Nice Leng'Ete

About the Author

Nice Leng'Ete is a Kenyan activist, survivor, and author whose powerful voice has illuminated the harrowing realities of female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage in East Africa. Born into a Maasai community where tradition often clashed with personal freedom, she endured FGM at a young age but channeled her trauma into a lifelong crusade for change. As the founder of The Girl's Foundation, Leng'Ete has empowered thousands of girls through education, advocacy, and community programs, earning international acclaim including the United Nations' recognition as a Young Global Leader. Her debut memoir, The Girls in the Wild Fig Tree: How I Fought to Save Myself, My Sister, and Thousands of Girls Worldwide, chronicles her journey from victim to victor, blending raw emotion with unyielding hope to inspire global action against gender-based violence.