PBS documentary "A Walk to Beautiful." An inspiring story of three women, rejected by their husbands and ostracized by their communities, who leave home in search of treatment for obstetric fistula. In Ethiopia alone there are an estimated 100,000 women suffering from untreated fistulas. Once common in pre-industrial United States, this life-shattering complication of childbirth is now relegated to the poorest regions of the world.
A knitting for charity opportunity is available. Information on making shawls and blankets for the hospital in Ethiopia is available at the library Circulation Desk and on movie night.
Dr. Jason Lew has spent much of his time in Africa helping these women. He will be on hand to speak and answer questions.
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