Impact Report
2024

Building Capacity in 5 Countries.

Developing local leadership in partner countries is where Worldwide Fistula Fund excels and we are very proud of how much we have accomplished to date. Thanks to your support we have made considerable impact in 5 countries.

5,930+

Free Surgeries

1,907,520+

Community members reached with prevention and free treatment education

4,320+

Pelvic floor surgeries/interventions by Urogynecology Fellows in Ethiopia

3,940+

Survivors reintegrated back into their communities

1,760+

Survivors running new small businesses individually and in solidarity groups

1,700+

Doctors, Nurses, Residents, and other health workers trained

WFF’s partnership model -combining mentorship with general operating funds – showcases partners that continue to alleviate suffering and grow their impact in women’s lives. We encourage and foster new funding relationships for our grantees to reduce their dependence on us. As part of our Strategic Plan, we look forward to identifying and partnering with new local leaders in the coming years.

Transforming Lives: Inspiring Stories of Impact

Awa

Awa

After five years of living with obstetric fistula and enduring two unsuccessful surgeries, Awa’s life was transformed through care at ...
Florence

Florence

Her baby was stillborn. Three days after the surgery she began leaking urine. Florence had developed a fistula and was ...
Agnes

Agnes

Agnes suffered from a prolonged labor and her baby did not survive. During pregnancy, she developed a slight tear. Although ...

Give with Confidence — Rated 100 by Charity Navigator

Established in 1995, the Worldwide Fistula Fund mission is to protect and restore the health and dignity of the world’s most vulnerable women by preventing and treating devastating childbirth injuries. Your support helps these women on their journey to healing.

  • 78% of your gift goes to programs.
  • 100% of our funding comes from people like you.