In the Democratic Republic of Congo, we support a holistic

rehabilitation programme for women recovering from

obstetric fistula repair surgeries. Often isolated and excluded

from society, women receive peer support and skills training

(such as crafting beautiful handmade baskets) to help them

rebuild their lives with dignity and independence. Alongside

this, we support community champions who work to reduce

stigma and promote access to care. Currently, we support 50

women in Kinshasa and North Kivu, but with over 420 women

undergoing fistula repair there every year, we’re fundraising

to scale up this programme.