A new lease on life at 18!

Kasubo is an 18 year-old high school student who resides in Nabitovu Village in the Iganga distrtict of Uganda. Kasubo was in senior 5 (the equivalent of 11th grade) when she got pregnant and dropped out of school. Kasubo’s parents were not very happy that she kept the pregnancy, and thus not very supportive, but nevertheless they did not abandon her. When labor pains began, Kasubo went to the nearest health center but was stuck in labor for two days and was unable to deliver. She was then sent to the local district hospital where she was put under anesthesia and the baby was delivered. Kasubo knew heading into the operation that the baby would be taken from her before she awoke; yet she was still distraught. To add to her troubles, Kasubo was realized she could not control her urine.

Her life after leaving the hospital was devastating, as she was told there was nothing they could do for her condition. No one wanted to be close to her due to the strong odors.

Fortunately, she met a former obstetric fistula patient who called Uganda Village Project. Sarah was transported to the fistula camp where she received life-altering fistula repair surgery.

Sarah is grateful for the help rendered to her. She is going back to school to finish up her studies. In her spare time, she spreads the word on obstetric fistula, creating awareness as a UVP ambassador. Thanks to you, Microsoft and Lesley, Sarah has a new lease on life.