{"id":3086,"date":"2023-10-24T14:31:14","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T21:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/?page_id=3086"},"modified":"2026-02-17T16:34:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T00:34:22","slug":"the-girls-shelter-in-guinea","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/programs\/the-girls-shelter-in-guinea\/","title":{"rendered":"The Girls Shelter in Guinea"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"tatsu-r1-FitK0l9 tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"40px 0px 21px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='40px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-ByeFoYtRe5\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-HkKstKRlq\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-single-image tatsu-module align-center tatsu-image-lazyload tatsu-HJG0FKRe9  \" ><div class=\"tatsu-single-image-inner \" style=\"width : 1280px;\" ><div class = \"tatsu-single-image-padding-wrap\" style = \"padding-bottom : 55.78125%;\" ><\/div><img class = \"tatsu-gradient-border\" alt = \"\" title = \"Girls Shelter Guinea\" data-srcset = \"https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Girls-Shelter-Guinea.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Girls-Shelter-Guinea-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Girls-Shelter-Guinea-1024x571.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Girls-Shelter-Guinea-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Girls-Shelter-Guinea-90x50.jpg 90w, https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Girls-Shelter-Guinea-650x363.jpg 650w, https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Girls-Shelter-Guinea-1000x558.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Girls-Shelter-Guinea-50x28.jpg 50w\" sizes = \"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src =\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  \/><\/div><style>.tatsu-HJG0FKRe9{margin: 0px 0px 10px 0px;}.tatsu-HJG0FKRe9 .tatsu-single-image-inner{border-style: solid;max-width: 59%;}.tatsu-HJG0FKRe9.tatsu-single-image{transform: translate3d(0px,0px, 0);}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-HJG0FKRe9 .tatsu-single-image-inner{max-width: 68%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-HJG0FKRe9 .tatsu-single-image-inner{max-width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-empty-space  tatsu-rJfEWIgj3  \" ><style>.tatsu-rJfEWIgj3.tatsu-empty-space{height: 20px;}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-SkNKRoHz6  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-SkNKRoHz6.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: center;color: rgba(0,34,89,1) ;}.tatsu-SkNKRoHz6.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 0px 0px 10px 0px;}.tatsu-SkNKRoHz6 .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(0,34,89,1) ;}<\/style>\n<h2>I AM BRAVE: The Girls Shelter in Guinea<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-Hyej7UGu-x  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-Hyej7UGu-x.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: center;color: rgba(0,34,89,1) ;}.tatsu-Hyej7UGu-x.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 0px 0px 20px 0px;}.tatsu-Hyej7UGu-x .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(0,34,89,1) ;}<\/style>\n<h4><em>Peace in action. Safety in community. Futures restored.<\/em><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-HkKstKRlq.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-HkKstKRlq.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-HkKstKRlq > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-HkKstKRlq > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-HkKstKRlq > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-HkKstKRlq > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-HkKstKRlq.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-HkKstKRlq.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-HkKstKRlq.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-r1-FitK0l9.tatsu-section{background-color: rgba(255,255,255,1);}.tatsu-r1-FitK0l9 .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 40px 0px 21px 0px;}.tatsu-r1-FitK0l9 .tatsu-section-offset-wrap{transform: translateY(-0px);}.tatsu-r1-FitK0l9 > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-r1-FitK0l9 > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-r1-FitK0l9 .tatsu-section-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-H1Z-WoYPjye tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"About the Shelter\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"20px 0px 20px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='20px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-HklZWoKDj1l\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-BJbZsKvj1l\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-H1pa13Bfa  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-H1pa13Bfa.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;color: rgba(0,34,89,1) ;}.tatsu-H1pa13Bfa .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(0,34,89,1) ;}.tatsu-H1pa13Bfa.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-size : 22px;line-height : 1.3em;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-H1pa13Bfa.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{text-transform : none;font-size : 35px;line-height : 1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<p><strong>On September 21, 2023 \u2014 the International Day of Peace \u2014 the Girls Shelter in Guinea opened its doors.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-HkBoAoHf6  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-HkBoAoHf6.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}<\/style>\n<p>That day, our partners in Guinea gathered in celebration with music, dancing, community leaders, and a shared commitment to protect girls from violence. Two girls moved in immediately. Today, along with others are safe, supported, and back in school or pursuing a trade \u2013 already creating a new life for themselves.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002259;\"><strong>These girls are brave.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>They said \u201cNo\u201d to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and child marriage\u2014and became homeless as a result. Now we\u2019re saying \u201cYes\u201d to them: yes to safety, yes to dignity, yes to education, yes to a future.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#x1f449;<\/strong><span style=\"color: #002259;\"><strong> Donate now to keep the shelter strong and growing.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-normal-button tatsu-button-wrap align-block block-center  tatsu-BycwPhSz6   \"><a class=\"tatsu-shortcode x-largebtn tatsu-button left-icon circular   bg-animation-none  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-US\/donation-form\/girls-shelter-in-guinea\" style= \"\"  aria-label=\"Donate Today\" data-gdpr-atts={} target=\"_blank\">Donate Today<\/a><style>.tatsu-BycwPhSz6 .tatsu-button{background-color: #f8b944;color: #ffffff ;}.tatsu-BycwPhSz6 .tatsu-button:hover{background-color: rgba(30,30,30,1);}.tatsu-BycwPhSz6.tatsu-normal-button{margin: 0px 0px 15px 0px;}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BJbZsKvj1l.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-BJbZsKvj1l.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-BJbZsKvj1l > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BJbZsKvj1l > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BJbZsKvj1l > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BJbZsKvj1l > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BJbZsKvj1l.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BJbZsKvj1l.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BJbZsKvj1l.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-H1Z-WoYPjye .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 20px 0px 20px 0px;}.tatsu-H1Z-WoYPjye .tatsu-section-offset-wrap{transform: translateY(-0px);}.tatsu-H1Z-WoYPjye > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-H1Z-WoYPjye > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-H1Z-WoYPjye .tatsu-section-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-rkZUmtYwiyg tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"Why the Shelter exists\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"20px 0px 10px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='20px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-has-three-cols tatsu-small-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-ByxQmJiFih\" ><style>.tatsu-ByxQmJiFih > .tatsu-row{margin-top: 0px;}.tatsu-ByxQmJiFih.tatsu-row-wrap > .tatsu-row{margin-bottom: 20px;}<\/style><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-third tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-HkSmJstoh\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-single-image tatsu-module tatsu-image-lazyload tatsu-SJJz6sAs3  \" ><div class=\"tatsu-single-image-inner \" style=\"width : 984px;\" ><div class = \"tatsu-single-image-padding-wrap\" style = \"padding-bottom : 43.90243902439%;\" ><\/div><img class = \"tatsu-gradient-border\" alt = \"\" title = \"War Against Povertty with Banner\" data-src = \"https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/War-Against-Povertty-with-Banner.jpeg\" src =\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  \/><\/div><style>.tatsu-SJJz6sAs3 .tatsu-single-image-inner{border-style: solid;max-width: 100%;}.tatsu-SJJz6sAs3.tatsu-single-image{transform: translate3d(0px,0px, 0);}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-HkSmJstoh.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}.tatsu-HkSmJstoh.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-HkSmJstoh > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-HkSmJstoh > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-HkSmJstoh > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-HkSmJstoh > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-HkSmJstoh.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > 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and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BJgSXJjYsh.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BJgSXJjYsh.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BJgSXJjYsh.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-third tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-HJbFbpjRo3\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-single-image tatsu-module tatsu-image-lazyload tatsu-rkOVyjYi2  \" ><div class=\"tatsu-single-image-inner \" style=\"width : 984px;\" ><div class = \"tatsu-single-image-padding-wrap\" style = \"padding-bottom : 43.90243902439%;\" ><\/div><img class = \"tatsu-gradient-border\" alt = \"\" title = \"Stop Gender Based Violence\" data-src = \"https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Stop-Gender-Based-Violence.jpeg\" src =\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  \/><\/div><style>.tatsu-rkOVyjYi2{margin: 0 0 0px 0;padding: 0 0 0px 0;}.tatsu-rkOVyjYi2 .tatsu-single-image-inner{border-style: solid;max-width: 100%;}.tatsu-rkOVyjYi2.tatsu-single-image{transform: translate3d(0px,0px, 0);}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-HJbFbpjRo3.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}.tatsu-HJbFbpjRo3.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-HJbFbpjRo3 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-HJbFbpjRo3 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-HJbFbpjRo3 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-HJbFbpjRo3 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-HJbFbpjRo3.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-HJbFbpjRo3.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-HJbFbpjRo3.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-B1g1ruLMube\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-rJJSdLGObl\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-row-has-two-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols tatsu-inner-row-wrap  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-rJe8BFUGd-g\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-two-third tatsu-column-image- tatsu-column-effect-  tatsu-ByCrY8G_Zl\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-B16e9tCx9  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-B16e9tCx9.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}.tatsu-B16e9tCx9.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 style=\"color: #002259;\">Why the Girls Shelter Exists<\/h3>\n<p>In Guinea, FGM is widespread and deeply embedded in cultural tradition. The physical, emotional, and spiritual consequences can be severe\u2014and even deadly. The Girls Shelter exists so that when a girl bravely says \u201cNo,\u201d she is not left alone.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"color: #002259;\"><strong>The Shelter is for girls who:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Refuse FGM and\/or child marriage<\/li>\n<li>Are forced from their homes because of that decision<\/li>\n<li>Need immediate safety, care, and a path forward<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-ByCrY8G_Zl.tatsu-column{width: 61.7%;}.tatsu-ByCrY8G_Zl.tatsu-column{margin: 0px 0px 40px 0px !important;}.tatsu-ByCrY8G_Zl.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-ByCrY8G_Zl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-ByCrY8G_Zl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-ByCrY8G_Zl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-ByCrY8G_Zl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-ByCrY8G_Zl.tatsu-column{width: 66.67%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-ByCrY8G_Zl.tatsu-column{width: 66.67%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-ByCrY8G_Zl.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-third tatsu-column-image- tatsu-column-effect-  tatsu-BJl0HFUfO-x\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-single-image tatsu-module align-center tatsu-image-lazyload tatsu-H1GcIWwza  \" ><div class=\"tatsu-single-image-inner \" style=\"width : 1200px;\" ><div class = \"tatsu-single-image-padding-wrap\" style = \"padding-bottom : 71.916666666667%;\" ><\/div><img class = \"tatsu-gradient-border\" alt = \"\" title = \"girls-shelter-montage\" data-src = \"https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/girls-shelter-montage.jpg\" src =\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  \/><\/div><style>.tatsu-H1GcIWwza .tatsu-single-image-inner{border-style: solid;max-width: 100%;}.tatsu-H1GcIWwza.tatsu-single-image{transform: translate3d(0px,0px, 0);}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BJl0HFUfO-x.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}.tatsu-BJl0HFUfO-x.tatsu-column{margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px !important;}.tatsu-BJl0HFUfO-x.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-BJl0HFUfO-x > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BJl0HFUfO-x > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BJl0HFUfO-x > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BJl0HFUfO-x > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BJl0HFUfO-x.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BJl0HFUfO-x.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BJl0HFUfO-x.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-BJU18Uz_bg  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-BJU18Uz_bg.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}.tatsu-BJU18Uz_bg.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 0px 0px 20px 0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 style=\"color: #002259;\">What the Shelter Provides<\/h3>\n<p>The Girls Shelter is more than a safe bed. It\u2019s a place of healing and possibility.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"color: #002259;\"><strong>Girls receive:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Protection and stability in a safe home<\/li>\n<li>Care and compassion from trusted adults<\/li>\n<li>Educational support to return to school and keep going<\/li>\n<li>Life skills and job training to build long-term independence<\/li>\n<li>Community &#8211; a circle of caring adults, community leaders, and peers who understand and encourage one another<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-Sy9UwUG_Zl  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-Sy9UwUG_Zl.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}.tatsu-Sy9UwUG_Zl.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 30px 0px 30px 0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 style=\"color: #002259;\">Impacts are Occurring<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002259;\"><strong>The girls are already taking steps forward.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>With safety and support, the girls are back in school and pursuing careers that will support them as contributing members of their community. They are becoming advocates for other girls who are brave and say \u201cno.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002259;\"><strong>This is peace in action.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rJJSdLGObl.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-rJJSdLGObl.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-rJJSdLGObl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rJJSdLGObl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rJJSdLGObl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rJJSdLGObl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rJJSdLGObl.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rJJSdLGObl.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rJJSdLGObl.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-rkZUmtYwiyg .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 20px 0px 10px 0px;}.tatsu-rkZUmtYwiyg .tatsu-section-offset-wrap{transform: translateY(-0px);}.tatsu-rkZUmtYwiyg > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rkZUmtYwiyg > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rkZUmtYwiyg .tatsu-section-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-B1Wg0dtPs1e tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"The Partnership\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"10px 0px 20px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='10px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-Skg8XKtwskx\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-ryUmFYwoyl\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-S14mULGuZx  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-S14mULGuZx.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}.tatsu-S14mULGuZx.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 30px 0px 30px 0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 style=\"color: #002259;\">A Local Partnership with Extraordinary Courage<\/h3>\n<p>This Shelter was birthed through Pathways To Peace\u2019s partnership with THE WAR AGAINST POVERTY PROGRAM in Guinea\u2014local leaders and educators who are respected in their community and courageous enough to challenge violence against women and girls.<\/p>\n<p>As their community education expanded, the first girls came forward asking for help. Our partners responded with compassion\u2014and a vision: a Girls Shelter, so every brave \u201cNo\u201d has a safe \u201cYes\u201d waiting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-shortcode-module tatsu-module tatsu-ByhdaqKs3   \"  >\n<div class=\"wp-block-presto-player-reusable-edit\"><!--presto-player:video_id=3--><figure class=\"wp-block-video presto-block-video  presto-provider-youtube\" style=\"--plyr-color-main: var(--presto-player-highlight-color, #00b3ff); --presto-player-logo-width: 150px; \">\n\t<presto-player \n\t\tpreset='{&quot;id&quot;:5,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;YouTube 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\n\t\tposter=\"\"\n\t\tyoutube=\"{&quot;noCookie&quot;:false,&quot;channelId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;show_count&quot;:false}\"\n\t\tprovider-video-id=\"J7Hk74tbPJs\"\n\t\tvideo-id=\"3\"\n\t\tlazy-load-youtube\t\tvideo-attributes='{}'\n\t\tplaysinline\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n\n\t<\/presto-player>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<br \/>\n<style>.tatsu-ByhdaqKs3{padding: 0px 10% 0px 10%;margin: 0 0 0px 0;}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-ByhdaqKs3{padding: 0px 5% 0px 5%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-ByhdaqKs3{padding: 0px 0% 0px 0%;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-B1pDt2Kj3  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-B1pDt2Kj3.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: center;}.tatsu-B1pDt2Kj3.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-size : 16px;}<\/style>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Inspiration from our dedicated Pathways To Peace partner in Guinea, Sylvanus Bangura, WAR AGAINST POVERTY Executive Director.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-ryUmFYwoyl.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-ryUmFYwoyl.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-ryUmFYwoyl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-ryUmFYwoyl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-ryUmFYwoyl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-ryUmFYwoyl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-ryUmFYwoyl.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-ryUmFYwoyl.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-ryUmFYwoyl.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-B1Wg0dtPs1e .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 10px 0px 20px 0px;}.tatsu-B1Wg0dtPs1e.tatsu-section{margin: 20px 0px 0px 0px;}.tatsu-B1Wg0dtPs1e .tatsu-section-offset-wrap{transform: translateY(-0px);}.tatsu-B1Wg0dtPs1e > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-B1Wg0dtPs1e > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-B1Wg0dtPs1e .tatsu-section-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-HyZfpPKPoJe tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"The Backstory\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"20px 0px 20px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='20px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-ByeidOKPokg\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-rJi__YviJe\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-row-has-two-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols tatsu-inner-row-wrap  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-S1xjVAIGO-x\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-third tatsu-column-image- tatsu-column-effect-  tatsu-r1-S0Izu-x\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-single-image tatsu-module tatsu-image-lazyload tatsu-Hy8FRUGuZg  \" ><div class=\"tatsu-single-image-inner \" style=\"width : 1066px;\" ><div class = \"tatsu-single-image-padding-wrap\" style = \"padding-bottom : 68.667917448405%;\" ><\/div><img class = \"tatsu-gradient-border\" alt = \"\" title = \"Salaymatu\" data-src = \"https:\/\/pathwaystopeace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Salaymatu.jpeg\" src =\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  \/><\/div><style>.tatsu-Hy8FRUGuZg .tatsu-single-image-inner{border-style: solid;max-width: 100%;}.tatsu-Hy8FRUGuZg.tatsu-single-image{transform: translate3d(0px,0px, 0);}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-r1-S0Izu-x.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}.tatsu-r1-S0Izu-x.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-r1-S0Izu-x > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-r1-S0Izu-x > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-r1-S0Izu-x > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-r1-S0Izu-x > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-r1-S0Izu-x.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-r1-S0Izu-x.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-r1-S0Izu-x.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-two-third tatsu-column-image- tatsu-column-effect-  tatsu-rJe-BA8zO-x\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-S1hW69Yoh  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-S1hW69Yoh.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}.tatsu-S1hW69Yoh.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px;}<\/style>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002259;\"><b>One Girl\u2019s Story:\u00a0 Salaymatu\u2019s Journey of Hope and Courage<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-BypS0UGdWx  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-BypS0UGdWx.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}<\/style>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI am very much grateful to Pathways To Peace and Sylvanus Bangura at War Against Poverty, for giving me hope and courage to face the future.\u00a0 Please allow me to say without you people my life would have been miserable.\u00a0 Saying \u201cno\u201d to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) was a hard thing for me because I know my family will not allow me stay with them.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Today I Am Living Here in the Girls Shelter Happily<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through the support of PTP, I am living a better and happy life.\u00a0 Going to school, living in a comfortable house [the girls\u2019 shelter], and they provide all that I need.\u00a0 I will do all my best to be educated and be a good leader so I can help other girls like me.\u00a0 I will always love you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rJe-BA8zO-x.tatsu-column{width: 66.67%;}.tatsu-rJe-BA8zO-x.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-rJe-BA8zO-x > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rJe-BA8zO-x > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rJe-BA8zO-x > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rJe-BA8zO-x > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rJe-BA8zO-x.tatsu-column{width: 66.67%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rJe-BA8zO-x.tatsu-column{width: 66.67%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rJe-BA8zO-x.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rJi__YviJe.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-rJi__YviJe.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-rJi__YviJe > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rJi__YviJe > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rJi__YviJe > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rJi__YviJe > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rJi__YviJe.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rJi__YviJe.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rJi__YviJe.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-HyZfpPKPoJe .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 20px 0px 20px 0px;}.tatsu-HyZfpPKPoJe .tatsu-section-offset-wrap{transform: translateY(-0px);}.tatsu-HyZfpPKPoJe > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-HyZfpPKPoJe > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-HyZfpPKPoJe .tatsu-section-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-B1-d0KUMdZe tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"Media Hubcast\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"10px 0px 20px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='10px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-HylgCOKDoyx\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-BJeRuKPoyg\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-B1rxcLGOZl  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-B1rxcLGOZl.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}.tatsu-B1rxcLGOZl.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 0px 0px 20px 0px;}.tatsu-B1rxcLGOZl.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"h3-line\" style=\"color: #002259;\">Media &amp; Storytelling Update:<br \/>Hubcast Media Broadcast Center in Guinea<\/h3>\n<p>A powerful new partnership is helping amplify this story.<\/p>\n<p>Hubcast Media\u2014which elevates stories of peace, change, and empowerment\u2014partnered with PTP to tell the Girls Shelter story more broadly. A local Guinean artist, Kismet, trained with Hubcast Media Rwanda in video production and editing, and is now helping lead a new Broadcast Media Center in Guinea.<\/p>\n<p>This center will support media creation in the community and help strengthen the Shelter and other programs for girls in Kindia, Guinea\u2014spreading the message that girls are valued and violence must end.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BJeRuKPoyg.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-BJeRuKPoyg.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-BJeRuKPoyg > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BJeRuKPoyg > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BJeRuKPoyg > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BJeRuKPoyg > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BJeRuKPoyg.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BJeRuKPoyg.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BJeRuKPoyg.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-HJg-S5FPj1g\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-ByZS5YPiJg\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols tatsu-inner-row-wrap  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-SJl8CcIMdZx\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image- tatsu-column-effect-  tatsu-HJIAcLzObe\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-video tatsu-youtube-wrap tatsu-HyKeiUzO-x   \" ><style>.tatsu-HyKeiUzO-x{padding: 0px 15% 0px 15%;}<\/style><div class = \"be-video-embed be-embed-placeholder\"><div class = \"be-youtube-embed\" data-video-id = \"UxLV8ENW8rE\" data-autoplay = \"0\" data-loop = \"0\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-HJIAcLzObe.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-HJIAcLzObe.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-HJIAcLzObe > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-HJIAcLzObe > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-HJIAcLzObe > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-HJIAcLzObe > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-HJIAcLzObe.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-HJIAcLzObe.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-HJIAcLzObe.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-ByZS5YPiJg.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-ByZS5YPiJg.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-ByZS5YPiJg > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-ByZS5YPiJg > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-ByZS5YPiJg > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-ByZS5YPiJg > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-ByZS5YPiJg.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-ByZS5YPiJg.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-ByZS5YPiJg.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-B1-d0KUMdZe .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 10px 0px 20px 0px;}.tatsu-B1-d0KUMdZe.tatsu-section{margin: 20px 0px 0px 0px;}.tatsu-B1-d0KUMdZe .tatsu-section-offset-wrap{transform: translateY(-0px);}.tatsu-B1-d0KUMdZe > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-B1-d0KUMdZe > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-B1-d0KUMdZe .tatsu-section-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-BkZWHcYDsyg tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"Be part of the courage\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"20px 0px 10px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='20px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-rklHUoIG_Ze\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-rJBLi8fO-l\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-ryiUiUM_-g  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-ryiUiUM_-g.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}.tatsu-ryiUiUM_-g.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 30px 0px 20px 0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 style=\"color: #002259;\">Be part of the courage<\/h3>\n<p>Our partners in Guinea are doing brave, consistent work &#8211; education, protection, and community change. But they cannot do it alone.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #002259;\">When you give, you help provide:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Safe shelter and daily care<\/li>\n<li>Education support, clothing, healthy food, and school fees<\/li>\n<li>Counseling, mentorship, and life-skills training<\/li>\n<li>The resources needed to welcome the next girl who comes forward<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#x1f449;<\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #002259;\"> Donate today and keep the doors open wide.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-normal-button tatsu-button-wrap align-block block-center  tatsu-Bken2Rpqn   \"><a class=\"tatsu-shortcode x-largebtn tatsu-button left-icon circular   bg-animation-none  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-US\/donation-form\/girls-shelter-in-guinea\" style= \"\"  aria-label=\"Donate Here\" data-gdpr-atts={} target=\"_blank\">Donate Here<\/a><style>.tatsu-Bken2Rpqn .tatsu-button{background-color: #f8b944;color: #ffffff ;}.tatsu-Bken2Rpqn .tatsu-button:hover{background-color: rgba(30,30,30,1);}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rJBLi8fO-l.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-rJBLi8fO-l.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-rJBLi8fO-l > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rJBLi8fO-l > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rJBLi8fO-l > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rJBLi8fO-l > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rJBLi8fO-l.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rJBLi8fO-l.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rJBLi8fO-l.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-BkZWHcYDsyg .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 20px 0px 10px 0px;}.tatsu-BkZWHcYDsyg .tatsu-section-offset-wrap{transform: translateY(-0px);}.tatsu-BkZWHcYDsyg > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BkZWHcYDsyg > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BkZWHcYDsyg .tatsu-section-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-HkZ4qvtPjJg tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"Contact\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"23px 0px 90px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='23px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-SJle3CqKoh\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-rylnR5Ksh\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-ryBa69Kih  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-ryBa69Kih.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}<\/style>\n<h3 style=\"color: #002259;\">Contact<\/h3>\n<p>If you feel called to help in any way\u2014financially, professionally, or by sharing this story\u2014we would love to hear from you. Together we can change and save lives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tezikiah Gabriel, Executive Director<br \/><\/strong><strong>Pathways To Peace<br \/><\/strong>UN Peace Messenger Organization<br \/>In Consultation with ECOSOC and DGC<br \/>651-357-4436<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:tez@pathwaystopeace.org\">tez@pathwaystopeace.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-Bkddestih  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-Bkddestih.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: center;}<\/style>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 15pt;\">With your support, we can not only provide safe shelter for the girls who are brave enough to say no, we can<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 15pt;\"><strong>End Female Genital Mutilation in Kindia Conakry in One Generation!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = 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