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This guestbook is for all our friends and supporters, I am looking forward to your contribution.
Waris
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Desert Flower the Movie
The movie tells the story of Waris' incredible journey from the Somalian Desert to the biggest catwalks of the world... read more
This movie was amazing. I’m telling all of my friends about it.
This movie brung a new awareness into my life. I am so grateful for the making of this move!
Dear Waris,
I’ve just saw your movie desert flower. I am studying to become a CMA and was horrified to see that these practices are so prominent. I have seen an actual autopsy, but it did not touch me the way this movie did. Something must be done to stop these terrible acts of torture. But I would to commend you for your courage to speak out and share your story; and for your work to stop this from happening to other girls/women.
I am planning to bring awareness of this to my college community through an club I am Vice President of The Rotorac club. We sponsor events to raise money for charities and/or people of need.
Dear Waris,
I first learnt about your incredible story in high school. I had never heard of FGM before reading ‘Desert Flower’ and since then it always been in the back of my mind. I wanted you to know that due to your courage to share your story, I have pursued a career in womens health and have decided to continue my post graduate education surrounding FGM in Australia.
You are truely an inspiration to women all over the world, and all together hopefully we can eradicate this horrible tradition.
Hi Waris, i’m from Argentina. Today I saw your movie and I Was shocked! You are an example!!! I’ve cried in the most time of the movie. Specially in the part that shows the little girl, i have a 3 years old baby girl and i can’t understand how they can do that horrible practice. I hope some day this tipe of practice desapear. Waris you are am amazing woman. The best for you!!!!!!!!!
Vi su historia me conmovió muchísimo; siga siendo una Señora luchadora y inspirando a otras mas; me alegra mucho que Dios haya puesto en mi camino su historia; para poder ver la vida de otra manera::: Saludos GOB BLESS U <3 I WHRITE FROM PANAMA
Hello, I’m nineteen and I’m from Brazil and I saw your movie! It made me cry and I really didn’t have any idea how women suffers a lot in this world and they keep doing the same with their children! I’m so happy because you exist to help these people, never give up! Everybody is with you, you can change it. Love, Graziela.
Just watched Desert Flower-feel humbled to have been priveleged to hear Wari`s story.She is a shining light in the darkness of this world.Waris certainly has put my problems into perspective.
Just saw Desert Flower-what a powerful ,amazing story.I am humbled and fell, priveleged to have learnt of this.Waris is a shining light in the darkness of this world.
Thank you for your incredible courage, may your voice and your work continue to empower women around the globe and eradicate FGM forever.
Thank You for having the courage to speak up. All the best to you.
For those who are involved in this evil and ignorant practice – educate yourself, and have some respect for human beings and human life, and the quality of life of women. There is no justification for the horror of cutting a female child. Ethnicity, religion, tradition, they are no excuse for commiting these atrocities on any woman or child.
Thank You Waris Dirie for your courage
Dear Waris,
I’ve just read your book, and I must say I’m shocked. I couldn’t believe that that kind of things are happening all around the world. You were so brave, if I was you just for a moment, I think I would give up. Women should be respected, and I think you just gave them a motive, they deserve to live fully alive, nobody deserves that kind of pain.
I just watched this movie with my 2 teenage daughters & my husband. We were all deeply moved. I am so grateful for Waris growing into the woman she did. Most people would have been broken by these experiences. To not only survive but to go on to do something positive because of it is incredible. We live in a desert & I can’t imagine surviving a week in it. May you be God Blessed to live long and see great steps towards this practise stopping during your life time.
Thanks to all of you for your words of support and courage!!! That is what keeps us going…
we appreciate every single message we get!
Thank you!
LOVE,
Waris and the Team of Desert Flower Foundation