For 12-year-old Faith Naserian, the fear of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) had loomed over her for years.
In her Maasai community, it is expected, almost inevitable for girls to undergo the cut once they reach puberty.
The practice of FGM is seen as a rite of passage, a transition into womanhood.
But Naserian has always had dreams of finishing school and pursuing a career in nursing.
