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Obstetric
fistula, a devastating childbirth
injury caused by unrelieved obstructed
labor, affects women and girls
living in poverty in the developing
world.
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a result of their injuries, women with fistula leak urine, and sometimes feces, causing others to shun them. Most are relegated to the edges of society, unable to board a bus or share a meal with others.
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| For those who can’t access
treatment, their suffering and
isolation is life-long. |
But
fistula is both preventable and
treatable. On average, fistula
repair surgery costs a mere $420*.
One By One makes it easy to change
a woman’s life and, in turn,
the life of her community.
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One By One contributes to the elimination
of obstetric fistula worldwide
by engaging the public and supporting
those who work to treat and prevent
fistula in the developing world.
We invite you to explore this
website to learn more about who
we are and what we do. We hope
you’ll join us!
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* The cost of one fistula repair has gone from $300 to $420 due to updated costs for 2009. The number of women who cannot afford free surgery, alongside the reality of reduced aid dollars to international causes, make this an important time to invest in this life-transforming care for women and girls in need.
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