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Elsabet’s story
Elsabet was at her mother's home when she went into labour. Sadly for Elsabet, this was the start of the worst years of her life. ...
August 28th, 2023
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Category: Our Stories
World Humanitarian Day
On World Humanitarian Day we recognise the incredible legacy of Doctors Catherine and Reg Hamlin....
August 11th, 2023
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The Women of Hamlin: A Force for Good
The women of Hamlin are a force for good, helping to bring hope, joy and dignity to women who have suffered horrific birth injuries while continuing to work towards Catherine’s vision of a fistula-free Ethiopia....
August 4th, 2023
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The romance of a lifetime
A job interview lead to Dr Catherine Nicholson meeting Dr Reginald Hamlin and the start of a life-changing romance....
July 24th, 2023
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Helping find, heal and empower women
Mark and Liz share why they became regular givers after reading 'The Hospital by the River' and how the book had a profound impact on their lives....
July 10th, 2023
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The next chapter at Desta Mender
Catherine Hamlin's Desta Mender, meaning ‘Joy Village’ in Amharic is looking ahead to the next chapter. ...
March 2nd, 2023
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Empowering former fistula patients and their communities
The Women’s Empowerment Program was established to create a complete healing process for women with fistula after much needed medical procedure at our fistula hospital....
March 2nd, 2023
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Q&A with Behailu, a Hamlin patient identification officer
The Patient Identification Program is a key part of finding the estimated 31,000 women living hidden with fistula injuries....
December 20th, 2022
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A letter from a Hamlin Midwife mentor
A letter to you from Hamlin Midwife mentor, Emebet about her job and how she helps new Hamlin Midwife graduates. ...
December 16th, 2022
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A journey to healing: Abebech’s story
Abebech's story is like that of the 31,000 women living in Ethiopia with untreated fistula injuries. Her painful, obstructed labour went on for five days. Luckily for Abebech, she was found by Hamlin Patient Identification Officer and her story changed. ...
December 16th, 2022
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Konjit Kassahun on the importance of midwifery students
Konjit Kassahun, Dean of the Hamlin College of Midwives, on the impact of Hamlin’s midwives and how the College is working diligently towards fulfilling Catherine’s vision....
December 16th, 2022
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Hamlin midwives, like Dagmawit, save lives
Hamlin midwives like Dagmawit hold the key to eradicating fistula....
October 31st, 2022
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