By Amy Maglio | Founder and Executive Director
Last December, WGEP Executive Director Amy Maglio traveled to Tharaka, Kenya to participate in our annual Alternative Rite of Passage (ARP) program combating female genital mutilation. This year, 200 girls and their families took part in the ARP, publicly saying "No!" to genital cutting and supporting education and empowerment for girls.
The girls first spent a week in empowerment workshops centering on empowerment, leadership and the myths surrounding genital cutting. At the end of the week, the girls were joined by their families and members of the community for a celebratory gathering commemorating the girls' graduation from the ARP.
Amy also visited our WGEP Kenya scholars, visiting them in their schools as well as meeting with educators, parents and community residents
Check out some pictures below from Amy's trip!
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