Empowering Girls, Preventing Fistula: LEFI’s Young Champions Are Changing Lives in Kenya

Empowering Girls, Preventing Fistula: LEFI’s Young Champions Are Changing Lives in Kenya

Discover how students in Kenya are using education to prevent childbirth injuries and connect women to care—LEFI’s Young Champions Fistula Clubs are leading a quiet revolution in maternal health.
Advocacy Across Borders: Dr. Itengre’s U.S. Tour of Partnership and Purpose

Advocacy Across Borders: Dr. Itengre’s U.S. Tour of Partnership and Purpose

Dr. Itengre Ouedraogo, founder of ARENA Medical Center in Burkina Faso and a longtime partner of the Worldwide Fistula Fund (WFF), recently completed a multi-city tour across the United States. Read about his visit and special events along the way.
Uniting for Impact

Uniting for Impact

At the Worldwide Fistula Fund, we believe that sustainable change begins with local leadership. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce our newest initiative: WFFs Program Partners Network — a collaborative platform uniting in-country experts who are transforming the landscape of fistula care.
A Message of Gratitude and Vision: Stepping into Leadership at the Worldwide Fistula Fund

A Message of Gratitude and Vision: Stepping into Leadership at the Worldwide Fistula Fund

I am deeply honored to begin my journey as the new Board Chair of the Worldwide Fistula Fund (WFF). This organization has long held a special place in my heart, and I am filled with gratitude for the opportunity to serve in this role at such a meaningful time in our history.
Global Voices for Maternal Health: Summer 2025 Highlights from WFF Leaders

Global Voices for Maternal Health: Summer 2025 Highlights from WFF Leaders

This summer, two of our leaders — Dr. Holly E. Richter and Dr. Itengre Ouedraogo — took the global stage to spotlight critical issues in maternal health, particularly around obstetric fistula prevention, treatment, and recovery.