We believe in women
A Stitch in Time’s mission is to address socially crippling but readily treatable condition of pelvic organ prolapse by providing surgical treatment to women who otherwise would not have access to these services. We aim to restore women’s bodies through technically advanced pelvic reconstructive surgery free of charge in geographically remote or access remote areas of the world.
Right to Adequate Gynecological Care
Improve Global Health for Women
Prolapse can make sex unbearable, and fracture a marriage. Women are then vulnerable to domestic abuse, divorce, and destitution.
For each mission,
Multinational group,
RECRUITMENT
We assemble teams of specialized professionals that volunteer their time to travel to remote hospitals around the world
PARTNERSHIP
We partner with local organization that have surgical facilities and a connection to the patient community
TREATMENT
We perform technically advanced reconstructive surgeries of the pelvic floor
STEWARDSHIP
We coordinate postoperative care with the local facility once we have left
Women in the developing world are vulnerable to prolapse
Prolapse isn’t life-threatening, but it can make a woman’s life miserable. She can be incontinent, uncomfortable walking or sitting, and unable to tolerate sex. In some societies, a woman with prolapse can be divorced and outcast left to fend for herself in settings where the odds are stacked firmly against her.
They have multiple vaginal deliveries, many years spent doing strenuous manual labor, and poor nutrition. They have limited access to trained health care providers, which puts these women at risk for severe gynecological health issues. This last point is where we can help.
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Join us by volunteering or support us in our commitment to these women. Help us pay for their surgeries and recovery
