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We provide life-changing surgery to women left incontinent by childbirth

Women with fistula and severe perineal tears are too often treated as modern-day lepers. Surgery can restore a woman's health and hope for the future.

Our Strategy

How We Work

Fistula Foundation has a proven model: We help where the need is greatest.

Fistula and severe perineal tears are most prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, so that’s where we focus our efforts. We partner with carefully selected doctors and hospitals that are trusted by the communities they serve.

Our rigorous vetting process makes sure that our partners provide high-quality repair surgery in areas with the greatest need for treatment. 

Learn about how we work 

My heart is deeply moved by any woman with fistula. She is someone’s daughter, sister, wife, aunt, or friend. Usually, she has lost her baby. Her body and spirit may be broken, but she is resilient. She wants what you’d want for yourself or someone you loved—a new start at life.
Kate Grant CEO, Fistula Foundation

 

 

Where We Work

Fistula Foundation is the global leader in fistula treatment. Since 2009, we have delivered life-transforming surgeries at more than 150 sites in 35 countries across Africa and Asia.