We provide training on obstetric fistula, teaching government healthcare personnel, traditional midwives, communities, and church groups how to prevent, identify, and treat this condition. Our mission extends beyond just training professionals; we aim to spread the message of obstetric fistula prevention as widely as possible. We do this through media, mobilization activities, radio programs, and educational outreach in churches, marketplaces, schools, and communities. During our surgical campaigns, we seize every opportunity to raise awareness by providing information and distributing materials.
We organize surgical campaigns for obstetric fistula in collaboration with the Fistula Foundation and the Ministry of Health, supporting doctors in performing fistula repair surgeries in the provinces of Angola. During each campaign, 10 to 15 women are operated on per day, and the campaigns typically last between 7 to 15 days. We support at least 4 surgical campaigns annually. We identify patients who need surgery, assist them in traveling to the surgical site, guide them through the entire registration process, and coordinate care for up to 4 weeks after surgery. During this period, we also offer trauma therapy and aim to surround these women with love, empathy, compassion, and human warmth—things many of them have lacked during their suffering. This helps them rebuild their self-esteem and gain the courage to resume their lives. We believe that even in their emotional pain, God can bring healing when they trust their trauma to Him.
We work on the reintegration of obstetric fistula patients. These women often live with this condition for an average of 12 years. Many have isolated themselves and have been rejected by their husbands, families, and communities. This has led to very low self-esteem and often a complete lack of confidence. When we talk about an average of 12 years, this means that some women may have lived with this problem for only a year, while others may have suffered for as long as 45 years.
We offer training and materials to women who have been treated for obstetric fistula to support their reintegration into society and help them improve their income. This program focuses on enhancing women’s self-worth, developing their technical skills, and teaching basic financial skills. So far, we have primarily focused on training in agriculture, sewing, and family financial management.
As part of our community development efforts, we focus primarily on children and young people living in rural areas, where educational opportunities and facilities are limited. To address these challenges, the community organizes various initiatives such as sports activities, Park Run, volleyball, community cinema, arts and poetry workshops, the creation of playgrounds, and more.