Impact background
Our Results

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.

Awareness & behaviour change
Adolescent girl empowerment
Community & family engagement
Protection & referral systems
Legal advocacy & policy
The scale of this

Why this work cannot wait

200M
Girls & women living with FGM
Across 30+ countries worldwide
3M
Girls at risk every year
Most under age 15
90%
Prevalence in Somalia
One of the highest rates globally
0
Acceptable cases
No medical benefit. No justification.
Success Stories

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.

Community dialogue in action

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.

150+
Girls Protected
12
Leaders Engaged
85
Families Committed
1
Villages Impacted
Survivor voices

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.

— Community member, supported by Bilis Initiative
Long-term Vision

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.

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