The most effective and sustainable way to ensure change among communities that practice FGM is through the proper education of girls. Unfortunately, girls’ education is regarded by many families and community members as unimportant and as a poor use of limited resources.

NAFGEM is helping to change this mentality by helping girls, who have run away from FGM and child marriage, receive an education. Through the support of NAFGEM's donors, there are currently 50 girls attending primary and secondary school or undertaking some form of vocational training. Over the next few years, NAFGEM aims to expand this program by acquiring additional resources to be able to support and change the lives of over a hundred women and their future families.