with guest Henok Girma of Food for the Hungry Ethiopia.

It may be shocking to hear that, in some communities around the world, the practice of female genital mutilation continues to be commonplace. This is a sensitive and difficult topic, and we’re honoured to welcome Henok Girma from Food for the Hungry Ethiopia to share his experience working in communities and regions that keep to this tradition.

Henok dives into the history of female genital mutilation, as well as the root causes that have led to this harmful traditional practice. But Henok also shines hope into this dark topic by discussing the importance of entering communities as a student of the culture, offering a non-judgemental attitude while still caring for the women of the community and advocating for a path forward.

Content warning: This episode features a valuable conversation on female genital mutilation. Please be aware that this discussion could be triggering and may not be suitable for all listeners.

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Episode hosted by Shelaine.