The fact that economics, political representation and educational opportunities play a huge part in FGM was clear to me, so information on this is included, too. FGM and other forms of violence and oppression against women and girls cannot be eradicated without strongly addressing this reality. Jai has no doubt that the fact that FGM affects mostly African immigrant women, a social underclass in the US, plays a very big role in the little attention this widespread human rights abuse obtains. Rising Daughters Aware in mainly dedicated to the spread of practical, useful information. It provides online information packets free of charge to health professionals, containing a collection of documents of 150 pages, plus other documents available to download.
All information is donated free of charge, and so all information is given away free of charge.
All time spent answering email, phone and other inquiries, or giving talks to health providers, is on a volunteer basis. The money and resources currently allotted to offices, fancy brochures, conferences, etc., might be better spent on direct aide to affected women, particularly since economics seems to be the largest hurdle to overcome in empowering women and giving them choices. Microloans to poor women, as well as access to education works, and manifests positive change and self determination. At the current exchange rate, the American and European dollar go far in Africa, as well as poor communities in the West. Addressing human rights issues cannot be allowed to become a career or business for organizations.