Beyond Fistula supports girls who have recently undergone surgery for fistula repair. Often these girls have been out of school for a year or more because of their medical condition. A scholarship helps these girls return to school. We also offer a select few scholarships to the young children of obstetric fistula survivors who are still struggling to get back on their feet.
Kelvin is a young student whose father has abandoned him, his brother, and his mother. She had an obstetric fistula from giving birth that made it very difficult for her to work. Kelvin is close with his grandparents but his mother struggles to keep the family housed and there are days they only have one meal. He wants to succeed in school along with his brother.
School Year 2026
Nivea is fifteen years old from Uganda. Both her parents have low income. She comes from a family of nine children whereby she's the first born.She has both grandparents living. She got fistula when she was fourteen years old and stayed with it for one year before getting treatment. She's dry now. She is willing to learn, and she will like to become a nurse when she grows up. She likes playing football.
School Year 2026
Pauline Moraa Pauline is a shy, bright, seven-year-old who is currently doing well in school after recovering from an unsafe family situation. Her loving grandparents sent her to Beyond Fistula due to concerns for her safety, and she has now happily adjusted to life here. The older women at Beyond Fistula are like her big sisters, and she loves her new 'family', as well as the opportunity to pursue her education.
School Year 2026
has both parents, was raped by a family member 2 yrs ago leading to internal damage/fistula. She is not safe at home and is being raised by the women in the Beyond Fistula program as her mother doesn't feel she can be kept safe at home.
School Year 2026
Peris is a high-energy, happy 15 year old girl who lives with her mother and grandfather and siblings. She developed a fistula at age 13 when she was attacked by an unknown person. She joined Beyond Fistula and has rejoined school. She has advanced well and is especially good in her English classes. This coming year she is hoping to have her schooling suppoted by The School Fund
School Year 2026
Cecilenza is a beautiful 11 year old girl from Kisumu county in Kenya. She was born with a congenital fistula and for this reason her father left her mother and her. Her mother used Cecilenza to solicit money from people due to her urine leakage. Cecilenza underwent several unsuccessful fistula surgeries including a colostomy before she was rescued by Beyond Fistula for better medical attention and education. Cecilenza would like to be a nurse when she grows up.
School Year 2026