FEM was established in 2016 to empower women in Bangladesh through various projects. The organizations aims to increase women's mobility and decrease their vulnerability.[6][7]
While doing her thesis, Tahyya did a literature review on Why Men Rape. She learned that one of the reasons why men rape is to exercise power — as reiterated by Darwin's theory of evolutionary mechanism and survival to the fittest — since women were perceived as the weaker sex. Hence, Tahyya aimed to empower women rather than just prevent assault. FEM's first program, Project Attorokkha, trained women with disadvantaged backgrounds self-defense. While initially there were difficulties in convincing parents to get girls on board, considering that gender notions were challenged, the initiative ended up becoming successful. Tahyya concentrated on slum areas because women are more prone to experience sexual violence there.[4][6][7]
Project Attorokkha provides Krav Maga and military training. FEM partnered with VO2 Urban Fitness, a martial arts school and physical fitness center for the project.[6]
Tahyya also conducted an anti-harassment campaign by putting up paintings on buses to raise awareness on the issue.[3]
FEM has educated girls about computer literacy and cybersecurity via Cyber Attorokkha. The program has helped women who are victims of sextortion.[9]
FEM has provided English lessons, cycling and vocational training to women. Tahyya is planning to expand the organization outside Bangladesh.[7]