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

17/07/2026

Last week, we had the opportunity to take to the stage .
We were incredibly proud to have our film, Hidden Voices, screened alongside nine other films focusing on violence against women. This recognition is so important. Female Ge***al Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) must be recognised for what it is: a form of gender-based violence. Moving away from narratives that frame FGM/C as a cultural practice, allowing honest conversations about bodily autonomy, consent, sexual health and reproductive rights and the lasting impact on survivors. A huge thank you to Sistaland and Media Trust for creating safe spaces and platforms for these critical conversations. Thank you to , , and all those involved in making our film possible.

16/06/2026

🌍 Day of the African Child 2026 | Celebrating Young Changemakers

Today, we celebrate the voices, potential, and leadership of young Africans. ✨

We are proud to spotlight Gnambro Ange Hope Yasmine, a young champion from Côte d’Ivoire and member of the Association Jeunes Agriculteurs (AJA), a youth-led organization dedicated to promoting the rights of adolescents, young people, and women.

Through her commitment to ending FGM, combating gender-based violence, and advancing youth empowerment, she exemplifies the power of young people to drive positive change in their communities.

💧 Her message is clear: every child deserves access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene. These fundamental rights are essential for children's health, dignity, and development.

On this Day of the African Child, let us renew our commitment to protecting the rights of every child and creating an environment where they can thrive and reach their full potential.

10/06/2026

What does change look like to you? is driving change through her writing and directing! Through we were paired with Meena, and a great team to create a film raising awareness around female ge***al mutilation and cutting (FGM/C).
Meena used her artistry to help people engage with this topic, dispelling myths and introducing key stats to start conversations. She also joined us at our screening event hosted with .
As Meena says, creating change and ending FGM/C is possible. Whether that’s speaking out, sharing information or advocating for change. Every little helps! Thank you so much to Meena, Adham, Here We Flo and Media Trust for all your efforts in supporting our work and the movement! Together we are stronger.

29/05/2026

Who are the women driving change in your communities? Here are a few women we work with who are empowering and supporting women and girls everyday!
advocates for an end to female ge***al mutilation/cutting (FGM/C)! You can often find her in spaces changing the narrative and framing FGM/C as a public health emergency.
is destigmatising the shame around women’s health, particularly the language we use when speaking about our bodies and tackling inequality in women’s health on a daily basis!
advocates to end FGM/C and is a safeguarding specialist running one of a kind sessions to support children, parents and teachers.
is a Community Sexual and Reproductive Health Consultant, working to address health inequalities and racial disparities. She is also making spaces for specialist care for FGM/C survivors.
Without pioneers for change like these incredible women, we wouldn’t be able to end this form of gender based violence and there wouldn’t be adequate support for survivors and those at risk. Stay tuned for more spotlights and please join our movement by sharing these videos or signing up to our mailing list linked in our bio!

Two years ago, there was outrage in The Gambia and around the world when three women were arrested in a case linked to t...
12/05/2026

Two years ago, there was outrage in The Gambia and around the world when three women were arrested in a case linked to the death of an infant allegedly as a result of FGM/C. National and global campaigns mobilised to defend the country’s FGM/C ban. International attention was palpable.

Last week, the same three accused women were acquitted after the court ruled there was insufficient admissible evidence to proceed. And yet this time, there is almost complete silence. No headlines in major “Western” media. No international debate. No global campaign or response. …Unsurprisingly, some of the few prominent reflections emerging around this case have once again come from experts through experience and advocates themselves, who continue to put themselves on the frontline, carry the weight of speaking up, challenging silence, and keeping these conversations in the public eye.

Read the powerful pieces from Baldeh * and ** linked below. In solidarity with the global movement to end FGM/C, Orchid Project. *https://ow.ly/P6BW50YYbl3 **https://ow.ly/xHCA50YYbmI

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. 🔗

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