Radio Feature: “Against the Cut: Brothers for Change”
A cinematic double-exposure artwork by Hubz AI, blending a serene image of a woman seated in a West Pokot thicket with a post-apocalyptic mountainscape. The composition, bathed in warm sunset tones and moody light, evokes emotion, resilience, and quiet introspection amid the ruins of tradition and time.
Radio Feature Summary – “Against the Cut: Brothers for Change” by Joylyne Lokopoit
Set in West Pokot County, “Against the Cut: Brothers for Change” explores the fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and the rise of male allies leading the change. The feature follows Moses Kibet, a youth advocate who began his campaign at age 10 through World Vision Kenya, training over 100 male champions to speak out against FGM.
Through collaborations with Youth for a Sustainable World (YSW) and World Vision, Moses’s efforts have helped reduce FGM cases from 74% in 2019 to 44.2% in 2022. The piece blends powerful voices, Pokot songs, and emotional storytelling to highlight progress, challenges, and the urgent need to value local advocates.
The feature delivers a message of hope, unity, and transformation, showing how community-driven male advocacy is reshaping traditions and protecting girls’ futures.
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