Horseymum
07-02-2007, 09:26 PM
Hi everyone...welcome to my fundraiser for the
Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia
What is Fistula?
Due to isolation and the high risks of pregnancy and birth in developing countries,a mother with a small or malformed pelvis or a badly positioned child may be in labour for five or more days without help.
As a result of prolonged and obstructed labour, the woman's bladder or vagina is torn so that a hole or fistula is caused in the bladder, and sometimes in the rectum. Usually the baby is stillborn. When fistulae occur, the woman is unable to control the flow of urine or excreta. Because of the objectionable smell associated with the condition these women are mostly rejected by husband and family. They become social outcasts and have a deep sense of rejection and "shame".
Until recently, it was not widely known that the problem could be cured with surgery. It is estimated that as many as three million women suffer from this problem throughout the developing countries of the world.
For more information see www.fistulafoundation.org and www.fistulatrust.org
What are we raising money for?
By donating $580.00 to the Addis Ababa Hospital they can offer a full corrective operation and rehabilitation free of charge to a woman. They also provide them with transport home and a new dress which is made by local women and thus helping to support the local community.
Most of the women treated at the Fistula Hospital are able to return to a normal lifestyle with restored dignity. Some are able to have a child and experience the happy role of a parent.
How can I help?
If 58 members could donate just $10.00 each we could easily raise enough money to sponsor a women so that she could receive the treatment she needs.
The Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital and the Hamlin Fistula Relief Fund are registered charities and all money raised will go directly to the cause.
How does it work?
Bubhub specifies that donations must be made directly to the charity for security reasons. Addis Ababa Hospital has an Australian charity base called the Hamlin Fistual Reliedf & Aid Fund. You can donate the money via their online form if you have a credit card or you can download their donation form and send them a cheque/money order. Please note - when you make a donation, please PM me so that I can keep a running total of how much we have raised.
For online donations go to www.fistulatrust.org/online_donations.html
For cheque/money orders download donation form at
www.fistulatrust.org/how_to_help.html
ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE AND RECEIPTS WILL BE ISSUED BY THE CHARITY
Amount raised so far: $190.00
Thank you for all of your support:thumbsup: :smiliedance:
Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia
What is Fistula?
Due to isolation and the high risks of pregnancy and birth in developing countries,a mother with a small or malformed pelvis or a badly positioned child may be in labour for five or more days without help.
As a result of prolonged and obstructed labour, the woman's bladder or vagina is torn so that a hole or fistula is caused in the bladder, and sometimes in the rectum. Usually the baby is stillborn. When fistulae occur, the woman is unable to control the flow of urine or excreta. Because of the objectionable smell associated with the condition these women are mostly rejected by husband and family. They become social outcasts and have a deep sense of rejection and "shame".
Until recently, it was not widely known that the problem could be cured with surgery. It is estimated that as many as three million women suffer from this problem throughout the developing countries of the world.
For more information see www.fistulafoundation.org and www.fistulatrust.org
What are we raising money for?
By donating $580.00 to the Addis Ababa Hospital they can offer a full corrective operation and rehabilitation free of charge to a woman. They also provide them with transport home and a new dress which is made by local women and thus helping to support the local community.
Most of the women treated at the Fistula Hospital are able to return to a normal lifestyle with restored dignity. Some are able to have a child and experience the happy role of a parent.
How can I help?
If 58 members could donate just $10.00 each we could easily raise enough money to sponsor a women so that she could receive the treatment she needs.
The Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital and the Hamlin Fistula Relief Fund are registered charities and all money raised will go directly to the cause.
How does it work?
Bubhub specifies that donations must be made directly to the charity for security reasons. Addis Ababa Hospital has an Australian charity base called the Hamlin Fistual Reliedf & Aid Fund. You can donate the money via their online form if you have a credit card or you can download their donation form and send them a cheque/money order. Please note - when you make a donation, please PM me so that I can keep a running total of how much we have raised.
For online donations go to www.fistulatrust.org/online_donations.html
For cheque/money orders download donation form at
www.fistulatrust.org/how_to_help.html
ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE AND RECEIPTS WILL BE ISSUED BY THE CHARITY
Amount raised so far: $190.00
Thank you for all of your support:thumbsup: :smiliedance: