Orchid Project

Welcome to Orchid Project, where we envision a world free from female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). Our mission is to be the catalyst in the movement to end FGM/C by generating and sharing knowledge, fostering collaboration, and uniting stakeholders to influence global commitments. As a registered UK charity with offices in Kenya and Denmark, our impact extends worldwide. FGM/C is a deeply harmful practice that forcibly removes a girls external genitals, affecting millions of girls globally. Shockingly, each year, at least 4.3 million girls are at risk of undergoing FGM/C, while over 200 million women are currently living with its devastating consequences. Alarmingly, in half of the countries where FGM/C is prevalent, the majority of girls undergo the procedure before the age of 5. This deeply entrenched practice violates human rights, compromises health, undermines child welfare, and disregards the rights of women. Notably, FGM/C has no medical purpose, is not mandated by a...