Sahiyo Company Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: Sahiyo

• Mission: Empowering Asian and other communities to end female genital cutting (FGC) and create positive social change through dialogue, education, and collaboration based on community involvement.

• Founded: December 2015

• Founders: Five women including Insia Dariwala, Aarefa Johari, Mariya Taher, Priya Goswami, and Shaheeda Tavawalla-Kirtane.

• Key People:

• Executive Director: Mariya Taher

• Development Director: Michelle Taylor

• Research Coordinator: Rachel Wine

• Headquarters: Cambridge, MA, USA

• Number of Employees: No information is available

• Revenue: No information is available

• Known For: Engaging communities to end the practice of FGC, especially within the Bohra community, through various programs and advocacy initiatives.

Products

• Programs and Initiatives:

• Thaal Pe Charcha: Community discussions on FGC held in informal settings.

• Activists Retreat: Events aimed at strengthening relationships among anti-FGC advocates.

• Voices to End FGM/C: A digital storytelling project providing a platform for FGC survivors.

• Bhaiyo: Male Allies: Initiative to engage men in the discourse around ending FGC.

High-Level Description & Key Features

• Thaal Pe Charcha:

• Encourages community dialogue and empowers participants to discuss FGC in safe environments.

• Activists Retreat:

• Provides training and support for anti-FGC activists to enhance advocacy skills and foster collaboration.

• Voices to End FGM/C:

• Facilitates storytelling workshops that enable survivors to share their experiences and advocate for change.

• Bhaiyo: Male Allies:

• Focuses on engaging men to support efforts in preventing FGC, including public awareness campaigns.

Recent Developments

• New Features Added & Partnerships:

• Recent Partnerships: Partnered with the Asian Women’s Shelter, Silence Speaks, U.S. End FGM/C Network, and other organizations to bolster advocacy efforts.

• Policy Influence: Played a crucial role in the passage of Washington State's Senate Bill 5453 on FGC.

• Training Initiatives: Launched new training sessions in partnership with the San Francisco Domestic Violence Consortium and other entities to educate on FGC.

• Awareness Campaigns: Conducted campaigns such as More Than a Survivor to highlight the narratives of LGBTQ+ FGC survivors.

• Research Projects: Published reports under the Critical Intersections Research Project exploring the intersection of FGC with broader social oppressions.

Recent Legal and Community Impact

• Legislation Success: Contributed to the legal recognition of FGC as a form of sexual assault in certain jurisdictions.

• Influence in Education: Partnered with the National Association of Social Workers in creating training for social workers addressing FGC issues.

No further specific financial details or new product launches have been provided in the data available.