Female genital mutilation is decreasing worldwide

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New study proves that FGM is declining in 26 out of 30 affected countries

Waris Dirie with Desert Flower girls in Sierra Leone.

Finally, some good news: according to a recent survey by the journal PLOS Medicine, the prevalence of FGM is decreasing worldwide!

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Education stops female genital mutilation

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE STUDENTS OF OUR WERNER HOLZER DESERT FLOWER SCHOOL

Students of our Werner Holzer Desert Flower School.

Why it is right to focus on education for girls in the fight against female genital mutilation (FGM).

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3,200 children already get a school education through our projects

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And in Sierra Leone, we are currently building our fourth school for another 400 children

We are building a fourth school in Sierra Leone.

Through our Desert Flower Foundation Impact Programme, 3,200 children are already receiving a school education. And in Sierra Leone we are currently building a fourth school - the Africa Aweee School!

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European Union criminalises FGM even more harshly and strengthens protection of women

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We are very proud to have made our contribution to this

Strong women: Waris Dirie (left) and EU President Ursula von der Leyen.

The European Commission intensifies the fight against female genital mutilation (FGM). Desert Flower Foundation initiated this years ago.

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Your invitation to our webinar on 8 March 2022

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Virtual panel discussion on International Women's Day on empowering women and girls

Women for women! Virtual panel discussion with strong female participants.

Desert Flower Foundation and partner Covington invite you to a high-profile webinar on Tuesday, 8 March 2022. Click here to register!

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