Orchid Project

Orchid Project Working together to end female ge***al mutilation/cutting, Orchid Project ( now incorporating 28 Too Many). This is possible within the next generation.

The Orchid Project (joined by 28 Too Many on the 1st April 2022) has a simple vision: a world free from female ge***al cutting. We want to work with local, national and international organisations, who together can end FGM/C. We want to raise awareness, gain support and ensure there are more resources to allow us to end FGM/C by 2025. FGM/ C is a recognised abuse of human rights, child rights and

women’s rights. It is recognised globally as such, yet still, 3 million girls a year are cut in Africa alone. 140 million women around the world are living with the effects of FGM/C. Orchid Project will:
- Work with strategic delivery partners who deliver an end to FGM/C at the grassroots level
- Communicate to the world and the general public the successes of our partners and others, showing the message of hope
- With the incorporation of 28 Too Many research function we will collate and interpret data through Country Profile Reports and Thematic Papers.
- Advocate at a high level for increased global resources to end FGM/ C

01/05/2026

Has there been progress in ending female ge***al mutilation/cutting (FGM/C)? Fiona explains that whilst prevalence rates in some countries have decreased, population growth in practising countries means that the number of girls at risk of being cut each year has increased to 4.3 million.
But there is hope, narratives are changing due to the hard won efforts of activists and organisations. FGM/C is not a cultural practice, it’s not a religious requirement, it’s a form of gender based violence, a public health emergency and violence against children. Orchid Project will continue to work to end FGM/C and call it for what it is! Thank you to and and the Home Office for making this Summit happen.

29/04/2026

“Too many times they make decisions when survivors are not in the room. So for me, that is my takeaway, that we had a platform to express ourselves today.” Meet Valerie, she’s the founder of and activist working to end female ge***al mutilation/cutting. She spoke on the panel at the pre conference at Women Deliver on Sunday. We’re grateful to Valerie for joining this space and for highlighting why it is so important to make sure that we continue to show up to spaces like and to foster spaces where survivors are at the forefront of conversations and decisions made around ending FGM/C. We co-hosted this impactful event alongside all of our amazing partners at . Stay tuned for more updates from Women Deliver.

The results are in! We asked and you answered. Attend our workshop on the 12th April which will be catered to your respo...
08/04/2026

The results are in! We asked and you answered. Attend our workshop on the 12th April which will be catered to your responses. 🔗 to sign up in bio!
We’re so grateful to you for sharing your responses. Check out the results to see how others feel too and make sure to attend our workshop, a safe space to learn more about FGM/C for medical and healthcare students.

❓How comfortable would you feel discussing female ge***al mutilation with a patient in a clinical setting? ...
02/04/2026

❓How comfortable would you feel discussing female ge***al mutilation with a patient in a clinical setting? Your answers will help to inform the content for our workshop on the 12th April, you can register through the link in our bio. 🔗

✍️Through your medical education, have you had any exposure to Female Ge***al Mutilation? E.g, coursework, clinical rota...
31/03/2026

✍️Through your medical education, have you had any exposure to Female Ge***al Mutilation? E.g, coursework, clinical rotations, electives, or research projects. Stay tuned for more questions later in the week…

Are you a medical or healthcare student looking to learn more about FGM/C? Orchid Project, and are hosting a workshop ...
24/03/2026

Are you a medical or healthcare student looking to learn more about FGM/C? Orchid Project, and are hosting a workshop on the 12th April, 1pm UK time. Swipe right to see who will be speaking and make sure to register using the QR code or the link in our bio. The session is designed to equip medical and healthcare students with the knowledge and skills to safely assess, manage, and communicate about FGM/C using ethical, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive approaches. As part of the training you’ll also receive a certificate, so don’t miss out!

18/03/2026

“It is particularly important to be here today as we see increasing pushback on women’s rights and decreased funding.”
Meet . She’s part of the team holding the line for FGM/C at CSW. There has undoubtably been a global backlash against women’s rights which is only intensifying. UN Women has stated that 1 in 4 governments have reported reversals in gender equality as of 2024. That’s why Orchid Project are working as hard as ever to hold the line. We stand in solidarity with all organisations, advocates and those working to protect the hard won gains for women’s rights and sexual health and reproductive rights.

13/03/2026

Orchid Project is at CSW70 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York! It is the largest global gathering on gender equality and we’re here to make sure that remains a global priority and stays on the agenda.
Stay tuned for more updates from the team and to find out why being in this space is so important!

🚨 230 million women and girls worldwide have undergone FGM/C.That’s 12% of women of reproductive age.Awareness and educa...
06/03/2026

🚨 230 million women and girls worldwide have undergone FGM/C.

That’s 12% of women of reproductive age.

Awareness and education are powerful steps towards ending this form of violence against women and girls. 💜 This , help amplify the message.
Share this post and be part of the movement to .
Thank you to for teaming up with Orchid Project to provide these amazing illustrations and for starring in our recent film.

On Tuesday we attended a screening of 10 short films created through in partnership with , all focusing on violence aga...
27/02/2026

On Tuesday we attended a screening of 10 short films created through in partnership with , all focusing on violence against women. This included Orchid Project’s latest film, Hidden Voices, written and directed by and produced by through

FGM/C is often siloed as an issue, leaving it out of conversations and funding. But it is a form of violence against women. Being part of this project has both helped further the conversations around recognising FGM/C as violence against women, and has helped gain awareness with many people previously unfamiliar with FGM/C.

We cannot thank Media Trust enough for this incredible opportunity, particularly Evie Wright our Executive Producer and to everyone who made this film possible.
Thank you to for the photos.

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