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“We know today that having fistula is not the end of the world” Habibou — Fistula Survivor, Burkina Faso

Publications

Success Stories

Kenya
Eunice was delivering her third child when she developed a devastating fistula. She suffered continuous, uncontrollable incontinence and as a result was ostracized by her community. Deeply ashamed, she led a secluded life with her children.

Blog

February 21, 2024
A short film that shares the compelling story of two women in Rural Uganda who suffered from obstetric fistula.

Director’s Notes

April 12, 2023
Executive Director, Soja Orlowski, shares the first quarter update for our programs in Burkina Faso, Niger, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Kenya. See what our local champions have accomplished!

In the News

June 16, 2021

WFF Board Member, Rahel Nardos, reflects on what it means to be both a US citizen and an immigrant during the pandemic and the struggles that come with the feeling of being in two worlds at the same time.

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