Female genital cutting affects more than 200 million girls and women worldwide, leading to serious health risks and ongoing violations of their rights, while an estimated 4 million girls remain at risk every year.

Orchid Project is a NGO that works to end female genital cutting around the world. It focuses on raising awareness of the harm caused by the practice, advocating for stronger laws and policies, and supporting community led efforts to abandon cutting.

The organisation partners with local groups, especially in countries where the practice is most common, helping them share knowledge and create sustainable change. Orchid Project also works to influence global conversations and encourage governments and institutions to take action to protect girls and women.