In an effort to reach more programs and women in need throughout each year, One By One has grown to have two grant cycles each year. Our plan is to give funds in June/July and November/December each year.

This is a major leap for One By One as it allows us to give more funding and assistance, but also requires us to step up our efforts to vet new grantees and effectively evaluate the programs that our Grantmaking Committee and Board of Directors has chosen to fund.

We are thrilled to be making more grants and hope that you will enjoy reading about the first three grantees for cycle #1 in 2009.

For grantee candidates, we are developing our full cycle information and deadlines now. Please check back at the end of 2009 for detailed information on how to apply for grants and ask for assistance.

To be considered in 2009 grant cycle #2, please contact us at info@fightfistula.org or fax us at: 206.374.3010 to request our letter of inquiry. Please know that due to the size of our staff, we cannot reply to all requests. If you are a fistula surgeon, clinic or prevention program staffer or fistula survivor, please let us know that clearly in your email or fax.

Thank you, to all those working on these issues, for your hard work and dedication to women and girls.