We work where the need is greatest

Largely eradicated in the developed world, obstetric fistula is still devastating the lives of women in the poorest countries. 


Fistula Foundation Active Partnerships and Countries of Operation

Countries in orange are where we provide life-changing surgeries through direct partnership with local surgeons and hospitals.

Countries in blue are where we have implemented the Fistula Foundation Treatment Network, our proven model to extend access to care country-wide and build long-term capacity.

Click any country to learn more about our work.


Since 2009, we’ve provided surgeries in countries across Africa and Asia. We’re currently active in 36 countries.

Our goal is to end the suffering of debilitating childbirth injuries by connecting women to the surgery that can restore their health and futures.

View our list of active partners here.

Eastern Africa

  • Burundi
  • Ethiopia
  • Kenya
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Mozambique
  • Rwanda
  • Somalia
  • Somaliland
  • South Sudan
  • Tanzania
  • Uganda
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

Central Africa

  • Angola
  • Cameroon
  • Chad
  • Central African Republic
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Republic of the Congo

Western Africa

  • Burkina Faso
  • Côte d’Ivoire
  • The Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Liberia
  • Mali
  • Mauritania
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • Senegal

Asia

  • Afghanistan
  • Bangladesh
  • Nepal
  • Pakistan