM According to the World Health Organization, Female genital mutilation(FGM) comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or another injury to the female […] The post E19 Ending FGM in Kuria, with Vincent Ogallo appeared first on Kipainoi.

Meet Deborah Nabiki. Born and raised in Wamba, this girl is reaching out to enlighten her community on the harmful effects of the cut, and why they should abandon it. Facebook: Mcdebby Sanchez Deborah’s #EndFGMPodcast Quotes ABOUT FGM According to the World Health Organization, Female genital mutilation(FGM) comprises all procedures that involve partial or total […] The post E18, a young girl changing the FGM Narrative in Samburu, with Deborah Nabiki appeared first on Kipainoi.

Caroline was born and raised among the Maasai people in Narok County. She underwent the cut willingly, not knowing the repercussions. Today, she shares her experiences to help other girls avoid the procedure. Twitter: @nampaso Caroline’s #EndFGMPodcast Quotes ABOUT FGM According to the World Health Organization, Female genital mutilation(FGM) comprises all procedures that involve partial […] The post E17 I took myself to be cut but my experiences are helping girls avoid FGM, with Caroline Lanoi Nampaso appeared first on Kipainoi.

Jedidah Lemaron is the Founder and Executive Director of Malkia Initiative. She provides mentorship, counselling and Psycho-social support to young girls in Maasailand. Twitter: @MalkiaJeddy Elias’ #EndFGMPodcast Quotes ABOUT FGM According to the World Health Organization, Female genital mutilation(FGM) comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or another […] The post E16 Why survivors need counselling and Psychosocial support in the End FGM campaign, with Jedidah Lemaron appeared first on Kipainoi.

Elias is an activist and coordinator, the Kenya Men Engage Alliance, a network of organizations which uses contemporary channels to reach out to boys and men to fight FGM. Twitter: @EliasMuindi Elias’ #EndFGMPodcast Quotes ABOUT FGM According to the World Health Organization, Female genital mutilation(FGM) comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of […] The post E15 Coordinating End FGM networks, and why it is important to do it right, with Elias Muindi appeared first on Kipainoi.

Asenath Mwithigah has worked as a Social Change Communications Manager at the Girl Generation. She has diverse experience and expertise in content and capacity development for social change, advocacy and programme management, which has been acquired through her work across various development programmes including Gender Equality, Water and Sanitation, Maternal Health, Governance, Women Economic Empowerment, […] The post E14 How to communicate to communities, with Asenath Mwithigah appeared first on Kipainoi.

Godfrey Ochieng’ Okumu is a program officer at Tostan, an organization that helps African communities bring about sustainable development and positive social transformation based on human rights. The program engages participants using familiar methods of communication such as dialogue and exchange, theatre, poetry, and song while addressing topics of high interest. Godfrey speaks to me […] The post E13 Training drivers of change to end FGM/C with Godfrey Ochieng’ appeared first on Kipainoi.

Nimco Ali, OBE. is a Somali social activist. She is co-founder and CEO of The Five Foundation, an Africa-led partnership to end female genital mutilation. She spoke to me in Senegal, on trusting Africans in leading the fight against FGM in Africa. She says that it is important to speak to people in power and […] The post E12 Funding the Frontline in the fight against FGM, with Nimco Ali appeared first on Kipainoi.

Sadia Hussein is an end FGM Activist and the coordinator of Dayaa Women Group, a survivor led women group that carries out #EndFGM campaigns in the Vast Tana River County in Kenya. As a survivor, she has vowed to share her story and rally other survivors to come out and speak up aganist this harmful […] The post E11 Engaging Survivors, Religious leaders in Ending FGM, with Sadia Hussein (Part 2) appeared first on Kipainoi.

Sadia Hussein is an end FGM Activist and the coordinator of Dayaa Women Group, a survivor led women group that carries out #EndFGM campaigns in the Vast Tana River County in Kenya. As a survivor, she has vowed to share her story and rally other survivors to come out and speak up aganist this harmful […] The post E11 Engaging Survivors, Religious leaders in Ending FGM, with Sadia Hussein (Part 1) appeared first on Kipainoi.

Dorcas Parit works with the Nyumba Kumi, a government established village level administration that helps in reporting and addressing FGM cases. She shares her journey, successes, challenges and lessons learnt in the fight against FGM. ABOUT FGM According to the World health Organization, Female genital mutilation(FGM) comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal […] The post E10 Engaging local leaders in addressing FGM, with Dorcas Parit appeared first on Kipainoi.

Samuel Leadismo is the The Founder & Director, Pastoralist Child Foundation. HE has been working to End HCPs and empowering his community in Samburu and Narok County. Leadismo is a Male Champion to end FGM in Kenya award holder, 2018 by the Kenya Anti FGM Board. His work has been featured in: Voice of America, […] The post E9 Education and Cultural Relevance in Ending FGM, with Samuel Leadismo appeared first on Kipainoi.

Peter Kemei’s organization works in the Mt. Elgon region, championing for children and youth rights. Top among the issues they deal with is Female Genital Mutilation, a practice that has had resurgence in the area during and after the Sabaot Land Defence Forces were in power. ABOUT FGM According to the World health Organization, Female […] The post E8 Conflict and FGM in the Mt. Elgon region, with Peter Kemei appeared first on Kipainoi.

Gumato Guyo, 23, is an FGM survivor from Chalbi Desert in Marsabit County. Having been brought up by her grandmother, she, like her age mates in the village, went through the cut. Her mother, an anti FGM campaigner protected her sister. Gumato wants to help other girls avoid the cut, and she has began her […] The post E7 Future campaigners; from Chalbi desert to campus activist, with Gumato Guyo appeared first on Kipainoi.

Sonyanga Ole Ng’ais has been playing cricket for advocacy, shining light to the Laikipia Maasai community as well as Kenya on an international scale. Through cricket, and an award-winning anti-FGM documentary, Sonyanga is addressing FGM from the lens of the custodians of the culture. He has founded the Maasai Cricket ladies as well as Selenken […] The post E6 Nurturing agents of change through sport and film, with Sonyanga Ole Ng’ais appeared first on Kipainoi.

Brenda Dora is a Human Rights lawyer, policy advocacy expert and child rights specialist involved in creation of Anti FGM policies , lobbying for adoption of child-friendly policies and laws; and training of law enforcers on handling FGM cases. Her background in law has enabled her to work with law makers in the National and […] The post E5 Policy, Law and working with communities, with Brenda Dora appeared first on Kipainoi.

Antonia Sophia Waskowiak decided to volunteer in Kenya when she was 18 years young and still attending High School. “I didn’t know, that this work camp would determine my life”, she says today, “during my first time in Kuria, Kenya, I got to learn the values of life and I had to realize that not […] The post E4 Running anti FGM campaigns among foreign cultures with Antonia Waskowiak appeared first on Kipainoi.

Catherine has been rallying different organizations, the media and individual activists towards FGM-caused deaths in Meru county. Among them is #FGMKilledJelida, which broke traditional culture and had a childless girl being buried in Igembe, Meru County. She is the founder, Care Health Providers. ABOUT #FGMKilledJelida Jelida, a 14-year-old, died from FGM type 2 and was […] The post E3 Running an online and offline anti FGM campaign with Catherine Thiakunu appeared first on Kipainoi.

Narrowly escaping FGM, Ruth sought to help girls who are at risk and those who have undergone the harmful cultural practice in Marakwet. The post E2 Having mentors in the anti FGM campaign, with Ruth Jepchumba appeared first on Kipainoi.

Tony began shaping conversations around engaging men in ending FGM.  "Men play a crucial role in ending FGM," he says. "In many communities I have been to, men hold the gavel to the ending of the practice." The post E1 Engaging men in the fight against FGM, with Tony Mwebia appeared first on Kipainoi.