Senegal

Poverty, limited healthcare infrastructure and early marriage are all common in remote parts of Senegal, contributing to an increased risk of obstetric fistula.

Why We Work in Senegal

Fistula Foundation is not currently working in Senegal.

While maternal health indicators have gradually improved in Senegal over the last several years, the numbers often do not reflect the dramatic differences between urban and rural areas.

Poverty, limited healthcare infrastructure, lack of trained medical staff and access to emergency obstetric services, and early marriage are all common in remote parts of Senegal and contribute to an increased risk of fistula. There is also an ever-growing backlog of cases throughout the country.

What You Help Us Do

We made the following investments to build Senegal’s in-country medical services and provide life-transforming surgery to as many women as possible:

Cost of Fistula Surgeries
Surgeon Training
Facilities & Equipment
Community Outreach

Meet Our Partners

We identify local surgical teams in Senegal already successfully treating women with fistula—and then work to amplify their efforts.
Who are our past partners?

Dr. Charlotte Polle (surgical outreach effort)

  • Partner In: 2022

Baay Bia (awareness project)

  • Partner In: 2016

Centre National pour la Réparation et la Formation en Fistule Obstétricale (CIRFO)

  • Location: Dakar
  • Partner In: 2011

Tostan International

  • Location: Dakar
  • Partner In: 2012

Women and Health Alliance International (WAHA International)

  • Location: Dakar
  • Partner In: 2010 – 2011
How much funding have we granted?

Below are funding totals since the start of each partnership.

Past Partners

  • Dr. Charlotte Polle: $2,100
  • Baay Bia: $20,400
  • Centre National pour la Réparation et la Formation en Fistule Obstétricale (CIRFO): $48,500
  • Tostan International: $50,000
  • Women and Health Alliance International (WAHA International): $162,800