Committed to ending Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting and other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls
What we do
The Vavengers is a UK-based charity committed to ending Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) and all other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).
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We use media, our network and government advisory board positions to ensure that Gender Based Violence is included in the social and political agenda.
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Our award winning pop-up support hubs reach women and girls across London. Anyone in our community also has access to personalised support and relevant referrals.
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Whether through free online resources, story-sharing at our hubs or specialised educational workshops, we ensure the survivors stories ar heard and questions can be answered.
Our work involves
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Health workshops
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Educating on the harms of FGM/C
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Supplying essential items
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National campaigns
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Inclusive gender empowerment
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Public and private training
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Arts and events
Meet The Vavengers Team & Board
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Mabel Evans
Founding Chair
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Sema Gornall
CEO
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Hoda Ali
Co-founder
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Soraya Ali
Trustee & Founding Member
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Naimah Hassan
Advocacy Trustee
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Tom Ingham Clark
Finance & Governance Trustee
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Milosz Palej
Legal Trustee
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Bid Das
CFO
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Salma Jafar
Executive Assistant & Office Manager
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Meyss Alcheik Hussein
Community Manager
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Wuraola Ogunmowo
Social Media Manager & Graphic Designer
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Megan Joy Barclay
Brand Ambassador
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Julia Martins
Book Club Host
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Harriet Holder
Board Governance Assistant
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Dr. Leyla Hussein OBE
Advisory Board Member
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Payzee Mahmod
Advisory Board Member
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Anita Arora
Advisory Board Member (Justice)
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Baroness Rosie Boycott
Patron
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Sabrina Elba
Campaign Ambassador
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Sir Max Hill KC
Patron
