THE FISTULA FOUNDATION
Organization Details
Mission Statement
Fistula Foundation works to end the suffering caused by the childbirth injury obstetric fistula by getting as many women treated as possible. Additionally, the Foundation is focused on increasing the number of trained obstetric fistula surgeons to strengthen treatment capacity.
Financial Information (2024)
Recent Progress (2026)
From March through May 2026, Fistula Foundation demonstrated both the scale and the agility of its global surgical mission. The period opened with International Women's Day storytelling — centering survivors like Caroline in Kenya — and accelerated into April with the disclosure of landmark outcomes: 13,000+ surgeries funded, 73% surgical growth in under two years, a 49% increase in local surgical partners, and 37% geographic expansion across the Global South. A Mother's Day matching campaign offered up to $250,000 in matched gifts to fund surgeries in Nigeria. May brought operational depth: 45 surgeries performed in Tanzania during International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, emergency PPE grants issued in response to a new Ebola outbreak in DRC's Ituri Province, and partner surgeon Dr. Hillary Mabeya recognized as an Honorary Fellow of ASCRS. June 2026 data was unavailable for this synthesis.
Key Achievements
- 🏥45 fistula surgeries were performed in Tanzania during International Day to End Obstetric Fistula observances on May 23, 2026.
- 🌍Fistula Foundation marked International Day to End Obstetric Fistula with partners across Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia through walks, surgeries, and cultural events.
- 🚨Following the May 15 Ebola outbreak declaration in Ituri Province, DRC, the Foundation issued special grants for PPE and hand hygiene supplies to protect partner surgical teams.
- 🏆Partner surgeon Dr. Hillary Mabeya was recognized as an Honorary Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS).
- 💛A Mother's Day fundraising appeal highlighted patient Pendeza's recovery in the DRC, mobilizing donor support for life-changing fistula surgeries.