about us
Since 1999
About Us
The Association for Rehabilitation and Reorientation of Women for Development (TERREWODE) was conceived by Alice Emasu Seruyange at age 16, after learning that among six of her girlfriends, two had suffered obstetric fistula and four had died from childbirth complications.
When Alice learned that obstetric fistula and the other childbirth injuries were preventable, she chose to raise awareness about women’s health and inequality through a career in journalism. She wrote about maternal health at a time when the maternal mortality rate in Uganda was high: 504 deaths per 100,000 live births.
Her work brought to main media attention on the barriers women and girls faced in accessing timely, respectful, and quality maternal health care. Over time, she came to believe that awareness alone was not enough. The campaign against obstetric fistula in Uganda needed to be led with survivors (former fistula patients), health workers, community volunteers, district leaders, and other stakeholders.
When Alice learned that obstetric fistula and the other childbirth injuries were preventable, she chose to raise awareness about women’s health and inequality through a career in journalism. She wrote about maternal health at a time when the maternal mortality rate in Uganda was high: 504 deaths per 100,000 live births.
Her work brought to main media attention on the barriers women and girls faced in accessing timely, respectful, and quality maternal health care. Over time, she came to believe that awareness alone was not enough. The campaign against obstetric fistula in Uganda needed to be led with survivors (former fistula patients), health workers, community volunteers, district leaders, and other stakeholders.
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Prevention & Community Outreach
Through our Obstetric Fistula Awareness and Advocacy Network (OFAAN), more than 1000 trained community volunteers support patient identification, referral, awareness creation, and follow-up within their communities.
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Prevention & Community Outreach
TWCH is the first specialized hospital dedicated to obstetric fistula care in East Africa, and the third in Africa. provides treatment services at no charge to the women and girls, recognizing income as a significant barrier to accessing appropriate and quality maternal-related care.
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Individualised Reintergration
Survivors receive health education, counseling, psychosocial support, and tailored aspects from our reintegration curriculum, which includes civic empowerment, capacity building in advocacy, human right education, mentorship as peer counselors and change agents in their communities, financial literacy, and practical training in income-generating activities
Highlighting Our Impactful Work
Terrewode Leadership Team
Management
Alice Emasu Seruyange
Founder & Executive Director
Martha Ibeno
Program Manager
Monica Opus
Administration Manager
Henry Acidri
Resident Doctor
Moses Cherop
Medical Doctor
Mary Aono
Medical Director
Board of Governors
Board of Directors
BOARD CHAIRPERSON
Grace Lwanga Nakirijja
Chairperson, Board of Directors
VICE CHAIRPERSON
Samuel Ocanya
Sarah Okudu AjaloV
Betty AkulloVice Chairperson
George Emoit
Maxwell Ngobi
Christine Kyayonga Obonyo
Christine Akumu Sifuna
Agnes Zitta
FAQS
Helping You Understand Our Mission
You can donate through our website using the secure donation form. Your contributions help us provide food, education, healthcare, and support to communities in need.
Every donation directly supports our charity programs such as food distribution, education initiatives, healthcare assistance, and community development projects.
Yes! We welcome passionate volunteers who want to make a difference. You can join our outreach programs, fundraising events, and community support initiatives.