IN THE NEWS
The stories of the Worldwide Fistula Fund, the women it serves, and the devastating effects of obstetric fistula have received a large amount of attention from international media outlets. Recent mentions include:
“The new fistula hospital in Niger is a tribute to the heroic doggedness of Dr. [Lewis] Wall, and with luck it will be replicated in many other countries. Anybody who has seen a fistula patient after surgery — a teenager’s shy, radiant smile at something so simple as being able to control her wastes — can’t conceive of a better investment.”
Nicholas D. Kristof
New Life for the Pariahs
The New York Times
“For years, I’ve watched with admiration as Dr. [Lewis] Wall has persevered to try to build a fistula hospital in West Africa — and I’m thrilled that he is now fulfilling his dream. Those who want to help his Niger hospital can support his organization, the Worldwide Fistula Fund; tax-deductible donations to the hospital are possible right on the site, so please don’t send any money in my direction. For now the surgeries in Niger will be done in the existing leprosy hospital there, and he still needs significant sums to construct the new fistula wing beside it.”
Nicholas D. Kristof
A Heroic Doctor, A Global Scourge
The New York Times
“WFF is the first American organization focused solely on fistula. [Dr. Lewis] Wall and [Medical Director] Steve Arrowsmith have performed thousands of fistula repairs since the 1980s. Arrowsmith has a sense of humor about his expertise. ‘I used to tell everybody I was one of the top five fistula surgeons in the world. There were only four of us, but I was definitely right up there in the top five.’”
Elissa Cooper
Hope for the Most Voiceless on the Planet
Christianity Today
RECENT NEWSLETTERS
The Worldwide Fistula Fund sends out e-newsletters to inform our supporters of progress made, recent news and organizational updates. Please sign up for the WFF newslettter today and enjoy access to past issues below:
- Community Celebrates the Opening of the Danja Fistula Center
- History in the Making: The Danja Fistula Center Opens Its Doors
- Ending 2011 With a Bang!
- Ten Days — and Ways — of Giving
- Mark the Calendar: A Special Day in Nigerien History
- Giving Thanks for Your Ongoing Support
- Opportunity: A Basic Human Right
