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Educate, Not Mutilate (CIO)

@educate_not_mutilate

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Charity status in England & wales
Hibo Wardere-Our education lead Uk based
Working to end FGM through education
Fighting for women and girls.
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How do you take care of your mental health? 💜 Sinead has held the Every Little Thing Festival for the past four years, and Project Salama has been proud to attend for the past three years , particularly the third year, when we became a collaborator. Over those three years, our relationship has grown beyond our organisations. Through our partnership and friendship, we recognised something that is at the heart of so much of the work we do: trauma, mental health and physical health are deeply interconnected. Sinead’s heart has always been that no parent should have to go through what she went through, and that support should always be available within the community , with people knowing where they can turn and where they can access help. She has been instrumental in bringing organisations and people together to support the community, creating a space where conversations about neurodiversity, mental health, trauma and wellbeing can happen openly. From professional talks and support organisations to music, sound baths and opportunities to simply connect, breathe and take time for yourself, the festival recognises that looking after our mental health can look different for everyone. This festival is an incredibly special experience held in honour of Sinead’s daughter, Diva Elizabeth Gibson. 💜 It is a beautiful reminder that from profound loss can come a commitment to create connection, raise awareness and ensure that others do not have to navigate difficult journeys alone. Diva’s legacy continues through every person who is supported, every conversation that is started and every connection that is made. 🦋💜#everylittlethingfestival #mentalhealthmatters #traumainformed #communitysupport #togetherwecanmakeadifference
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📱✨ Did you know that ELTF now has its very own app? You can do everything you need, all in one place! 💜 🎟️ Buy your tickets 📅 Check the timings of all the events 📍 Find out what’s happening and when ✨ Keep up with everything at the Every Little Thing Festival Download the app and make planning your festival experience even easier! 📲 The link to the app is in our bio on both the Project Salama and ELTF pages. We can’t wait to see you there💜💚 #everylittlethingfestival #projectsalama #eltf2026 #communitymatters #everylittlethingmatters
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✨ Life is not meant to be lived alone ✨ Reflecting on the launch of my new book The PRO Method, one thing stands out - the power of community. We are so much stronger when we‘re together - sharing our stories, reaching out for support, giving our time to listen, a hug, an encouraging word, a supportive post, one connection that could change everything. That’s what has always been at the heart of Rosie’s Reinvention Retreats and now The PRO Method. We are not meant to merely survive alone; we are meant to thrive together. There’s plenty going on in this community - sign ip to a retreat or subscribe in my bio - we’d love to welcome you! @hqstories @focalpointstudiouk @noughtyaf @thehiddenseawine @by_maslows #thepromethod #community #midlifewomen #midlifereinvention #rosiesreinventionretreats
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“Abuse thrives in secrecy, whereas out in the open it wilts and dies.” — Hibo Wardere Join survivor, activist, international campaigner and author Hibo Wardere for a powerful speaking event on ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). After surviving FGM at six years old in Somalia, Hibo has spent over a decade educating communities, advising policy leaders, and successfully campaigning for mandatory FGM education in UK schools. Hear her story, understand the reality of this global issue, and learn how education creates lasting change. 🗓️ October 4th 2026 📍 Penta Hotel, Oxford rd, Reading 🎟️ Tickets are limited — reserve yours at the link in bio.
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“Education is the most powerful tool we have to protect women and girls from harm.” We are deeply honored to welcome Hibo Wardere to the Every Little Thing Festival lineup! Hibo is an internationally recognized campaigner, survivor, and educator leading the fight to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Cut at just six years old in Somalia, Hibo knew from a young age that what happened to her was deeply wrong. After arriving in the UK as a refugee, she embarked on a mission to educate herself and society about FGM, exposing it for what it truly is: child abuse rooted in control, shame, and harmful cultural practices. For over 10 years, Hibo has trained teachers, healthcare professionals, social care teams, and university students across the UK. Her tireless activism was instrumental in pressuring the UK Government to make teaching FGM mandatory in schools, and she stands among the survivors who successfully fought to change UK law. Founder of the Educate Not Mutilate initiative and an advisor on the London Mayor’s board, Hibo works relentlessly to liberate women and girls, end the silence surrounding abuse, and build a safer, more compassionate world. Her session is a vital, transformative conversation on trauma, education, and collective liberation. Come hear Hibo share her inspiring message live! 📅 Date: Sunday 4th October 2026 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Pentahotel Reading, Oxford Road, Reading  🎟️ Grab your tickets via the link in our bio—share this post to help us spread awareness!
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It’s time… 🎥 Link in bio folks!! Jumpsuit of dreams @onjenu - the ‘Rosie’ raises vital funds for @educate_not_mutilate - AD Glasses @healf (obsessed) #TheProMethod #pausereflectorganise #biohacker #reinventyourself
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Sometimes, healing begins with something as simple as sharing a cup of tea and an honest conversation. ☕💜 This week, during our Online Chai and Chat, we came together with our favourite drinks and good vibes as our mental health practitioners, Lee and Nyatwa, guided a thoughtful discussion on emotional regulation and the importance of caring for ourselves as survivors. What is emotional regulation? Emotional regulation is our ability to recognise, understand and respond to our emotions in healthy and balanced ways. It doesn’t mean ignoring difficult feelings or pretending everything is okay. It means learning to sit with our emotions, understanding where they come from, and choosing safe and supportive ways to respond rather than reacting in ways that may harm ourselves or others. For many survivors of trauma, domestic abuse and sexual violence, emotional regulation can be particularly challenging. Trauma changes how the brain responds to stress, meaning survivors may feel overwhelmed, numb, anxious, angry or constantly on high alert. These are normal responses to abnormal experiences. What can happen when we struggle with emotional regulation? • Feeling overwhelmed by emotions. • Difficulty managing stress or conflict. • Anxiety, panic attacks or low mood. • Withdrawing from others or feeling isolated. • Struggling with relationships and communication. • Reacting impulsively or finding it difficult to make decisions. • Poor sleep, exhaustion and physical health problems. • Feeling stuck in survival mode rather than being able to experience calm and safety. The good news is that emotional regulation is a skill that can be learned. With compassionate support, self-awareness and practical coping strategies, it is possible to strengthen our ability to manage emotions and continue on our healing journey. Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared their experiences and created such a warm, supportive space. Together, we remind one another that healing doesn’t happen in isolation, it happens in community. 💜 #projectsalama #mentalhealth #emotionalregulation #traumainformed #healingjourney
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As you may know, I’m a proud ambassador for my amazing friend Hibo Wardere’s charity @educate_not_mutilate which supports Hibo’s work to see an end to the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM). A survivor herself, and author of the book ‘Cut’, Hibo works in schools, with authorities, the police, health service and many organisations, sharing her personal story and educating on this subject. We have an opportunity for some serious fundraising this weekend as part of Small Charity Week, a week when small charities receive match-funding for public donations. We are running an online fundraiser through @biggiveorg to raise over £7,500 to train 300 doctors and nurses through Hibo’s impactful workshops. For every £1 the public donates, the People’s Postcode Lottery will donate an additional £1 (until we reach our goal). This makes a huge difference to a small charity.   The fundraiser is live now, until Monday 29th June at 5pm and you can donate here. Linked in stories 👆 And don’t forget - if fashion is your thing, the gorgeous Rosie print from @onjenu is also giving donations to @educate_not_mutilate with £20 from every online purchase of a jumpsuit or dress in this print being donated. Permission to treat yourself granted - this is feel-good fashion at its best and I’m wearing Onjenu jumpsuits in this Reel. We would all be so grateful for any support you might be able to give at this time. THANK YOU 💜   https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000Cnx1eYAB #smallcharityweek #smallcharityweek2026 #thebiggive #educatenotmutilate #nofgm
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A Print With Purpose! I am so excited about the @onjenu X ROSIE Collaboration. Not only because of the beautiful, uplifting colours in this print and the super flattering - on any body shape - jumpsuit style. But also because £20 from EVERY jumpsuit and dress sold on the @onjenu online shop in the Rosie print will be donated to Fund The Fight Against FGM via the charity @educate_not_mutilate for whom I am a proud Ambassador. The Rosie Print was created in collaboration with Mena, the founder of @onjenu and I absolutely LOVE it! @educate_not_mutilate was founded by FGM survivor and my dear, brilliant friend Hibo Wardere. FGM is not only a human rights issue, it is a women’s health issue, with impact that can extend into reproductive health, childbirth experiences, maternal wellbeing, and generations of women’s lives. I proudly support Hibo’s mission to see an end to FGM within our lifetimes - awareness and education is absolutely key to this. £20 from every jumpsuit and dress sold in the @onjenu online shop in the Rosie print will be donated to @educate_not_mutilate. As a long-time lover of the ONJENU brand and proud ambassador for Educate Not Mutilate - this uplifting, exclusive print was designed to bring together fashion, purpose, and women’s health advocacy inspired by optimism, strength, and the power of women supporting women. A print with purpose. A conversation worth having. A future worth fighting for. Go on, please treat yourself. 💗 #Ad #onjenu #jumpsuitstyle #nofgm #educatenotmutilate
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The Laurie Jumpsuit in our Rosie print has landed and is such a stunning print and colourway! Beautiful shades of blues, greens with orange and black also to make it easy to style with! This is a super wearable and uplifting print and looks incredible in our Laurie Jumpsuit. And when you buy the Laurie Jumpsuit from our Online Shop in the Rosie print £20 will be donated to the incredible charity @educate_not_mutilate , a very important cause for girls and women’s health! Rosie @rosiejnixon is a proud and passionate Ambassador for the Charity @educate_not_mutilate and was so wonderful to collaborate on this print with Rosie. And we had to make it in the Laurie Jumpsuit as this is one of Rosie favourite styles of ours that she wears all the time. A dream collaboration! You can shop the Laurie Jumpsuit in the Rosie print on our website now www.onjenu.com We will be launching a Dress tomorrow morning too! #educatenotmutilate #womenshealthmatters #onjenu #rosiejnixon
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The Laurie Jumpsuit in the Rosie Print from our collaboration with @rosiejnixon the Ambassador of the charity @educate_not_mutilate . Everytime the Laurie Jumpsuit in the Rosie print is sold on our ONLINE shop £20 will be donated to the charity @educate_not_mutilate . This is the most incredible charity for girls and women’s health and is such an important cause to support. It has been so wonderful to collaborate with Rosie @rosiejnixon on this as Rosie has worn and loved ONJENU for so many years and Rosie is the proud Ambassador of @educate_not_mutilate This is such a great style to wear and is so beautiful on and truly is timeless as well as making an entrance! A Jumpsuit is so effortless and chic and will look amazing for your summer style for occasions and non occasions! You can shop the Laurie Jumpsuit on our online shop now #onjenu #educatenotmutilate #womenswear #womensupportingwomen #street
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We are having a lovely time at @broad_street_mall, music and community are so important for our mental wellness. We are here until 3pm if you would like to join us and find out more about resources which can support your mental wellness Here are just a few…. #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #everylittlething
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