No girl should have to suffer Female Genital Mutilation. Mushame is courageously campaigning to help end #FGM for good. On the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, we stand with girls like Mushame who are speaking out, challenging harmful practices and calling for change.
During his visit to Osiligi, Kenya, World Vision International President & CEO Andrew Morley met with girls and women who have survived FGM. The experience was deeply moving and a powerful reminder of the real human cost of this practice: https://f.mtr.cool/jrzuslekau
At just 14, Miriam (not her real name) was forced to undergo FGM, ending her education and putting her life at risk. Her story is one of many: https://f.mtr.cool/ctvtsvvsai
How does World Vision fight against FGM? By working with communities, not against them. Through intergenerational dialogue and education, we bring parents, elders, young people and faith leaders together to challenge harmful norms and protect girls: https://f.mtr.cool/yjnfbjyjkz
Over 230 million girls & women have experienced FGM, and 4 million girls are at risk each year. It has no health benefits and causes lifelong harm. Learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/qborlarsvn
Does sponsorship make people dependent on aid? Not when it’s done right. Sponsorship strengthens families, builds livelihoods, and supports communities to create their own sustainable futures. And the impact goes even further when 1 child is sponsored, 4 more children benefit.
What does food insecurity have to do with education? Hungry children struggle to learn, attend school, and succeed. Access to nutritious food isn’t just about survival; it’s the foundation for educational success and opportunity.
After losing 2 children to hunger, Mariah feared the future. Today, Zai pits introduced through the NOURISH Project, funded by Irish Aid, have transformed her land. Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/orqxclfjwf
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