Female Genital Mutilation Placement in Tanzania

The Network Against Female Genital Mutilation is the leading NGO in Tanzania dealing with the issue of female genital mutilation (FGM). In most African cultures, FGM is considered an essential ritual for the transition to womanhood, performed either at puberty or before marriage. Although FGM is a deep-rooted tradition in many cultures, it is harmful to the health and well-being of the women and girls subjected to it. The organization mainly carries out awareness-raising seminars for influential community leaders at the district and village level, traditional circumcisers, healthcare professionals, obstetricians, teachers, educators, religious leaders, and others. They need volunteers and interns with experience in social work, who can professionally analyze needs, conduct indepen...