Sahiyo is excited to announce that applications are open for our Fall 2022 Voices to End FGM/C online digital storytelling workshop, as part of our continued partnership with StoryCenter, a non-profit whose mission is to create spaces for listening to and sharing stories and to help build a just and healthy world.

Since 2015, Sahiyo has provided various storytelling platforms for communities impacted by female genital cutting (FGC)to share their experiences in hopes of preventing this harmful practice from occurring to the next generation. Our work on the Voices project began in 2018 and has supported more than 55 survivors and advocates in speaking out against FGC.

When is the workshop being held? 4-6 PM Pacific / 7-9 PM Eastern (U.S. time), on six Mondays starting Monday, October 24 through Monday, December 5, 2022 (no meeting on Monday, November 21, Thanksgiving week). 

Who can attend? The workshop is open to survivors and community members impacted by FGM/C who are currently U.S. based residents. 

What happens in the online sessions? Each participant will learn to create their own video through the use of voiceover audio, still images, and video clips. This participatory media process will be guided by facilitators from Sahiyo and StoryCenter. 

How do I apply? If you’re interested in taking part, fill out an application by Friday, October 7, 2022. 

Here is the application: https://bit.ly/VoicesFall2022Application

What happens after the workshop? Following the workshop, Sahiyo will support storytellers in publicly sharing their videos as part of our ongoing education and advocacy work to end FGC.

If you would like more information about this powerful storytelling experience, please email Mariya Taher at mariya@sahiyo.com

To view digital stories from previous “Voices to End FGM/C” workshops, click here. 

This workshop was produced by Sahiyo, StoryCenter, and Asian Women’s Shelter under 15POVC-21-GG-00988-NONF, awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this workshop are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

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