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The podcast gives insight to the world of survivor empowerment, advocacy, activism and campaigning. With personal and expert reflections and discussions, a few giggles and intimate stories of survivin... more
FAQs about I AM SKiM Podcast:How many episodes does I AM SKiM Podcast have?The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.
June 17, 2019EP#010 The day that changed my life and my FGM journey started with Leethen BartholomewIn this episode, Leethen Bartholomew Head of National FGM Centre, National FGM Centre, talks about the day that changed his life and his continued commitment to working to help girls and their families affected or at risk of FGM. Why stopping this practice is about changing hearts and minds and why strong personal and organisational values keep him grounded and accountable, to his work, colleagues and the girls and families he works to protect....more45minPlay
June 10, 2019Ep#009 Why it's time to take the focus of FGM with Dr Leyla Hussein,OBEIn this episode Dr Leyla Hussein, OBE shares her journey of 17 years of being a campaigner to end FGM/C, the importance of support, inequalities of being a speaker and campaigner and why we are focusing on the the wrong thing by calling it FGM/C and why it's time to to call it what it is - a serious sexual assault against children....more47minPlay
May 26, 2019Ep#008 Exploring the complexities of female genital cutting in Singapore with Saza FaradillaIn this eye opening episode, Saza Faradill, Senior Executive of service learning at Republic Polytechnic in Singapore shares what lead her to write her thesis on female genital cutting in Singapore and the complexities in ending it, by 2030....more38minPlay
April 12, 2019Ep#007 Breaking the cycle of FGM/C in Sierra Leone with Diaka KoromaBreaking the cycle of FGM/C in Sierra Leone with passionate and tenacious social entrepreneur Diaka Koroma founder of Girlz Empowerment....more53minPlay
March 25, 2019Ep#006 The Power of Dignity and Security to end FGM/C with Aissata CamaraAissata Camara Co-Founder of There Is No Limit Foundation, shares the power of sustainable solutions through conversation, starting her foundation with just 18 dollars and the importance of dignity and security to empower communities to stop FGM....more48minPlay
March 22, 2019Ep#005 Breaking the stereo types of female genital cutting with Mariya TaherMariya Taher, co-founder of Sahiyo speaks about the work that is being done through story telling to remove stigma and break the stereotypes of who FGC happens to and where....more52minPlay
March 20, 2019Ep#004 Why one midwife has made it her life’s purpose to advocate for women with Joy ClarkeJoy Clark, is the Lead FGM/C specialist and midwife at a UK Hospital. During this episode she provides a deep dive into her career as a midwife and why she has dedicated 25 years of a 40 year career to helping women who have experienced FGM/C, the barriers she has faced in advocating for women within the NHS and the the need for uniformed global awareness training and tackling stigma in reporting FGM/C amongst diaspora communities....more49minPlay
March 18, 2019Ep#003 You don’t need to be saved, you just need to be supported with Mabel EvansJoined by activist and creative Mabel Evans, this episode talks about the importance of FGM/C activism, dismantling the stigma of FGM/C and her role as a white, middle class, British woman in this space, intersectional feminism, self-love and the need to love and speak about our vaginas freely....more52minPlay
March 11, 2019Ep#002 A scream so silent it would shake the world - with Julia Lalla-MaharajhJulia Lalla-Maharajh OBE, founder and Executive Director of the Orchid Project speaks about why the term FGM is problematic, how she learned about the practice and effects of FGC whilst visiting Ethiopia, she also speaks about the need to work with communities to evoke real change to end FGC....more42minPlay
FAQs about I AM SKiM Podcast:How many episodes does I AM SKiM Podcast have?The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.