Video of the Mali Report launch in English & French and webinar panel discussion -‘Exploring social norms reinforced by certain religious beliefs in Mali: The case of FGM/C’
. The webinar topic was ‘Exploring social norms reinforced by certain religious beliefs in Mali: The case of FGM/C’. The discussion will be in French, with English interpretation. If you missed the webinar, don’t worry, you can watch it here. Panel: Caroline Lagat, Program Officer, End Harmful Practices, Equality Now Bréhima Ballo, Chargé de programme... Read More
Launch of our ‘Whats The Funding Gap’? global campaign information hub
Excited to launch our new ‘infohub’ with videos from activists & funders, animated infographics and written case studies, a call to action template and links to the latest reports on how the sector needs sustained funding if we are to #endfgmc here: http://fgmcfundinggap.org
Annual Review 2021-2022
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28 September 2022
Orchid Project, ARROW and the Asia Network to End Female Genital or Cutting (FGM/C)
Orchid Project, ARROW, and the Asia Network to End Female Genital Mutilation or Cutting (FGM/C) believe FGM/C is harmful and a violation of human and children’s rights, and support and advocate for an end to FGM/C in all its forms. The following report is a reflection of three stakeholder dialogues held to explore FGM/C in... Read More
August Newsletter
Dear Supporters, It has been a busy month for all the Orchid Project‘s team. Here are a few of the highlights… Malaysia trip to meet The Asia Network ARROW’s evidence-based research and advocacy roadmap to end FGM/C On the week starting the 27th July Orchid Project’s CEO Asenath Mwithigah flew from Nairobi, Kenya to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to... Read More
05 September 2022
Youth Forum Call to Action
YOUTH FORUM CALL TO ACTION Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is a violation of girls’ and women’s rights that is rooted in patriarchy and harmful gender norms. Human rights-based approach and gender transformative approach to ending FGM/C are key to ending the practice and ensuring women and girls have power to enjoy their rights. Today, the... Read More
Youth Forum Call to Action
YOUTH FORUM CALL TO ACTION Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is a violation of girls’ and women’s rights that is rooted in patriarchy and harmful gender norms. Human rights-based approach and gender transformative approach to ending FGM/C are key to ending the practice and ensuring women and girls have power... Read More
Snap-shot of the work of Orchid’s partners, S.A.F.E & COVAW in Kenya
S.A.F.E. FGC Abandonment Project S.A.F.E.’s Female Genital Cutting (FGC) abandonment project has been running since 2010. Starting in the Loita Hills, it has been replicated across four different communities in Narok and Samburu Counties. S.A.F.E.’s programme is implemented in rural, hard to reach and underserved communities. It is these communities where the rates of FGC... Read More
UK Charity Orchid Project announces the appointment of Kenyan, Asenath Mwithigah, as its new CEO
Orchid Project today announces Asenath Mwithigah as its new CEO, effective from 15th June 2022. Asenath Mwithigah will be leading the Orchid Project team from Orchid’s office in Nairobi, Kenya and joining the existing Kenyan team whilst working closely with Orchid Project’s UK team. She will strengthen Orchid’s Project’s programmes, partnerships, advocacy, research and... Read More
We Called and You Answered! Radio 4 Appeal
by Kimberley Ellis – Fundraising Manager at Orchid Project and project lead on the BBC Radio 4 appeal On the 23rd of January 2022 at 7.55 am – a dark and cold wintry morning in the UK- Orchid Project launched its first ever BBC Radio 4 Appeal. Voiced by the inspiring activist and survivor Hoda... Read More