Eunice

Kenya

Reclaiming Her Life: Eunice’s Story

In Bungoma County, 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.

Eunice struggled with her condition for 3 long years. Then, she met fistula survivor Florence, who introduced her to Let’s End Fistula Initiative (LEFI), WFF’s Kenyan partner.

Eunice embarked on her journey of healing and recovery with the support of LEFI’s Cheptais Solidarity Group. She regained her physical health and a renewed sense of purpose and hope. No longer alone, Eunice had found a community of fistula survivors who understood her struggles and shared her dreams for a brighter future.

Eunice started saving money and opened a small business baking bread with encouragement from her Group. She used her LEFI Financial Skills Training to grow her “bakery” into a local eatery.

Motivated by her success, Eunice took a small loan from her Solidarity Group to open a dry goods store and establish herself as the main supplier of beans in her community. Eunice was also able to purchase chickens, goats and some land for herself and her four children!

Eunice is grateful to LEFI and her Solidarity Group. They helped her transformation from a place of despair to one filled with hope and possibilities. Eunice has not only reclaimed her life, but is an inspiration to others in her community.v