By Melannie Nyamusi | Project Manager
During this reporting period, Gynocare introduced the Tumaini Hub, in collaboration with our partner Chameleon Buddies, as a new and important extension of our ongoing women’s health project. While our work has long focused on obstetric fistula repair and cervical cancer prevention, we identified a growing unmet need among women living with stomas, many of whom are fistula survivors or cancer patients.
The Tumaini Hub was integrated into the project to ensure continuity of care beyond surgery. For women with stomas, healing does not end in the operating theatre. Ongoing access to stoma supplies, proper hygiene education, and psychosocial support is essential for recovery, dignity, and reintegration into daily life. Without this support, many women face infections, discomfort, and renewed social isolation.
By embedding the Tumaini Hub within our existing outreach, rehabilitation, and counseling framework, Gynocare expanded the project’s impact while using the same trusted community networks and survivor support systems. Women now receive not only life-saving or life-restoring surgery, but also long-term support that enables them to manage their condition confidently at home.
In addition to launching the Tumaini Hub, Gynocare continued to provide treatment for women suffering from obstetric fistula, cervical cancer screening services, and rehabilitation workshops focused on psychosocial healing, skills building, and reintegration. These workshops help survivors rebuild confidence, regain independence, and reconnect with their families and communities.
This integration reflects our holistic approach to women’s health, responding to real needs as they emerge and ensuring that no woman is left behind after treatment. The Tumaini Hub strengthens the project’s sustainability by supporting recovery, reducing complications, and empowering women to live full, dignified lives.
Thanks to the continued support of our donors, this project is restoring health, dignity, and opportunity to women who had almost given up hope.
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