This issue leaves them exiled from the communities they live in. Their husbands, friends and families abandon them and they are left completely alone. In the UK, you don't have to think twice about the care you are guaranteed to receive during labour. There are very few complications that occur. In Africa, these women have prolonged week long labours, have the walk miles and miles to their nearest hospital, still in labour, and 9/10 times the baby dies inside of the mother.

This is not okay. At the very core of biology the reason humanity exists is to reproduce, and these women have tragically lost the ability to even carry out this basic human function.

Freedom From Fistula offers these women emergency healthcare during their labour, fixes the fistulas that have been a complication of previous labours and offer these women psychological support for what they have been through. Furthermore, the charity trains these women in basic skills that will enable them to return home and get a job to provide for themselves in the future.

To us, there really isn't anything more empowering then hearing the stories these inspirational women have to offer, just go to http://www.freedomfromfistula.org.uk/about-us/stories to read yourself.

Especially on a day like today, please think about the simple things we have in our lives that we are so so lucky to have. Lastly, please consider donating in the link below, we really believe in this charity (if you cant tell), these women deserve to bring up a child safely. Also, please spread the word. This is something that is not commonly known about and this needs to change!!

Thank you  so much xxxx💗