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Breaking the cycle of violence

This International Women’s Day, let’s empower even more women to challenge violence and make sure that another generation of girls aren’t subjected to these damaging practices.

“Now is not the time to sit in the kitchen”

Our trustee Chris Taylor was able to visit our new projects in Sierra Leone thanks to a gift from a former trustee. Here’s the second of her blog posts about the trip.

Big Give Friday – Tayech meets a male activist

Today Tayech is visiting Tesfaye Bulo, the leader of the community conversation group Siiqqee set up in his village. Find out how you can make double the difference to their work.

Big Give Thursday – Tayech wins over government officials

Today Tayech is running a workshop to educate staff at the Ministry of Women’s Affairs about harmful traditional practices so they can protect women who are experiencing violence.

Big Give Wednesday – Tayech meets an HIV support group

Today Siiqqee project worker Tayech is meeting an HIV and AIDS support group she set up with local women. For this week only your donation will be worth twice as much to her.

Big Give Tuesday – Tayech meets some inspiring women

Today Siiqqee project worker Tayech is meeting with a self help group she has set up with women in Woliso. Find out how you can make double the difference to her work.

Big Give Monday – Meet Tayech

This is Tayech, a project worker for our partner Siiqqee. Find out more about her work, and how you can make a donation to Siiqqee go twice as far this week only.

Womankind welcomes Kenya cutting ban

The government of Kenya have passed a law banning FGM. We applaud this and encourage the work that will make it a reality on the ground.

Bristol Feminist Network and Bristol Indymedia present Africa Rising

Bristol Feminist Network and Bristol Indymedia present an extraordinary film about women who are determined to end female genital mutilation in Africa.