Ngoltoingar Chantal Bayor, hailing from Chad, Africa, brings a decade of experience in international development to PEP Africa. Her resilience and courage are evident in her survival of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and her active engagement as a member of the US EndFGM network. Her commitment to advocacy is further highlighted by her publication of the book ‘L’obscurité sous le Soleil’ (Edilivre, 2016 France; ‘Darkness under the Sun’ (Amazon, 2023), shedding light on the issue of FGM. In 2018, her collaboration on the song ‘No Cutting but Yes to Education’ amplified the message against FGM in Chad. Her multifaceted contributions exemplify a steadfast commitment to effecting positive change locally and globally, inspiring others with her courage.