Fistula Champions

Dr. John Kelly has provided care to more than 9,000 women and has had a tremendous impact on countless others through his role as a trainer.

Mrs. Mariama Moussa is the dedicated coordinator of Niger’s Network to Eradicate Fistula (REF), a project that coordinates the activities of nongovernmental organizations, government agencies, and community groups.

Dr. Sita Millimono strives to bring fistula treatment, education and care to different communities across Guinea.

Dr. Alyona Lewis is the only national fistula surgeon providing routine obstetric fistula repairs in all of Sierra Leone. Based at the Aberdeen Women's Centre in Freetown, Dr. Lewis and her team transform the lives of hundreds of women each year.

Her Excellency Mrs. Josephine Elechi, First Lady of Ebonyi State, has worked tirelessly to advance fistula programming in Nigeria.

Mayor Paul Keita of Kissidougou, Guinea is vital to fistula prevention and treatment efforts in Guinea.