Category Fistula

A massive congratulations.

On April 19, 2024, SOMO Africa and Women And Development Against Distress In Africa (WADADIA) celebrated the remarkable achievements of their entrepreneurial training and psychosocial support program participants. WADADIA is an organization dedicated to empowering women in Africa through entrepreneurship…

On their journey of recovery.

“Raising awareness, ending stigma and tackling discrimination around obstetric fistula is a major focus for Women And Development Against Distress In Africa(WADADIA) as it ensures more women are informed and empowered to seek help”. Florence Wanyonyi , WADADIA screening and…

Pamela’s Fistula Story.

For Pamela A. Nasimiyu, January 10, 2021 marked the beginning of a journey she never could have anticipated. She labored for days at home by the time she was rushed to the hospital, she was so weak. As she was…

Finally Scheduled For Repair.

After two decades of living in shame and isolation, 45 year-old Sara Awinja a resident of Emurumba village in Kakamega County finally checked into Cherangany nursing hospital and is scheduled for repair. Back in 2004, she underwent a difficult, horrific…

A splendid 👌 start into the year 2024!

Always #bettertogether. Happy New year our beloved friend and partner, We wishing you the very best 2024 has in store, we kick off the year with a inspiring story from a young lady, a fistula survivor you support. Annie had…

Throwing It Back The #HolidayStyle!

Dear Partner and Friend, How are you? As the year 2023 winds up, we have every reason and plan to wrap it up in style, being a Thurday, we are throwing it back the holidaystyle A year ago 18 year-old…

Unlocking Her Potential Through Education.

inthistogether unlocking her potential through education. HerStoryInTheMaking Fatuma Sumba a beneficiary of our education and mentorship program and 3rd year student at University of Nairobi yesterday, reached out to share her educational progress and expressed expotentional gratitude to Women And…

Against all odds: Alice Inganji.

Milestone Celebration. Meet Alice Inganji as she reflects on her own personal experience with Obstetric fistula, the downs of life and the power of counselling and a strong support system. A decade struggle fistula with constant and uncontrollable urine leakage…