The women and children we care for are the forgotten ones. The ones with illnesses so shameful they think they can't be helped. We're committed to empowering these individuals so that they may resume normal life with dignity.
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VOLUNTEERS
5,991
PATIENT EXAMS GIVEN
2,597
SPECIALIZED SURGERIES PERFORMED
90¢
OF EVERY DOLLAR DIRECTED TO PROGRAMS
PATIENT STORIES
...I did not want to travel or participate in community events so nobody would notice my odor. Now that I have been operated on, I will work again...
...I waited at home for death. I was leaking urine for one year. Now everything has changed. I can sleep without fear that in the morning I will wake up and find my clothes wet...
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TESTIMONIALS
I cannot stress how important the global immersion experience was for me as a person and as a professional. The ability to play a role in the tremendous impact an organization like the IOWD has had will remain with me for the rest of my life. It has given shape and context to my life and purpose to my ambitions. I have always been driven to build something in business without any particular end in mind. Going to Rwanda has motivated to build something as large as possible with a purpose to return and give back to the country. I have the starting of a plan, and it will take years to develop but I am excited to reach my potential.
IOWD represents one of the most impressive organizations of the 1,200 we work with. Their adherence to best practices, respectful partnership with Kibagabaga Hospital and integration with Rwanda’s health infrastructure, all contribute to lasting change in the health care capacity of the country in addition to the incredible impact their surgery teams have on many hundreds of women’s lives.
Allow me to thank you for what the team is doing for Rwandans in need. I am just speechless about the work you are doing!
Thank you for all you do for the women of Rwanda.
Thank you for accompanying Rwanda on our journey to development.
I highly appreciate all the thing you have done for us. The cooperation with your organization will open for our staff more opportunities to strengthen their knowledge and professional skills.
Kudos to you Barbara, not only for overseeing IOWD's altruistic efforts to improve the health of so many people in Rwanda, but also for inspiring others to reach higher. You have planted many seeds, and they are flowering.
Barbara is a hero!
The difference you make in this world allows each of the women to make a difference. You help me to believe.
We admire and thank you for your humanitarian work. You are some of our humanitarian heroes.
In the past, many international organizations have conducted medical missions at Kibagabaga District Hospital. IOWD is totally different because the doctors and nurses approach us with humility and respect. The shared sense of ownership has made our partnership with IOWD successful and sustainable.