The Vavengers

The Vavengers is a UK-based FGM/C (Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting) awareness & action charity led by FGM/C survivors and activists. Through the guidance of survivors, we have grown to understand that Female Genital Mutilation isn’t just a singular event; it is part of a greater cycle of oppression with devastating, life-long physical and psychological consequences. Ending FGM/C and supporting those affected requires the energy of women and men of all communities. The Vavengers exist to bring these communities together, transforming singular experiences into shared action. With the continued direction of survivors, and working directly with those on the front line, we ensure that all projects we create and funding we receive are directed to where it is needed most, and we will continue to do so until Female Genital Mutilation is eradicated.

The diaspora communities we currently work with in the UK often sit at the intersection of forced migration, Gender-Based Violence and health inequalities because of their race/gender and legal status. Our community projects, advocacy work, and campaigning aim to empower our beneficiaries to understand their rights and the services available to them, whilst also creating high-level awareness and understanding of the gaps in healthcare and education for the most marginalised groups living in the United Kingdom.