Support for Fistula Survivors

To promote the social and economic reintegration of women affected by obstetric fistula through comprehensive, multi-faceted support programs that include:

Access to Medical Care

Facilitate timely referral and transportation for women in need of obstetric fistula repair surgery.
Partner with hospitals and specialized fistula centers to ensure affordable or free treatment.

Psychosocial Counseling

Provide individual and group counseling sessions to address trauma, stigma, and emotional distress experienced by survivors.
Engage families and communities in sensitization programs to reduce discrimination and promote acceptance.

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Skills Development and Vocational Training

Organize practical skills training in areas such as tailoring, hairdressing, handicrafts, farming, or other market-relevant trades based on local needs and opportunities.
Equip survivors with business skills like basic bookkeeping, marketing, and entrepreneurship.

Livelihood Support and Economic Empowerment

Provide start-up kits, seed capital, or in-kind grants to enable survivors to start small businesses.
Link survivors with microfinance institutions, savings groups, or cooperatives to improve their access to credit and financial services.

Community Sensitization and Advocacy

Conduct community outreach to raise awareness about the causes, prevention, and treatment of obstetric fistula.
Promote maternal health education to reduce new cases by encouraging safe delivery practices.

Monitoring and Follow-Up

Establish a survivor tracking and support system to ensure continued psychosocial and economic assistance.
Regularly assess the well-being and progress of survivors to adapt programs to emerging needs.

Impact Goal

By implementing these interventions, we aim to restore the dignity of fistula survivors, reduce stigma, improve their physical and mental health, and enhance their ability to lead self-reliant, fulfilling lives within supportive communities.

At Pokot Women’s Health Rights (PWHR), we are committed to transforming the lives of women and girls in West Pokot County, Kenya. For over six years, we have worked tirelessly at the grassroots level to address the unique challenges faced by marginalized communities. Our mission is to end harmful cultural practices, Empower Women and Girls, and provide access to vital social, economic, and health resources.

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At Pokot Women’s Health Rights (PWHR), we are committed to transforming the lives of women and girls in West Pokot County, Kenya. For over six years, we have worked tirelessly at the grassroots level to address the unique challenges faced by marginalized communities. Our mission is to end harmful cultural practices, empower women and girls, and provide access to vital social, economic, and health resources. Read More….

Support for Fistula Survivors