Sahiyo
@sahiyovoices.bsky.social
Empowering Asian & other communities to end female genital cutting and create social change by dialogue, education & collaboration.
https://sahiyo.org/ & https://linktr.ee/sahiyovoices
https://sahiyo.org/ & https://linktr.ee/sahiyovoices
🎉We hit $10,000 — thank you! Let’s build on this momentum and continue expanding our impact. Can you help us stretch even more before the end of the year?
Visit bit.ly/Sahiyo10Years to get involved!
Visit bit.ly/Sahiyo10Years to get involved!
December 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🎉We hit $10,000 — thank you! Let’s build on this momentum and continue expanding our impact. Can you help us stretch even more before the end of the year?
Visit bit.ly/Sahiyo10Years to get involved!
Visit bit.ly/Sahiyo10Years to get involved!
The Wallace Global Fund was Sahiyo's first-ever funder! Susan Gibbs, a philanthropic advisor to WGF, shares why the organization supported the launch of Sahiyo's first programs and reseaerch.
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/epsxriqoac
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/epsxriqoac
December 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The Wallace Global Fund was Sahiyo's first-ever funder! Susan Gibbs, a philanthropic advisor to WGF, shares why the organization supported the launch of Sahiyo's first programs and reseaerch.
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/epsxriqoac
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/epsxriqoac
🎁Looking for a meaningful holiday gift? Make a donation and send a meaningful Mission Gift! Your gift supports Sahiyo’s survivor-centered programs while sharing purpose with the people you love this season.
Visit bit.ly/SahiyoMerch to support us!
Visit bit.ly/SahiyoMerch to support us!
December 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🎁Looking for a meaningful holiday gift? Make a donation and send a meaningful Mission Gift! Your gift supports Sahiyo’s survivor-centered programs while sharing purpose with the people you love this season.
Visit bit.ly/SahiyoMerch to support us!
Visit bit.ly/SahiyoMerch to support us!
Insia Dariwala, a co-founder of Sahiyo, reflects on why Sahiyo celebrating its 10 Year Anniversary is so meaningful to her!
👉Read the full spotlight: https://f.mtr.cool/fnayfndyfm
👉Read the full spotlight: https://f.mtr.cool/fnayfndyfm
December 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Insia Dariwala, a co-founder of Sahiyo, reflects on why Sahiyo celebrating its 10 Year Anniversary is so meaningful to her!
👉Read the full spotlight: https://f.mtr.cool/fnayfndyfm
👉Read the full spotlight: https://f.mtr.cool/fnayfndyfm
🤝Last week in London, FGM/C survivors came together for a healing-centered gathering to talk about racism, anti-Blackness, and power within the anti-FGM/C movement.Participants reaffirmed the importance of survivor-led approaches.
We’re grateful to the Wallace Global Fund for supporting this work.
We’re grateful to the Wallace Global Fund for supporting this work.
December 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
🤝Last week in London, FGM/C survivors came together for a healing-centered gathering to talk about racism, anti-Blackness, and power within the anti-FGM/C movement.Participants reaffirmed the importance of survivor-led approaches.
We’re grateful to the Wallace Global Fund for supporting this work.
We’re grateful to the Wallace Global Fund for supporting this work.
🎉 Sahiyo is celebrating 10 years and a major milestone! We’re now an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit, managing our own programs, funding, and operations to expand survivor-centered work and advance gender justice
🔗https://f.mtr.cool/fdvtgluree
🔗https://f.mtr.cool/fdvtgluree
December 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
🎉 Sahiyo is celebrating 10 years and a major milestone! We’re now an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit, managing our own programs, funding, and operations to expand survivor-centered work and advance gender justice
🔗https://f.mtr.cool/fdvtgluree
🔗https://f.mtr.cool/fdvtgluree
This month's trivia question is about our Policy program! 🎉 Answer this trivia question in the comments for a chance to win Sahiyo merch, and scroll to more!
QUESTION: What is the first state that Sahiyo supported in passing a law on FGM/C?
QUESTION: What is the first state that Sahiyo supported in passing a law on FGM/C?
December 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This month's trivia question is about our Policy program! 🎉 Answer this trivia question in the comments for a chance to win Sahiyo merch, and scroll to more!
QUESTION: What is the first state that Sahiyo supported in passing a law on FGM/C?
QUESTION: What is the first state that Sahiyo supported in passing a law on FGM/C?
📖Read about Sahiyo's work to address FGC on global, national, and state levels in the Policy Impact Report. Hear from Bettina and Joanne about how pairing legislation with community outreach & education can further the movement to end FGC.
🔗bit.ly/PolicyReport23
🔗bit.ly/PolicyReport23
December 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
📖Read about Sahiyo's work to address FGC on global, national, and state levels in the Policy Impact Report. Hear from Bettina and Joanne about how pairing legislation with community outreach & education can further the movement to end FGC.
🔗bit.ly/PolicyReport23
🔗bit.ly/PolicyReport23
Mariya Taher, a co-founder of and the executive director of Sahiyo, shares how Sahiyo's reach has grown over the last decade!
👉Read the full spotlight https://f.mtr.cool/gvbvuxzjuf
👉Read the full spotlight https://f.mtr.cool/gvbvuxzjuf
December 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Mariya Taher, a co-founder of and the executive director of Sahiyo, shares how Sahiyo's reach has grown over the last decade!
👉Read the full spotlight https://f.mtr.cool/gvbvuxzjuf
👉Read the full spotlight https://f.mtr.cool/gvbvuxzjuf
Answer this trivia question in the comments, and you'l be entered into a raffle to win Sahiyo goodies! 🎉 Scroll to learn more about our policy work, and comment now for a chance to win!
QUESTION: How many states currently don’t have state laws on FGM/C?
QUESTION: How many states currently don’t have state laws on FGM/C?
December 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Answer this trivia question in the comments, and you'l be entered into a raffle to win Sahiyo goodies! 🎉 Scroll to learn more about our policy work, and comment now for a chance to win!
QUESTION: How many states currently don’t have state laws on FGM/C?
QUESTION: How many states currently don’t have state laws on FGM/C?
Sahiyo has worked with FGC survivors and communities to engage in policy work to address FGC at the global, national, state, and local levels.
📝Read the report: bit.ly/PolicyReport23
📝Read the report: bit.ly/PolicyReport23
December 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Sahiyo has worked with FGC survivors and communities to engage in policy work to address FGC at the global, national, state, and local levels.
📝Read the report: bit.ly/PolicyReport23
📝Read the report: bit.ly/PolicyReport23
Priya Goswami, co-founder of Sahiyo, reflects on her initial goals for the organization and how its vision has evolved since its founding!
👉Read the full spotlight: https://f.mtr.cool/gqtxnmlbsi
👉Read the full spotlight: https://f.mtr.cool/gqtxnmlbsi
December 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Priya Goswami, co-founder of Sahiyo, reflects on her initial goals for the organization and how its vision has evolved since its founding!
👉Read the full spotlight: https://f.mtr.cool/gqtxnmlbsi
👉Read the full spotlight: https://f.mtr.cool/gqtxnmlbsi
Join Sahiyo’s team!💜
Sahiyo works to end female genital cutting (FGC) around the globe. Work with us, and gain valuable career experience while contributing to the end of this form of gender based violence.
Interested in becoming an intern? Visit https://f.mtr.cool/smkbjwrpma to apply!
Sahiyo works to end female genital cutting (FGC) around the globe. Work with us, and gain valuable career experience while contributing to the end of this form of gender based violence.
Interested in becoming an intern? Visit https://f.mtr.cool/smkbjwrpma to apply!
December 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Join Sahiyo’s team!💜
Sahiyo works to end female genital cutting (FGC) around the globe. Work with us, and gain valuable career experience while contributing to the end of this form of gender based violence.
Interested in becoming an intern? Visit https://f.mtr.cool/smkbjwrpma to apply!
Sahiyo works to end female genital cutting (FGC) around the globe. Work with us, and gain valuable career experience while contributing to the end of this form of gender based violence.
Interested in becoming an intern? Visit https://f.mtr.cool/smkbjwrpma to apply!
Join us Friday, December 19th for an in-person training in Worcester, MA! This session will equip Coalition members with essential knowledge about female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C).
Visit bit.ly/WorcesterTraining to register!
Visit bit.ly/WorcesterTraining to register!
December 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Join us Friday, December 19th for an in-person training in Worcester, MA! This session will equip Coalition members with essential knowledge about female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C).
Visit bit.ly/WorcesterTraining to register!
Visit bit.ly/WorcesterTraining to register!
Aarefa Johari, a co-founder of Sahiyo, has been publicly speaking out against female genital cutting (FGC) since 2011. She reflects on the last decade and the impact Sahiyo has made.
👉https://f.mtr.cool/quxdlgaieg
👉https://f.mtr.cool/quxdlgaieg
December 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Aarefa Johari, a co-founder of Sahiyo, has been publicly speaking out against female genital cutting (FGC) since 2011. She reflects on the last decade and the impact Sahiyo has made.
👉https://f.mtr.cool/quxdlgaieg
👉https://f.mtr.cool/quxdlgaieg
💜🎉As we celebrate 10 years of Sahiyo, we’re filled with gratitude for everyone who has been part of this journey, from our incredible volunteers to the many partners and supporters who’ve stood with us along the way.
Thank you for helping us continue the work to end FGC.
Thank you for helping us continue the work to end FGC.
December 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
💜🎉As we celebrate 10 years of Sahiyo, we’re filled with gratitude for everyone who has been part of this journey, from our incredible volunteers to the many partners and supporters who’ve stood with us along the way.
Thank you for helping us continue the work to end FGC.
Thank you for helping us continue the work to end FGC.
🎉GivingTuesday is here! Together, we can reach our $10,000 goal and expand our impact. Nuzhat Zaman, our Training & Technical Assistance Coordinator, shares why she supports Sahiyo's mission of ending female genital cutting!
💌Donate now: bit.ly/Sahiyo10Years
💌Donate now: bit.ly/Sahiyo10Years
December 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
🎉GivingTuesday is here! Together, we can reach our $10,000 goal and expand our impact. Nuzhat Zaman, our Training & Technical Assistance Coordinator, shares why she supports Sahiyo's mission of ending female genital cutting!
💌Donate now: bit.ly/Sahiyo10Years
💌Donate now: bit.ly/Sahiyo10Years
Join FGM/C TTA Office Hours!
Have questions about FGM/C prevention, survivor support, or how to strengthen your organization’s response efforts?Our team of experts and advocates is here to help!
🗓️ Tuesday, December 16, 2025
🕙 10am–11am EST
👉 Register: bit.ly/TTA-Hours
Have questions about FGM/C prevention, survivor support, or how to strengthen your organization’s response efforts?Our team of experts and advocates is here to help!
🗓️ Tuesday, December 16, 2025
🕙 10am–11am EST
👉 Register: bit.ly/TTA-Hours
November 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Join FGM/C TTA Office Hours!
Have questions about FGM/C prevention, survivor support, or how to strengthen your organization’s response efforts?Our team of experts and advocates is here to help!
🗓️ Tuesday, December 16, 2025
🕙 10am–11am EST
👉 Register: bit.ly/TTA-Hours
Have questions about FGM/C prevention, survivor support, or how to strengthen your organization’s response efforts?Our team of experts and advocates is here to help!
🗓️ Tuesday, December 16, 2025
🕙 10am–11am EST
👉 Register: bit.ly/TTA-Hours
🔊Female genital cutting (FGC) has been publicly recognized by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. Sahiyo executive director Mariya Taher highlighted the power of storytelling, where survivor involvement is crucial in developing effective policies to end FGC.
November 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
🔊Female genital cutting (FGC) has been publicly recognized by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. Sahiyo executive director Mariya Taher highlighted the power of storytelling, where survivor involvement is crucial in developing effective policies to end FGC.
✍️Applications for the 2026 Virtual Activists Retreat are now OPEN! When you join the retreat, you will strengthen connections with other Bohra activists, learn tools to use in your advocacy work to end FGC, engage in open discussions, and more!
Apply now at: https://f.mtr.cool/ncrbttzvjm
Apply now at: https://f.mtr.cool/ncrbttzvjm
November 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
✍️Applications for the 2026 Virtual Activists Retreat are now OPEN! When you join the retreat, you will strengthen connections with other Bohra activists, learn tools to use in your advocacy work to end FGC, engage in open discussions, and more!
Apply now at: https://f.mtr.cool/ncrbttzvjm
Apply now at: https://f.mtr.cool/ncrbttzvjm
The top 10 highest fundraisers for our 10 Year Anniversary campaign will receive a Sahiyo mug! These are hand-crafted by our executive director, Mariya Taher. 💜
Visit bit.ly/Sahiyo10Years to start your own fundraiser today!
Visit bit.ly/Sahiyo10Years to start your own fundraiser today!
November 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The top 10 highest fundraisers for our 10 Year Anniversary campaign will receive a Sahiyo mug! These are hand-crafted by our executive director, Mariya Taher. 💜
Visit bit.ly/Sahiyo10Years to start your own fundraiser today!
Visit bit.ly/Sahiyo10Years to start your own fundraiser today!
Today, we're highlighting Olivia Harris, our Massachusetts Community Training & Technical Assistance Coordinator, who works to establish a statewide coalition to protect and support those impacted by female genital cutting (FGC).
🎉Visit bit.ly/Sahiyo10Years to learn more!
🎉Visit bit.ly/Sahiyo10Years to learn more!
November 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Today, we're highlighting Olivia Harris, our Massachusetts Community Training & Technical Assistance Coordinator, who works to establish a statewide coalition to protect and support those impacted by female genital cutting (FGC).
🎉Visit bit.ly/Sahiyo10Years to learn more!
🎉Visit bit.ly/Sahiyo10Years to learn more!
On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we stand with survivors of FGM/C and all forms of gender based-violence.
We strive to create a world where women's and girls' bodies and sexuality are not feared or suppressed, but respected and embraced as normal.
We strive to create a world where women's and girls' bodies and sexuality are not feared or suppressed, but respected and embraced as normal.
November 25, 2025 at 9:32 PM
On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we stand with survivors of FGM/C and all forms of gender based-violence.
We strive to create a world where women's and girls' bodies and sexuality are not feared or suppressed, but respected and embraced as normal.
We strive to create a world where women's and girls' bodies and sexuality are not feared or suppressed, but respected and embraced as normal.
If you need a listening ear, the FGC Survivor Support Line is open! 💜
Speak to a trained advocate about FGM/C and receive care, support, or help with safety planning if needed.
📞 Call 1-877-751-0880
🕘 Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM PST
Speak to a trained advocate about FGM/C and receive care, support, or help with safety planning if needed.
📞 Call 1-877-751-0880
🕘 Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM PST
November 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
If you need a listening ear, the FGC Survivor Support Line is open! 💜
Speak to a trained advocate about FGM/C and receive care, support, or help with safety planning if needed.
📞 Call 1-877-751-0880
🕘 Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM PST
Speak to a trained advocate about FGM/C and receive care, support, or help with safety planning if needed.
📞 Call 1-877-751-0880
🕘 Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM PST
🎉We're excited to share the new website for the HOPE MA Coalition, advancing our mission of FGM/C prevention, healing & community empowerment in Massachusetts.
💻 Visit maendfgmc.org to learn more.
Thanks to MayeCreate for bringing it to life!
💻 Visit maendfgmc.org to learn more.
Thanks to MayeCreate for bringing it to life!
November 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🎉We're excited to share the new website for the HOPE MA Coalition, advancing our mission of FGM/C prevention, healing & community empowerment in Massachusetts.
💻 Visit maendfgmc.org to learn more.
Thanks to MayeCreate for bringing it to life!
💻 Visit maendfgmc.org to learn more.
Thanks to MayeCreate for bringing it to life!