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Makka Masireh meeting in alkalo’s compound.
Kumba, the former circumciser, is wearing a GAMCO-
TRAP headscarf. “Women can start something, but
men have to support them.”
Alkalo: “I have sympathy for the women. See how
hard they work! So anything that can be done to help
them, you have to support it.”
Have there been other changes than FGM stopping
“Yes, wife beating has stopped. The mentality has
changed. It has been over a year since anyone tried to beat his wife.”
But it used to happen
“Yes, there would be fighting. And then you would not be friends with your wife for a week.”
Elder woman: “Yes, it has changed. Quarreling has reduced.”
Makka Masireh compound.
There was a lot of talk about wanting a milling
machine in order to reduce the workload of the
women. Amie was very clear about how this is not
part of their funding, but said she will try to help
them write a small grant to the German Embassy,
although it probably won’t be until next year
because the money has already been given out for
this year.
Makka Masireh well. It is 55 meters deep and it takes
two or three women to pull up a bucket of water.
Garawol former circumcisers.
“When you first hear something, if you don’t know
it, then you think about it.”
“We decided to stop after we learned that our
relatives in Basse have also stopped.”
“We received help with cattle, since women here
don’t do business.”
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