The Reality of FGM
- Partial to total removal of external genitalia, includes sewing of vaginal opening.
- Tradition: No anesthesia, lack of sanitary tools.
- Used to preserve virginity, cleanliness, and marriage prospects.
- Causes sever pain, bleeding, and health complications that can last a life time and lead to death.
FGM breads disease, distorts the body, and causes suffering.
Education of FGM and YWAM
- Many caregivers are unaware of the consequences of FGM.
- After education, the rate of caregivers able to list at least 3 FGM related complications increased from 50% to 72%.
- The number of caregivers thinking that uncut women have “loose morals” decreased from 39% to 28%.
- Through YWAM's influence, these changes can happen in Somalia.
Credits:
Created with images by DFID - UK Department for International Development - "A young woman waits to receive UK-funded food aid in Dolow, Somalia, 28 January 2012" • Mariamichelle - "orphanage tanzania africa" • Newtown grafitti - "SAY NO TO FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION" • claude_star - "convention conference meeting"