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<p>Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a crime. We will not tolerate a practice that
can cause extreme and lifelong physical and psychological suffering to women and girls.</p><p>In
2014/15, the Home Office provided over £100,000 to community organisations through
the FGM Community Engagement Initiative. The fund was open to organisations across
the UK to bid for up to £10,000 to carry out community work to raise awareness of
FGM.</p><p>The 12 projects included work to build the confidence of women and communities
to speak out against FGM and raise awareness of the potential health, social and cultural
implications.</p><p>The evaluations show that nearly 6,000 people were engaged in
a variety of activities designed to raise awareness about FGM and strengthen the voices
of communities. Feedback from participants demonstrated increased awareness of the
context, manifestation and harm caused by FGM. A list of the organisations funded
is provided below:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Organisation</p></td><td><p>Amount
(£)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Africa Advocacy Foundation</p></td><td><p>10,000</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>All
FM</p></td><td><p>4,000</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>BAWSO (Black Association of Women
Step Out)</p></td><td><p>10,000</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Birmingham and Solihull Women’s
Aid</p></td><td><p>10,000</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>FORWARD (Foundation for Women’s
Health Research and Development)</p></td><td><p>10,000</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Integrate
Bristol</p></td><td><p>10,000</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Katherine Low Settlement</p></td><td><p>10,000</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Manchester
BME Network</p></td><td><p>10,000</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Manor Garden Welfare Trust</p></td><td><p>10,000</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>NESTAC
(New Step for African Community)</p></td><td><p>10,000</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Safe
Hands for Mothers</p></td><td><p>10,000</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Springfield Community
Flat</p></td><td><p>10,000</p></td></tr></tbody></table>
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