Save a Girl a Save a Generation

Save a Girl Save a Generation is an international non-governmental organization founded in 2007 in Spain and in 2019 in Kenya. Led by women from communities affected by female genital mutilation and forced marriage, the organization is committed to eradicating all forms of gender-based violence, with a particular focus on these harmful practices. Through a rights-based and gender-equality approach, Save a Girl Save a Generation works to promote the well-being and autonomy of women and girls, empowering them to transform their own lives and communities.

Areas of Work: Save a Girl Save a Generation operates across several interconnected areas that align with its mission and vision:

Awareness and Education: Developing campaigns and educational programs aimed at the general public and professionals to raise awareness about the harmful effects of female genital mutilation and forced marriage.

Capacity Building and Empowerment: Training women and key professionals in sectors such as health, education, and social services to improve the response to these practices and ensure that victims receive appropriate support.

Support and Protection: Providing resources and tools to women and girls who have been affected or are at risk, ensuring access to health, legal, and social services.

Advocacy and Policy Change: Collaborating with governments, institutions, and international organizations to promote laws and policies that protect women and girls from female genital mutilation and forced marriage.

Vision and Mission: Save a Girl Save a Generation envisions a world free from gender-based violence, where all women and girls can live with dignity, safety, and control over their own bodies. Its mission is to eliminate female genital mutilation and forced marriage in all their forms, promoting gender equality, sexual and reproductive health, and the empowerment of affected communities.