Tish has written very powerfully on a subject close to my heart . If you don’t know the truth about FGM please read, and even if you think you do, please read. If you can share on Facebook, Twitter or re-blog – from Tish’s original please do. If young Maasai men can spread the word so can we.
Thank you Tish.
‘The eye that leaves the village sees further’ Maasai wisdom
Photo courtesty of https://www.justgiving.com/MaasaiCricketWarriors/
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It’s already been shown in Hollywood, but today in London sees the release of Warriors, a documentary by Barney Douglas. From next week there will be star showings across the UK, so if you have a chance to see it, do. You will see a glimpse of real, magnificent, originally-minded Africa, and not only that, 45% of the film’s proceeds will go towards one of the best community causes I can think of – changing attitudes to a rite that these young Maasai men say must go – female genital mutilation, aka female circumcision or FGM.
The stars of the film are a team of cricket playing Maasai warriors. They’ve been playing since 2009, and their ambition was to play at Lords, which they did this summer. They are a fine sight to behold…
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And thank you, Gilly, for spreading the word.
The treatment of young women is an abomination and needs to be stopped. Thank you for bring it to our attention.
Thank you for sharing this, Gilly. I have shared it, also.
I seriously fail to understand why this useless custom is still in practice.
The story is indeed very powerful, Gilly. I too reblogged for those who may not be aware.
Tish wrote a stellar article.
A barbaric custom no one could tell of it’s importance to womanhood even back then. Customes is no longer to blame rather the parents who allow the practice. Good stuff Sis