About Us

Meet our Team

Bihyriat is a community feminist organization located in South Darfur, managed by a group of young women from diverse backgrounds. The organization focuses on promoting women’s issues and advancing feminist concepts, as well as increasing the social and political roles of women. Bihyriat primarily provides psychological support to women, especially those in displacement camps and conflict areas, while also enhancing women’s roles in community and feminist peacebuilding. The organization conducts research on the status of women in the Darfur region, monitors and documents their conditions, and offers psychological support to women.

Additionally, Bahiryat works on protection issues, raising awareness about violence and sexual violence, promoting women’s political participation, bridging the digital gender gap, and creating a shared memory.

Mission & Vision

VISION

Our vision is an equitable and just society where women lead peacebuilding and development in Darfur. We work to strengthen women’s political, social, and economic rights, combat gender-based violence, build young women’s capacities, and provide psychological support to survivors, advancing human rights and access to gender justice.

MISSION

Empowering young women in Darfur and building participatory knowledge to lead women-led Feminist peace in the region.”

Our Focus Area

Psychological Support & Mental Health

We provide community-based psychological and mental health support to women affected by conflict, displacement, and violence. Our sessions help women cope with trauma, strengthen resilience, and restore emotional well-being.

Women-Led Peacebuilding

Bihyriat supports women as active leaders in peacebuilding at the community level. Through dialogue sessions and feminist approaches, we promote peaceful coexistence, conflict resolution, and women’s meaningful participation in building sustainable peace.

Protection & Gender-Based Violence Prevention

We work to prevent and respond to gender-based violence by raising awareness, providing support to survivors, and advocating for women’s safety, dignity, and access to justice in conflict and displacement settings.

Women’s Political & Civic Participation

We promote women’s political awareness and participation by creating spaces for discussion, leadership development, and collective advocacy, ensuring women’s voices are included in decision-making and peace processes.

Emergency Response & Humanitarian Support

In times of crisis, Bihyriat leads rapid emergency interventions for women and children, including the distribution of dignity kits, food assistance, and basic necessities in shelters and displacement camps.

Reproductive & Maternal Health

We support women’s reproductive health by facilitating access to medical consultations, maternal care, and health awareness for pregnant women, particularly in camps and underserved communities.

Feminist Research, Documentation & Knowledge Building

Bihyriat conducts research and documentation on the conditions of women in Darfur, contributing to feminist knowledge production, shared memory, and evidence-based advocacy for women’s rights.