Address
1900 The Alameda, Suite 500
San Jose, CA 95126
Website
www.fistulafoundation.org
Description
A fistula is a hole. An obstetric fistula of the kind that occurs in many developing countries is a hole between a woman's birth passage and one or more of her internal organs. This hole develops over many days of obstructed labor. This hole results in permanent incontinence of urine and/or feces. It costs US$450 to provide one woman with a fistula repair operation, high-quality postoperative care, a new dress, and bus fare home. This Foundation helps raise money for these operations.
Category
Health & Disease, Women
