Give Monthly
Your monthly commitment will immediately go to use helping women suffering with fistula.
Monthly Donation
 | $100 helps transport one woman to and from surgery from a rural part of Ethiopia |
 | $25 provides three women with anesthesia in Niger |
 | $200 provides the salary of a nurse anesthetist in Somaliland |
 | $50 provides ten women in Tanzania with a new dress on their return home |
- If you need to update your credit card information or the amount of your monthly gift, you can do so by creating a new subscription— we’ll take care of removing the old information.
- Or please call our office at (408) 249-9596, and we will handle the changes on our end.
John MoranIt really gives me a good feeling each month, that if I hadn't accomplished anything else, at least I helped pay for one [fistula] procedure.
Fund One Woman’s Surgery
Join our Love a Sister program where every dollar donated will directly apply to the cost of a woman’s surgery.
Love a Sister Program
For every woman cured, 50 more women are waiting for care.
Sponsor a Project
Join our group of closest funders by sponsoring a treatment project or the expansion of our treatment networks.
We understand that choosing to sponsor a project is a highly personal decision that requires a comfortable fit between your interests and the needs of our hospitals on the ground.
Our first step will be to conduct a short meeting with you (in-person or by phone) to learn about your unique interests. We will then provide a proposal, which will highlight the best match for your generosity and our partners in the field.
To explore this option, please contact Jesse Dubow, Philanthropy Associate, at jesse@fistulafoundation.org or call (408) 249-9596.
Get Involved
Even if you’re on a budget, banding together with your friends, family, and neighbors can change a woman’s life.
You’ve come to the right place! Here are some resources to share with your family and friends:
Fistula Foundation uses an online tool called Classy, which makes it simple for supporters (like YOU!) to manage their fundraising activities online. It’s safe and easy to use!
If you prefer using another platform, please do! However, we do not recommend using the Evite platform, as it takes a 15% cut from each donation.
Classy: Tips & Tricks
- Choosing a fundraising goal – A “fundraising goal” is the amount you’re aiming to raise. Make this your own! We’ve selected a default of $586, which is the average cost of a fistula repair surgery for one woman. But please feel free to customize this however you like! Every bit counts towards changing a woman’s life
- Setting an “end date” for your Campaign page – The Classy system requires an “end date,” but it doesn’t have to be the same as your special day. We recommend setting the “end date” for several weeks after your event, to give your loved ones plenty of time to donate.
- Need to make a change to your Classy page? – No problem at all! Send us an email (info@fistulafoundation.org) or hop on the phone (408-249-9596) and we’ll get the page updated in no time.
Please email us (info@fistulafoundation.org) with details about your event, along with the support you hope to receive. Here are some ways we’ve helped our supporters in the past:
- Tweet about your event to our Twitter followers (@Fistula_Fdtn)
- Create an event on our Facebook events page
- Tag your organization or event location in a post on our Facebook page
- Post a photo from your event on Twitter and Facebook, to publicly thank your supporters
- Provide a quote from our CEO, Kate Grant, for your website or newsletter
 | Dedicate a birthday, shower or anniversary: Instead of presents, ask your friends and family to make a donation in your honor. | |
 | Make it a family affair: Bake sales and lemonade stands are classics, but we’ve been amazed by what kids can dream up! | |
 | Connect your community: If your community does philanthropic work, try suggesting Fistula Foundation as a designated charity. | |
 | Are you planning to run a 5k or marathon? Keep yourself motivated by asking loved ones to make donations based on your progress. |
Obstetric fistula remains a little-known issue, even though it affects over a million women worldwide. Spreading the word is an important contribution.
Please contact Mirabel, our Digital Engagement Manager: mirabel@fistulafoundation.org
Hosting a movie night is a great way to inspire friends and family to take action for suffering women. Check out these documentaries:
This documentary is based on the bestselling book by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl Wudunn. Fistula Foundation partner Edna Adan, founder of the Edna Adan University Hospital, is featured in part 2 of this documentary.
- Watch: The film can be streamed on Netflix, or through iTunes (part 1 | part 2) Copies of the full-length DVD are also available for order on Amazon.com.
- Discuss: You can find conversation starters on page 2 of this Fistula Foundation discussion guide for Half the Sky.
This masterful and moving documentary follows two young women who find health and hope after the devastation of obstetric fistula.
It won an Emmy award in 2009 for Outstanding Informational Programming– Long Form.
Books can connect new readers with the issue of obstetric fistula– and most importantly, the women it devastates. Check out these titles:
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| By Abraham Verghese | By Peter Singer | By Lisa J. Shannon |
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Ways to Give
There are lots of ways to give a suffering woman the precious gift of health. Find the one that works best for you and your finances.
