by Mikaela Robertson | Jan 22, 2026 | Stories
After losing her baby Salifu lived with the shame of an obstetric fistula for eight months. Her life was filled with hardship, ostracism and isolation until she found hope at Kivulini. This is her story. Salifu is from a rural area in northern Tanzania. She has six...
by Mikaela Robertson | Jan 7, 2026 | Stories
During her first pregnancy, Kahabi was in labour for three days. She wanted to go to the hospital, but her husband refused, saying he didn’t have money for transport. On the third day, Kahabi became weak and could not stand on her own. She was then taken to the...
by Mikaela Robertson | Dec 11, 2025 | Stories
Aisha is a young woman who came to a fistula camp in Tanzania earlier this year. At first she was quiet, extremely shy and her eyes were full of sadness. As a girl, Aisha loved school. However after primary school, her father refused to allow her to continue on to...
by Mikaela Robertson | Nov 21, 2025 | Annual Reports, News and Articles
We are excited to announce our 2024-2025 Impact Report is here! Please read below to find out how your generosity has made a difference. If you would like to request a hardcopy of this report, please contact us. BMF 2025 Audited Financial...
by Mikaela Robertson | Nov 12, 2025 | Stories
Late one Sunday afternoon, Fatuma, a 35-year-old mother of eight, was rushed to Barbara May Maternity Hospital in Ethiopia after experiencing severe complications during labour. She arrived in critical condition – weak, in shock, and soaked in blood from heavy...
