I am Ugbad Ahmed Hashi, from Somaliland over the past three years, I have participated in several capacity-strengthening workshops and advocacy events organized by the Orchid Project under the ALM program as my previous role
My name is Hanna Kumera, a passionate advocate for youth empowerment and social change. Born and raised in a beautiful town named Bahir Dar in Ethiopia, my journey in advocacy began early, as a young
The pain of tradition is often silent, buried in rituals passed down without question. In my community, this silence surrounds Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C)—a practice defended as culture but one that leaves deep scars on
Observed annually on 6th February, the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is significant in raising global awareness of FGM while highlighting not just the physical but the psychological impact of
The Girl Generation (TGG)-ALM hosted its fourth webinar on resourcing grassroots movements to end Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C), marking the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Recognizing FGM/C as a significant
In Tambacounda, 410km southeast of Dakar, FGM/C persists. Despite global efforts to end female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), the practice continues to affect millions of girls and women worldwide. According to UNICEF, more than 230 million
The conflict in the Amhara region has heightened risks for women and girls, driving a surge in gender-based violence and challenging efforts to implement effective programs. This disruption limits marginalized groups, especially those affected by
The Girl Generation, through its support for the Africa-led movement to end FGM/C (TGG-ALM), actively amplifies the voices of those most impacted by FGM/C. We recognize that FGM/C primarily affects girls and young women the
In September, Aisha Hussein Roba – a youth grantee from Isiolo, Kenya alongside Orchid Project Policy & Advocacy Manager, Brenda Dora attended the Summit of the Future on the sidelines of the 79th session of
Figure 1 An activity conducted in Ceel-dhadhaable located in Sanaag region In our collective efforts to end Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C), organizations across Somaliland are taking action through innovative grassroots initiatives. From small community-based groups
Self-care isn’t just about taking breaks, it’s about sustaining the strength to continue advocating for change Qamar Kassim Yussuf- Founder and CEO of Northern Counties Community Empowerment I have always been a driven advocate for
Digital storytelling has revolutionized how we communicate impactful messages in social campaigns aimed at ending Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C). Recently, a transformative four-day review session was held for TGG-ALM grantees, champions, Survivor Leadership Initiative (SLI)
