The Musa Project

One year ago, The Musa Project existed only as an idea.

This weekend, on May 23, The International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, we celebrate our first anniversary!

In just one year, together with our Ugandan partners, this work has grown to include expanded surgical camps, completed hospital infrastructure projects, strengthened surgical training programs, and continued life changing care for women across Uganda. And honestly, we are just getting started.

These photos capture just a few moments from our first year and the community that has helped make this work possible.

Our latest newsletter shares a reflection of this first year, the exciting next chapter for the Mbarara expansion project, and how this community can help expand access to care for even more women in Uganda.

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Today, we honor mothers everywhere.

These are some of the women we have had the privilege to serve. Women who carry strength, resilience, and love in their families and communities.

We are grateful to stand alongside them as they heal and rebuild their lives with dignity.

This is what restoring women’s lives in Uganda looks like.

Learn more about our work here: https://musa-project.org/

Still looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift?

We’ve got you covered!

Donate $150 and you will receive a handmade Ugandan tote bag. Gift it to an important woman in your life or keep it for yourself!

Your donation also helps expand surgical care for women suffering from severe childbirth injuries in Uganda.

Order by April 29 for Mother’s Day delivery.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/honor-a-woman-here-empower-a-woman-in-uganda

Honor a woman. Restore a life.

This Mother’s Day, give a gift that supports women in Uganda.

Across Uganda, many women live with severe childbirth injuries for years, even though these conditions are treatable when skilled care is available.

The Musa Project supports Ugandan surgeons by strengthening hospitals, expanding training, and increasing access to care.

With a $150 donation, you will receive a handmade tote created by Susan (pictured), a skilled seamstress and mother.

Your gift supports her work and helps expand access to life-changing care.

Donations must be received by April 24 to ensure delivery in time for Mother’s Day.

Donate here: www.musa-project.org

Care is growing. And so is the team delivering it.

At the recent Mbarara surgical camp, more than 80 women were screened and 37 received life changing surgery.

Maurice and Josephine help lead the day to day care, supporting patients throughout the camp. Many know Maurice simply as “doctor” because of how present he is.

In the operating room, Dr Rogers trains fellows like Dr Augustine and residents like Dr Prossy. Dr Birungi Wilson continues his training, while Professor Musa Kayondo leads and teaches each step.

This is how access grows. Through local leadership, training, and care that lasts.

Restoring Women’s Lives in Uganda.

We’re honored to see this story shared.

It highlights the need to expand access to specialized surgical care for women in Uganda through training, infrastructure, and locally led systems.

Encinitas nonprofit completes $200,000 surgical expansion in northern Uganda, launches $750,000 campaign An Encinitas-based nonprofit founded by father and daughter Hal Tilbury and Anastasia Marks has completed a $200,000 expansion of the gynecology ward at Lira Regional Referral Hospital in northern Uganda. The expansion increases capacity…

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/03/15/encinitas-nonprofit-completes-200000-surgical-expansion-in-northern-uganda-launches-750000-campaign/

Encinitas nonprofit completes $200,000 surgical expansion in northern Uganda, launches $750,000 campaign An Encinitas-based nonprofit founded by father and daughter Hal Tilbury and Anastasia Marks has completed a $200,000 expansion of the gynecology ward at Lira Regional Referral Hospital in northern Uganda. The expansion increases capacity…

The day is finally here. The new fistula and gynecology ward in Lira is open.

Women are now receiving care at the expanded ward at Lira Regional Referral Hospital, increasing access to surgical treatment for women living with severe childbirth injuries.

Inpatient capacity has increased from 12 beds to 45 beds, helping more women receive the care they need to heal and reclaim their health and dignity.

These photos capture the dedication ceremony led by the Minister of Health and Professor Musa Kayondo alongside the surgical team working to expand access to care for women in Uganda.