Three Women are on a dignity restoring journey.

Today, three extraordinary women, Rose Atieno Odacha, Sussan Otieno, and Agnes Ayemba Otiato, have embarked on a life-shifting journey. After years of battling fistula—a condition often leading to social isolation and stigma—they are finally on their way to receiving life-changing treatment.
Rose Atieno Odacha.
Age: 56 years
Married with 7 children
Residence: Marama South Village, Kakamega County
Battle Duration: 22 years
Despite being shunned by her community, she never lost hope. Today marks a pivotal day as she travels to Cherenganyi Nursing Home for treatment.

Agnes Ayemba Otiato.
Age: 46 years
Married with 1 child
Residence: Ebuchenya Village, Kakamega County
Battle Duration: 24 years
Due to the awful smell associated with the devastating childbirth injury, Agnes was chased from her matrimonial home. Today, she has a solid reason to smile, thanks to our partnership with the Fistula Foundation, her hope to be dry and normal has been rekindled as she heads to Cherangany Nursing Hospital.
Susan Otieno.
Age: 31 years
Mother of 3
Residence: Busia
Battle Duration: 8 years
Despite the many challenges, she remains steadfast in her pursuit of a better future. She too will be joining Rose and Agnes at Cherenganyi Nursing Home, marking a new chapter in her life.
As Rose, Susan, and Agnes prepare for their treatment, they carry with them the hopes and prayers of their closest and loved ones and communities.
Women And Development Against Distress In Africa(WADADIA) partnered with Fistula Foundation to combat obstetric fistula, a condition that affects countless women worldwide. Our shared mission is pretty simple and straightforward: To ensure no woman dies trying to bring a child into this world and to offer free specialized repair surgeries to those suffering in silence