Uganda: Rising Above – Young Mothers Reclaim Their Lives After Obstetric Fistula

Uganda, Malawi, and Mozambique – Obstetric fistula, a childbirth injury that results in incontinence and social isolation, is a preventable condition that was suffered needlessly by Kente, Rachel, and Mauridia. Their stories are highlighted below to showcase the challenges faced by women with obstetric fistula, and the transformative impact of receiving proper care.

Just 17, Kente, from Uganda, was not ready to be a mother yet she found herself pregnant. She thought the process wouldn’t take long…