At the HHOJ Mekelle Center we provide boarding in a calm, clean environment well-supervised and monitored to encourage friendships, self-confidence and support. We survey each incoming fistula survivor and provide counseling based on their need to assist in reintegration. We have created a curriculum in conjunction...

On Feb 1st, we launched our Community Engagement Campaign in partnership with the Mekelle Fistula Hospital. It was a huge success, we held events in Mekelle and the following day in Samre reaching over 400 Health Extension Workers, Midwives, Women's Association Members, religious leaders...

On Feb 1st, we launched our Community Engagement Campaign in partnership with the Mekelle Fistula Hospital. It was a huge success, we held events in Mekelle and the following day in Samre reaching over 400 Health Extension Workers, Midwives, Women's Association Members, religious leaders...

Most fistula women are divorced and therefore have little to no means to support themselves and/or their children from previous pregnancies. Therefore, an essential component to our Safe Motherhood Ambassador training program is economic empowerment. Our one-month program includes income-generating skills training...