Obstetric fistula is a serious problem in the world's poorest countries, where most mothers give birth without any medical help. In these cases, if a woman's labor becomes obstructed, she will endure days of painful, prolonged labor. Her baby is unlikely to survive. If the woman survives, her body is literally broken by childbirth. Uncontrollably leaking bodily wastes, these women are shunned by their families and communities. So many are young girls. And the numbers are staggering. Hundreds of thousands of women are currently living in this way, suffering from this heartbreaking, treatable condition.

One woman at a time. That is how we fight fistula. By restoring health and dignity to one.
One woman with the will to survive. She is still waiting.