Today, an estimated 2 million women in Africa are suffering from Fistula and estimates are that another 100,000 develop the condition every year.
Obstetric fistula occurs as a result of obstructed childbirth. When this occurs in the West, teams of medical professionals care for the mother and baby, immediately repairing the fistula. In contrast, it occurs to thousands of women in Africa every day and they have no-one to help.
African women suffering from obstructed labour often struggle until the baby dies. During this agonising process, loss of circulation causes severe internal damage, resulting in permanent pain and incontinence.
Most women suffering with obstetric fistula are ostracised by their families and communities, leaving them to live a life of solitude and despair as social outcasts.
The Freedom From Fistula Foundation already helps hundreds of women every year. With our help, the Foundation can reach more and help more.
Wild Organics is proud to donate 10% of profits to the Freedom From Fistula Foundation.
