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KATE GRANT: turning compassion into action

Lives Well Lived

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Empowering Women Through Fistula Surgery

The chapter explores the evolution of the Fistula Foundation's mission from supporting a hospital to independently helping women with fistula in different regions, addressing the widespread issue across Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. It delves into the transformative impact of fistula surgeries on women's lives, highlighting the profound changes in physical and mental health post-surgery, along with the challenges faced in reintegration and overcoming stigma. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of addressing gender inequality in charitable funding and focusing on deeper societal issues to empower women in developing countries.

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