At just 20 years old, Nyakahoza from Kakonko District in Kigoma has already endured more than many people face in a lifetime. What should have been one of the happiest moments of becoming a mother instead became the beginning of a painful journey. During her first...

Our June 2026 Fistula Camp brought together women from across Tanzania seeking life-changing treatment for obstetric fistula. The camp welcomed over 90 patients, each with a unique story of hope. Following thorough assessments by our multidisciplinary team, more than...

We are delighted to share that the Fistula Marathon, held on 24 May 2026, was a tremendous success. Our goal was to register 800 participants, and thanks to the incredible support from our community, we sold out all registrations. It was an overwhelming response which...

The wait is over. Join us for an inspiring and impactful event as we come together under one powerful message: “Break the Silence. Eradicate Fistula.” This year’s marathon is a continuous movement to raise awareness and support women affected by obstetric fistula. 📍...

This year, Fistula Marathon is going to take place on 24th May 2026. The Fistula Marathon is more than just a run. It is a powerful movement that reminds women suffering from obstetric fistula that they are not forgotten. Together, we run to restore dignity, rebuild...

This is Loveness, and her journey into motherhood has been shaped by repeated loss. Three pregnancies. Three babies lost. This pregnancy was different. From the very beginning, Loveness received close monitoring and was admitted since July for inpatient care. Every...

Ester Ashery is 70 years old. Her life changed during her sixth pregnancy, when prolonged labor in a remote village led to complications, the loss of her baby and the development of obstetric fistula. Just days after leaving the hospital, Ester began leaking urine; a...

Maternity Africa reached an exciting milestone with the groundbreaking of the Phaedra Maternity Health Centre in Chamwino, Manchali, Dodoma; a facility that will soon expand access to quality maternal care and fistula treatment for women in the region. Witnessed by...

Maryciana, a 45-year-old mother of five from eastern Tanzania, lived with obstetric fistula for more than two decades. Her condition began in 1999, during her first pregnancy. After two days of prolonged labour, she was taken to the district hospital. Unable to...

Jennifer Patrick, a 22-year-old woman from Oldonyosambu, has faced adversity for most of her life. Born healthy, she developed rickets in her hands and legs at just nine months old, leaving her with physical disabilities. Sadly, after seeing her condition, her mother...

Rahel M. Madeleke, a 27-year-old mother of four, endured six years of silent suffering after developing an obstetric fistula during the traumatic birth of her first child in 2017. Isolated by her community and misunderstood by those around her, Rahel lived in shame...

Rebecca, a 56-year-old mother of four from Mashewa Village in Tanga, lived with obstetric fistula for 32 years after a prolonged and traumatic labor in 1993. Without access to timely medical care, she endured decades of leakage, isolation, and emotional abuse—all...