Ending female genital mutation
Mojatu Foundation works with FGM survivors and communities affected by FGM in safeguarding girls and women at risk of FGM and supporting the survivor.
We engage these individuals, communities and other partners and stakeholders in raising awareness and tackling FGM, in the UK and Internationally. In doing this, we adopt the following strategies and models
FGM survivors support and intervention
We provide support to FGM survivors through training, confidence building, 1-1 counselling, support in accessing health, social and legal services and in signposting them to access support which is beyond our capacity. We support them to become the drivers in ending FGM by empowering them through confidence building, networking, and in sharing their stories and experiences.
We provide safe space, skills, networks, confidence building and systems and structures necessary for these individuals and communities with lived experiences of the impacts of FGM to join hands and act towards tackling FGM.
Community based and led approach
Our community-based and community-led approach entails training, supporting and empowering the communities, especially those affected by FGM and where it is practiced – to become the leaders in ending FGM. We provide training to community and religious leaders, youth, and men to and enable them to gain confidence, understanding, networks and resources necessary to advocate change and lead the campaign towards ending FGM in their communities.
Professionals and statutory bodies
We train and support, including community-based research and understanding, to professionals working with the affected communities. We provide specialised courses and resources to professionals and officials in schools, universities, local authorities, health, social and legal professionals in understanding how to work with and support communities in culturally appropriate and acceptable ways.
Advocacy and policy change
In 2016, we led Nottingham to become the first City of Zero-tolerance in the UK. Our ending FGM campaigns and advocacy programmes are focused on changing policies and laws on FGM in the UK and Africa. We work with professionals, policymakers, and a wide range of strategic partners in developing a better understanding, trust, and collaborative working and in developing effective networks to end FGM. We believe this is the most effective way of supporting girls and women.
Nottingham becomes a City of Zero Tolerance to FGM.
On the 12th September 2016, Mojatu Foundation led Nottingham to becoming the first City in the UK to declare a zero-tolerance stance on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). FGM Survivors and Nottingham FGM Community Steering Group spearheaded this declaration by working with local councillors and other partners.
Nottingham in Parliament pushes for ending FGM
As part of Nottingham in Parliament day, organisations and people from across the country came together to hear how Nottingham is leading the way on work to end FGM. This will give people the knowledge and a greater understanding of FGM, to encourage more people across the UK and the world to take a stand against the practice.
FGM Training
A 3-hour comprehensive training designed to raise awareness of Female Genital Mutilation. After completing this course you will understand the history behind FGM, the impact of it on women, understand the law and our responsibilities and how to tackle FGM confidently and sensitively working with survivors and affected communities.
If you would like to receive the necessary training that this course provides, please visit this website!
