Another reminder that the fight to protect girls in The Gambia is far from over. #FGM is not an isolated crime, it’s a deadly pattern. Every girl deserves safety & dignity. No more silence. No more impunity. Act NOW! #EndFGM220

Today, we celebrate HER — the girl who leads, dreams & transforms her world. Through our #TYW4Girls mentorship program, we see girls on the frontlines of change, breaking barriers, inspiring others & leading with courage. The girl I am, The change I lead. #IDG2025 #GirlsLead

Mayork closed the #SIRA Filmshow in power. With support from @UNFPATheGambia & @ChildFundGambia, the whole community rose as one, Alkalo, Imam, Councillor, Kanyelengs, youth, women & men. They sang, danced & declared: FGM has no place in Mayork! The perfect finale. #EndFGM220

Two communities, one voice! With support from @UNFPATheGambia & @ChildFundGambia, nearly 200 participants from Kalagi Chief Kunda & Kalagi Brumen joined the SIRA Filmshow. Their youth led with a clear stand: FGM can end in their generation. ✊✊🏾 #SIRA #EndFGM220 #WCR

Day 7: Sintet✅ From music & dance to bold dialogue, Sintet welcomed #SIRA with unity & clarity: they want FGM to end. ✊🏾 With support from @UNFPATheGambia & @ChildFundGambia, film is driving reflections that guide lasting change. #EndFGM220 #WCR

The SIRA Filmshow kicked off in Kampasa in the WCR, a border community near Cassamance. United and outspoken, they pledged to protect their daughters from FGM. With support from @UNFPAGambia & @ChildFundGambia WCR is off to a powerful start. #SIRA #EndFGM220 #HumanRights #WCR

SIRA moves to the West Coast! From Sept 29 – Oct 3 we are coming to: Kampasa, Sintet, Kalagi Chief Kunda, Kalagi Brumen & Mayork for the Filmshow. With @UNFPATheGambia & @ChildFundGambia, we’re using film to spark conversations on FGM & human rights. ✊🏾 #SIRA #EndFGM220 #WCR

Day 5 in Soma gave us a finale to remember. Voices heard, traditions questioned, & hope never felt louder. With support from @UNFPATheGambia & @ChildFundGambia, LRR showed the power of communities choosing change. Soma closed this chapter beautifully. Next:WCR #SIRA #EndFGM220

Day 4 of #SIRA in Misera ✅ With support from @UNFPATheGambia & @ChildFundGambia, the community came with raw, unfiltered energy. From youth to elders, everyone leaned in, proof that when voices unite, change feels near. Next stop: Soma, the grand finale in LRR! #EndFGM220

Day 3 of the #SIRA Filmshow in Nemakuta has our hearts. This wasn’t just a screening; it was a community opening up with courage, honesty & unity against FGM. With support from @UNFPATheGambia & @ChildFundGambia, the movement is unstoppable. Next stop ➡️ Misera 🥳 #EndFGM220

Day 2 of the #SIRA Filmshow in Jappineh was powerful! The community opened its doors to dialogue, proving that real change comes when voices unite against FGM. With support from @UNFPATheGambia & @ChildFundGambia, the movement grows stronger. Next➡️ Nemakuta! #EndFGM220

Day 1 of the SIRA Filmshow in Wellingaraba pulled 200+ participants; double the expectation! With support from @UNFPATheGambia & @ChildFundGambia, the strong turnout & conversations showed communities are ready to stand up for girls’ rights & #EndFGM220. Next: Jappineh! #SIRA

SIRA in LRR 🎬 With support from @UNFPATheGambia through @ChildFundGambia, we’re using film to start real conversations on FGM & human rights, from Wellingaraba to Soma. ✅ 100 voices per community ✅ 1 goal: #EndFGM Be part of the change! #SIRA #EndFGM220 #HumanRights #LRR

Basse ✅ Soma ✅ Sintet ✅ 3 communities. 150 women. 1 powerful message: #EndFGM220 With support from @UNFPATheGambia through @ChildFundGambia, our Musu Kachaa Circles gave women space to share truths, pain & courage, proving culture must never justify violence. #EndFGM220

FGM is never safe🚨 No matter where it’s done or by whom. It is harm. It is violence. It must end. #EndFGM 📸@ThinkYoungWomen

We just wrapped up our Adolescent & Youth Inter-Gender Convening on FGM & Human Rights in Pakalinding,LRR. Thanks to @UNFPATheGambia & @ChildFundGambia, 50 young voices joined the movement, proving that they can drive change for a Gambia where girls are safe & free #EndFGM220

Barely a month after losing a one-month-old baby girl in Wellingara, another 3-week-old has died from FGM in Wuli. Two lives lost. Too many. FGM must end, NOW! #EndFGM220

With support from @UNFPATheGambia & @ChildFundGambia, we’ve kicked off our Adolescent & Youth Inter-Gender Convening on #FGM & #HumanRights. The past 2 days, 50 young people in Basse conversed on FGM, gender equality & human rights, leaving with stronger voices & bolder ideas!

With support from @UNFPATheGambia & @ChildFundGambia, we’ve completed the final phase of our Male Health Champions initiative in GBA & KMC. Now with 150+ male nurses trained nationwide, allies are rising to #EndFGM, #EndGBV & champion #SRHR for women & girls. #EndFGM220

As part of 2024’s LFR cohort, we joined @CasaGambia & fellow alumni last week, to reflect & renew our actions. We’re reminded that change starts not with big grants, but with small, consistent acts of support. That’s the sustainability we’re building at TYW. #LocalFundraising

Our stories ❤️ Two of my stories got published today. Check them out 🙌🏾🙌🏾 It’s End FGM, all day- everyday 🙌🏾🙌🏾 Thank you @ThinkYoungWomen for this great opportunity 😍