Measuring the change we build together.
From individual lives to community-wide transformations, our impact is measured in the safety, health, and empowerment of girls and women.
Why this work cannot wait
Milestones of change
A timeline of our progress and the key moments that have shaped our mission over the years.
The First Dialogue
Bilis Initiative was founded with a single community dialogue session in Goday, Somali Regional State.
Regional Expansion
We expanded our operations to Kenya, establishing support networks for adolescent girls in Nairobi.
Policy Breakthrough
Successfully advocated for the enforcement of local anti-FGM laws in 5 target districts.
1,000 Girls Supported
Reached a major milestone of providing direct support and education to over 1,000 girls.
How community dialogue transformed one village
In a village where FGM prevalence was near 90%, our 12-month community dialogue program led to a unanimous commitment by elders and families to protect their daughters.
This wasn't just about stopping a practice; it was about replacing it with a celebration of a girl's wholeness and her right to education. Today, every girl in that village is in school, and the community has become a model for surrounding areas.
Impact across our regions
A detailed look at the progress we've made in our target areas through local leadership and survivor voices.
Somali Reginal State
Oramia Reginal State
Somali Reginal State
Real change, real people
I used to think it was just what happened to all girls. Now I know my daughter has a choice — and she knows she has a voice. That is everything.
Our goal for 2030
Zero Prevalence
Working towards a complete end to FGM in our target regions.
100% Enrollment
Ensuring every girl we protect completes her secondary education.
Regional Policy
Securing enforceable legal protections at the regional government level.
Your support changes lives
Every contribution — no matter the size — funds programmes that protect girls, empower communities, and drive real, lasting change.
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