Get InvolvedHelp FORWARD to support and protect women at risk of and affected by Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Ways that YOU can help FORWARD to stop FGM:
1. Become a sponsor of FORWARD and make a donation to our workBy doing so you will enable FORWARD to scale-up the campaign to accelerate the prevention and elimination of Female Genital Mutilation in the UK and in Africa. Specific recent activities include:
2. Join and become a Member of FORWARDJoining FORWARD is a great way of supporting our work. As a FORWARD Member you can vote at our Annual General Meeting, stand for election as a Member of the FORWARD Council of Management and of course we will also be sure to keep you up to date on our work, sending you our latest Newsletters and Annual Reports and inviting you to FORWARD events. If you wish to become a Member of FORWARD, please download the form at the bottom of the page and send it back to us. 3. Organise fundraising activities on behalf of FORWARDYou could help women in need by organising fundraising events with family, friends or colleagues. Some ideas include arranging a dinner or fundraising party, taking part in a sponsored event, having a clear our and holding a jumble or car boot sale or selling some of your unwanted stuff on the internet, or running a marathon! We can provide leaflets and information about FGM and our work to assist your fundraising activities. A variety of local organisations, be it a student group or community action organisations organise fundraising events on our behalf. For example, over the last year a number of student groups have organised showings of the film Moolaade, and raised money for us this way. If you are interested in also doing this please contact us and we can help! Other ways in which student groups have raised money for us include hosting club nights and fashion shows! 4. Help to promote awareness of gender-discriminatory practicesIf you are a member of a local student or community group perhaps you would like to support FORWARD and promote awareness of gender-discriminatory practices through your organisation. If you would like to hold a discussion or seminar in your local area we can provide leaflets and information about FGM and FORWARD's work, and on some occasions a speaker. As mentioned above, we could also assist you to raise awareness and fundrais for FORWARD by organising a showing of the film Moolaade. You could also write an article for a local magazine or newspaper to increase awareness and understanding of practices affecting African girls and women. When doing this it is necessary to do so in a sensitive manner and please ensure that you have sufficient understanding of FGM and the associated isues. Please refer to the FORWARD FGM resources for information that can help you, and we would love to hear about anything you would like to get printed, and would be happy to assist you with information you may require. 5. Write to your local MP to raise the issue of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and put pressure on the UK government to take increased action on FGM.For example:
6. Support FORWARD's campaigns and join the FORWARD mailing listAs well as the overall ongoing campaign to eliminate FGM FORWARD regularly launches more specific campaigns to protect the rights and promote the dignity of African girls and women worldwide. The more people that show their solidarity and become involved in these campaigns the more widespread the benefits will be. Check our campaigns pages for ways you can get involved. Join the FORWARD mailing list to be kept up to date with the latest campaign actions, news and events. Take Action Now to make a difference to the lives of those who need your support!7. Volunteer for FORWARDVolunteers are a valuable part of the FORWARD team and we really rely upon the support of people who are willing and able to spare a little of their time to contribute to our important work. If you are available to volunteer in our London office then please click here to learn about the opportunities available,and how you can apply. 8. Link to us!Linking to us is an important and simple method of helping us and getting involved. If you would like to add our address to your website please contact us to let us know. Your link will help increase the number of people we can reach, helping us to raise awareness about our work and eradicate harmful traditional practices affecting African women and girls, such as FGM and child marriage. FORWARD needs your support to continue its work to stop gender based discriminatory practices affecting African women and girls in the UK and Africa.
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