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STOP FGM, START THE ALTERNATIVE With Alternative Rites of Passage (ARP) against Female Genital Mutilation
The project wants to reduce the incidence of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as one of the forms of Gender Based Violence (GBV) in Tanzania, which is actually prohibited but still practised.
The “Stop Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - Start the Alternative” project aims at reducing the incidence of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as one of the forms of Gender Based Violence (GBV) in Tanzania, which is actually prohibited but still practised.
Female Genitale Mutilation (FGM) is still practised frequently amongst nomadic tribes in the rural areas of Tanzania and Kenya, although officially prohibited by law.
This project approach has been designed to contribute sustainably towards the reduction of incidence of FGM among young girls and women of reproductive age (WRA) in Tanzania.
• Conduct awareness meetings for the target groups in the local communities in Tanzania.
• Implement trainings in schools & educate peer-trainers.
• Conduct ARP (Alternative Rites of Passage) ceremonies in the communities.
• Train cutters in entrepreneurship & fund their alternative start-up businesses.
AMREF Switzerland
AMREF Switzerland aims to enhance the health and well-being of people in Africa by strengthening healthcare systems, advancing health education, and promoting community-driven health initiatives. Our focus is on ensuring sustainable health improvements through partnerships, innovation, and dedication to addressing African communities' unique health challenges.
It was founded under the name „The Flying Doctors“ in 1957 by three Anglo-Saxon surgeons.
Vision: Sustainable improvement of health conditions in Africa.
Mission: Sustainable access to healthcare in Africa by strengthening local structures, thereby enabling stability and future prospects. With approximately 1,000 employees worldwide, 95% of whom are African, we possess deep knowledge of local peculiarities.
Fundraiser updates
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22 May, 2020
Dear supporters, on behalf of the whole AMREF-Team we would like to sincerely thank you for your dedications to this crucial project!
During the course of the project the following significant progress was achieved:
- FGM reduced by almost 25% in the project area
- Teenage pregnancy declined by 6%
- Education time increased by 2.5 years
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