Double Your Impact This Christmas!
Give the gift of reliable, safe hospital care for women in need this Christmas.
Find out more below!
Gift a Gift this Christmas and Double Your Impact!
We’re excited to announce that kind friends of the Foundation have generously committed to match every dollar donated until Christmas Day – up to $10,000!
Hospital laundry shouldn’t be washed in the local river. Watch the video to find out more…
Some of the needs of our supported hospitals include...
A New Vehicle at Kivulini
The team at Kivulini Maternity Centre urgently need reliable transport. Their ambulance – used not only for maternity emergencies but also to safely transport women with obstetric fistula – was recently damaged during civil unrest and needs to be repaired. At the same time, demand for care continues to grow as the hospital’s reputation spreads.
With women walking for days over rough, unpredictable terrain to reach the hospital, a second dependable vehicle is essential.
Solar Panels at VMCH
The electricity supply at Vision Maternity Care Hospital has become more erratic in recent years and the hospital is reliant on using generators. However, regional conflict has made road transport of all goods difficult, in particular fuel and diesel. The lines for diesel can be kilometers long and inflation has meant prices are growing. Sometimes there is no diesel to be able to run the generator. This has a huge impact on the hospital operations, communications and services.
Installing solar panels will enable their life-saving services to run smoothly, safely and consistently.
On-Site Laundry in CAR
In Central African Republic, where Dr Andrew operates during week-long fistula camps, the local hospital staff must carry all the laundry to the river to be washed. Then, when the washing is draped over hedges to dry, little bugs from the bushes get into the sheets.
Installing a laundry with running water, concrete sinks and a septic tank, will mean staff won’t have to take dirty linen to wash in the river, the river won’t be polluted and the waste will go safely into the septic tank. A covered drying area with lines would also enable staff to dry in the rainy season, away from the bushes (and insects!).
New Generator in CAR
The generator at the hospital in Central African Republic needs replacing. It has required regular maintenance this year. Reliable electricity is critical for hospital services, and to ensure Dr Andrew is able to operate safely on women during fistula camps. For example, constant monitoring is required for women who’ve had anaesthesia for surgery, and even simple things like lighting makes a big difference for the surgeon and support team. In Australia, we take reliable power for granted – but a new generator will be a huge blessing for the hospital staff and patients in Galo.
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This year, with your support, we enabled...
life-changing fistula surgeries
babies born safely
pregnancy and postnatal clinic visits
These services are only possible through equipped, reliable hospitals.
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Your Gift Matters – Every Dollar Up To $10,000 Will Be Matched!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why donate before 25 December?
A generous donor has offered to match every dollar raised until midnight 24th December 2025, up to a total of $10,000. This means your donation during this time could be doubled!
Can I donate via bank transfer?
Yes this is possible, if this is your preferred donation method, please include the reference ‘Christmas Appeal – Your Name’.
We encourage donors to use the donation form to reduce administration work for the team.
I'm not in Australia, how can I donate?
Thank you for your support! Please find your country’s donation form here.
Please mention the Christmas Appeal in the ‘how did you hear about us section’.
How will my donation be used?
The 2025 Christmas Appeal is a fundraiser to support the ongoing needs of the hospitals where we care for vulnerable women in Africa. Your gift will be used where it is most needed, to partner with other donors and ensure the most urgent needs are met.
All items mentioned in this campaign are examples of the many needs our supported hospitals have. We are committed to ensuring the most impact across all areas where we work in Africa. Thank you for trusting us and partnering with us to make this possible.