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Mission The Godparents Association is an independent, non-sectarian, 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to nurture and support young people at risk, particularly young women subject to FGM. The Godparents Association works with young people, their parents, and community and civic leaders. To resist being cut requires enormous courage and willpower on the part of girls who belong to cultures that practice FGM - but their determination will never be enough of itself. Girls who choose not to be cut will need the life options education can provide. If they remain dependent in village life, they will eventually be obliged to submit to FGM. To foster the education of these young women and their emergence into the life of their nation and the world, we are raising the funds to pay secondary-school fees. We welcome the contributions and support of all individuals and organizations that wish to join in our efforts, without regard to their religious, political, or cultural background. Their participation, however, is strictly limited to their support of our stated purpose and does not necessarily imply any endorsement by the Godparents Association. |
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