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Fistula Foundation

@fistula_fdtn

šŸŒ Global leader in obstetric fistula treatment, healing women across Africa and Asia
🧔 $633 can end needless suffering, and transform a woman's life

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Watch Nicholas Kristof discuss his 2024 picks for charities worthy of your support on MSNBC's Morning Joe. For as little as $22, or by lending spare time, you can change a life this #GivingTuesday! Reach Out and Read Fistula Foundation Muso Crisis Text Line buff.ly/4ijaVRB

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My column from Kenya on obstetric fistula and the power to help transform a woman’s life for $600. Thanks to these women for summoning the courage to share their stories. nytimes.com/2024/12/14/opi…

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Thanx, Nicholas Kristof for this touching account of unnecessary suffering of women with obstetric fistulas. Yes, "There are many problems we can’t fix, but let’s not forget those areas where we can make a life-changing difference". Help Fistula Foundation heal. nytimes.com/2024/12/14/opi…

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Since it was published this weekend, Nicholas Kristof's latest The New York Times column featuring 2024 #HolidayImpactPrize winner Fistula Foundation has raised $1M+ for the campaign! Read it for free below. Let's keep the incredible momentum going and help even more people! nytimes.com/2024/12/14/opi…

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We were honored to host the Fistula Foundation team at Dr. Amina Bello Women’s Health Center, Kontagora, as they visited to see the impact of our work with fistula patients. Their visit included interactive discussions with staff and patients, highlighting the transformative

We were honored to host the Fistula Foundation team at  Dr. Amina Bello Women’s Health Center, Kontagora, as they visited to see the impact of our work with fistula patients. 
Their visit included interactive discussions with staff and patients, highlighting the transformative
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care and support being provided to women living with fistula. Together, we are restoring hope, dignity, and a second chance at life for these women. Grateful for this partnership and the continued commitment to ending obstetric fistula. Fistula Foundation #endobstetricfistula

care and support being provided to women living with fistula.
Together, we are restoring hope, dignity, and a second chance at life for these women. Grateful for this partnership and the continued commitment to ending obstetric fistula. 
<a href="/Fistula_Fdtn/">Fistula Foundation</a>
#endobstetricfistula
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Despite escalating violence from M23 rebels, our partners in the DRC remain committed to providing 3,000+ life-transforming surgeries this year. We’re closely monitoring the situation and offering support. Read more on the crisis via Gabriele Steinhauser The Wall Street Journal: on.wsj.com/4idcwrg

Despite escalating violence from M23 rebels, our partners in the DRC remain committed to providing 3,000+ life-transforming surgeries this year. We’re closely monitoring the situation and offering support.

Read more on the crisis via <a href="/gksteinhauser/">Gabriele Steinhauser</a> <a href="/WSJ/">The Wall Street Journal</a>: on.wsj.com/4idcwrg
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New Beginning After years of suffering, this courageous woman has found healing through a successful fistula surgery at Sumbawanga Regional Referral Hospital, Thanks to the dedication of our specialist surgeons, she now embraces life with renewed dignity and hope.

New Beginning After years of suffering, this courageous woman has found healing through a successful fistula surgery at Sumbawanga Regional Referral Hospital, Thanks to the dedication of our specialist surgeons, she now embraces life with renewed dignity and hope.
Raise Foundation (@raisefdn) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We also distributed birth kits to reduce maternal mortality and prevent conditions like obstetric fistula. For those already affected, we’re linking them to free fistula repair services available at Dr. Amina Bello Women Health Center Kontagora, funded by Fistula Foundation #IWD25

We also distributed birth kits to reduce maternal mortality and prevent conditions like obstetric fistula. For those already affected, we’re linking them to free fistula repair services available at Dr. Amina Bello Women Health Center Kontagora, funded by <a href="/Fistula_Fdtn/">Fistula Foundation</a>
#IWD25
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šŸ‡ØšŸ‡© Hope Endures in the DRC Decades of instability have only worsened with the M23 rebel invasion. Women face even greater barriers to maternal care. Post-crisis, the need for fistula surgeries will rise—but our partners remain committed to 3,000+ life-changing surgeries in 2025.

šŸ‡ØšŸ‡© Hope Endures in the DRC

Decades of instability have only worsened with the M23 rebel invasion. Women face even greater barriers to maternal care. Post-crisis, the need for fistula surgeries will rise—but our partners remain committed to 3,000+ life-changing surgeries in 2025.
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Our surgery count for last year is in! In 2024, Fistula Foundation funded a total of 16,587 surgeries—the most ever in a single year. šŸŽ‰ Our goal for 2025 is even more ambitious. We aim to fund 17,500 surgeries as we strive to reach as many women in Africa and Asia as we can.

Our surgery count for last year is in! In 2024, Fistula Foundation funded a total of 16,587 surgeries—the most ever in a single year. šŸŽ‰

Our goal for 2025 is even more ambitious. We aim to fund 17,500 surgeries as we strive to reach as many women in Africa and Asia as we can.
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In a recent The Guardian article, World Health Organization (WHO) warns foreign aid cuts could have pandemic-like effects on maternal deaths—especially in conflict zones. As access to care vanishes, obstetric fistula cases may rise. Fistula Foundation will leave no woman behind. Kat Lay Pascale

In a recent <a href="/guardian/">The Guardian</a> article, <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a> warns foreign aid cuts could have pandemic-like effects on maternal deaths—especially in conflict zones.

As access to care vanishes, obstetric fistula cases may rise. <a href="/Fistula_Fdtn/">Fistula Foundation</a> will leave no woman behind. <a href="/katlay/">Kat Lay</a> <a href="/PascaleAllotey/">Pascale</a>
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Our CEO, Kate Grant, can’t wait to share her memoir with the world! No Woman Left Behind comes out on June 24. It’s the story of building Fistula Foundation and a reflection on purpose, impact, and the power of work that matters. Pre-order your copy at fistu.la/nwlb🧔

Our CEO, Kate Grant, can’t wait to share her memoir with the world! No Woman Left Behind comes out on June 24.

It’s the story of building Fistula Foundation and a reflection on purpose, impact, and the power of work that matters.

Pre-order your copy at fistu.la/nwlb🧔
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This Mother’s Day, honor the incredible mother figures in your life—and support women with childbirth injuries like fistula. For donations of $15+, we’ll mail a personalized tribute card on your behalf. Order by May 1 for best chance of delivery: bit.ly/4jcifyN

This Mother’s Day, honor the incredible mother figures in your life—and support women with childbirth injuries like fistula.

For donations of $15+, we’ll mail a personalized tribute card on your behalf.

Order by May 1 for best chance of delivery: bit.ly/4jcifyN
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"A tiny surgery that creates a tremendous amount of value for these women and their families" —Bill Mann, we're grateful for your support!

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Last chance! Donate $15 or more by tomorrow & we’ll mail a personalized Mother’s Day tribute card for you. Your gift supports women injured in childbirth across sub-Saharan Africa and Asia: bit.ly/4jcifyN

Last chance! Donate $15 or more by tomorrow &amp; we’ll mail a personalized Mother’s Day tribute card for you. Your gift supports women injured in childbirth across sub-Saharan Africa and Asia: bit.ly/4jcifyN
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Congratulations on 15 years of Every Mother Counts, @cturlington! What a huge milestone for you and your team. We’re grateful for all your work supporting maternal health. #15ForEveryMom

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🌟 Do you give monthly to Fistula Foundation? We’d love to hear your story. Your ongoing support helps make healing possible for women with obstetric fistula—and we’re looking to highlight monthly donors who are making a difference. ✨ Share at fistu.la/donorstory or DM us!

🌟 Do you give monthly to Fistula Foundation? We’d love to hear your story. Your ongoing support helps make healing possible for women with obstetric fistula—and we’re looking to highlight monthly donors who are making a difference.

✨ Share at fistu.la/donorstory or DM us!
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Congrats to the Fistula Foundation's Kate Grant on her inspiring new memoir, "No Woman Left Behind," about the effort to assist women with fistulas worldwide. Fistu.la/nwlb Don't mess with any of these women! They conquer all.

Congrats to the <a href="/Fistula_Fdtn/">Fistula Foundation</a>'s Kate Grant on her inspiring new memoir, "No Woman Left Behind," about the effort to assist women with fistulas worldwide. Fistu.la/nwlb Don't mess with any of these women! They conquer all.
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For 18 years, Marie Justine lived in shame after a childbirth injury left her with fistula. In Madagascar, women wait 7.5 years on average for healing—but one surgery can change everything. Through July 31, all gifts MATCHED up to $100,000. Give healing and help hope take flight!

For 18 years, Marie Justine lived in shame after a childbirth injury left her with fistula. In Madagascar, women wait 7.5 years on average for healing—but one surgery can change everything. Through July 31, all gifts MATCHED up to $100,000. Give healing and help hope take flight!