Fistula Foundation
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Fistula Foundation is a mid-sized nonprofit based in San Jose, California, focusing on obstetric fistula treatment in low-income countries. It funds doctors and outreach workers, acting as a conduit that connects affected women with the resources they need to access care. The organization has been active since 2009, aiming to expand access to fistula repair. To date, it has supported more than 100,000 surgeries across 35 countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, working with more than 140 hospital partners and community organizations. Rating organizations have consistently awarded it top honors for efficiency, impact, and innovation. In 2025, it partnered with Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Health to launch the Fistula Foundation Treatment Network nationwide.