The topic of female genital mutilation is very sensitive and we spent a lot of time just gaining the trust of people.

I was amazed at how they opened their homes and shared their lives with us.

In one Maasai village we lived in the traditional mud huts, slept around the fire with the families that live there.  Their generosity and openness far exceeded my expectations.

Here are some photos from behind the scenes. Double click on the album to see all the pictures properly.