Introduction
Tadwein for Gender Studies organize health caravans in several governorates aiming to raise awareness about concept of female genital mutilation and how to combat this harmful traditional practice. Such caravans are usually accompanied with provision of several medical investigations such as tests blood sugar & blood pressure measurement, osteoporosis, eyes, and early detection of breast cancer.
Fayoum Governorate: Sinnuris Center- Tersa Village
On July 18, 2023, a medical convoy was carried out in collaboration with the Young Graduates Association in the village of Tersa, in the Sinnuris Center; Fayoum Governorate. An awareness session was held on female genital mutilation, its health complications, and the dangers of child marriage. Community members from different social and age groups benefited from the medical services provided by the convoy. A total of 240 individuals were reached by the convoy conducted.
Aghour as Sughra, Al Qalyubia Governorate
On the 18th of February 2023, a medical convoy was implemented in the village of Aghour as Sughra in “Al Qanater Al Khayreya” in Al Qalyubia Governorate in collaboration with “The Youth Association for Community Development”. The Medical convoy offered medical services that benefited members of the community from different social and age groups. The activity included an awareness session on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and its medical repercussions as well as the dangers of child marriage. The number of beneficiaries from the convoy reached 275 people.
Zawyet Dahshour, Giza Governorate
A Medical convoy was carried out in “Zawyet Dahshour” in Giza Governorates on the 26th of September of 2022 in collaboration with “Happy Future” Organization. The Medical convoy offered medical services that benefited members of the community from different social and age groups. The activity included an awareness session on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and its medical repercussions as well as the dangers of child marriage. The number of beneficiaries from the convoy reached 250 people.
Giza Governorate(Zawiat Dahshur)
A medical caravan was conducted in Zawiat Dahshur, Giza Governorate, on August 4th 2022 in cooperation with the Happy Future Association. Different members of the community (women, men and youth) benefited from the medical services provided. Also an n awareness session about female genital mutilation (FGM), its health complications, and the risks of child marriage is also provided. More than 250 community members attended the event.
Qalyubia Governorate:Kafr Aboul Gheit
A medical caravan was conducted in Kafr Aboul Gheit, Al Qanater Charity Center, Qalyubia Governorate, on June 13th 2022 in cooperation with the Youth Association for Local Community Development. Different members of the community (women, men and youth) benefited from the medical services provided. Also an n awareness session about female genital mutilation (FGM), its health complications, and the risks of child marriage is also provided. More than 223 community members attended the event.
Giza Governorate(saqiat makiy)
A health caravan was conducted in Sakiet Makki area, Giza governorate on February 18th 2020, in collaboration with Federation of Medical Students in Egypt IFMSA-EGYPT and two local CBOs ‘Specific Union to Combat Harmful Practices’ and ‘Hard Work Association’. Different community members (women, men and youth) made use of the medical services provided. An awareness session about FGM and its health complications was delivered. The total number of beneficiaries were more than 270.
