As 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.

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.

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!