Accra to host diplomatic runway to tackle fistula

Gorjiors International in partnership with Israel Embassy is taking the initiative in ending Obstetric Fistula with a musical and fashion event dubbed ‘The Diplomatx Runway’ on Monday 30th October, 2017 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast Accra, 7.30pm.

The event which will see a diplomatic grandeur charity ball seeks to raise funds to tackle the condition.

Obstetric fistula is one of the most serious and tragic childbirth injuries. It is a hole between the birth canal and bladder or rectum caused by prolonged, obstructed labour, without access to timely, high-quality medical treatment. It leaves women leaking urine, faeces or both, and often leads to chronic medical problems, depression, social isolation and deepening poverty. https://www.unfpa.org/obstetric-fistula.

Last year’s event saw a fifteen year old girl treated of the most complicated fistula challenge through funds raised on the Diplomatx Runway platform and she is now back in school enjoying all the privileges needed for a young girl child.

Started in 2015 at the residence of H.E Pavelyn Tendai Musaka, the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps’, the event has made substantial gains over the years, with last year’s event being hosted by H.E. Claudia Turbay, ambassador of Colombia Embassy in Collaboration with UNFPA.

Gorjiors International is committed and continues to be at the forefront of bringing an end to the Fistula challenge by year 2020. This will create many opportunities for Ghana, Ghanaians, Businessmen and Women both local and foreign as well as creating spaces for massive networking with other countries.

C.E.O of Gorjiors international, Suzain Manassian Dodoo is optimistic of this year’s event, “This year’s event will add greater potential in the fashion and business Industry with music from Steve Bedi the ace saxophonist, fashion show from the renowned fashion designer Royal Dennis from Ghana and fashion designer Betty Eldad from Israel.



The main objective of the event is to honour national and international designers who employ ethical practices in their design and manufacturing processes to create and sustain economic opportunity and also to provide awareness about how fashion, textiles and design can be used to eradicate women health related issues.