We are in need of urgent support for our rescue of an estimated 420 young girls in Kenya during the August “cutting season.” Our needs are for food and medical care. Some of these young girls need immediate medical attention and surgeries.
Up to 84% of girls and women are ‘cut’ in a particular county in Kenya, most often during the August school break and during the Christmas holiday. This practice is meant to prepare the girls to be child brides to an older man for labor and forced relations.
WHOlives staff has rescue centers in place and are now seasoned in our efforts which began in December 2022. To date we have rescued over 3500 girls with most being reunited with their families with police and social workers present. Others are being supported long term due to safety and health reasons.
Please help us give these 8 to 18 year olds a choice – and to end this cultural practice of female genital mutilation (FGM).