Hamlin’s Prevention Program FY20

“My dream is for a midwife in every village of Ethiopia.”

– Dr Catherine Hamlin

Prevention

In FY20, Hamlin Midwives continued to prevent obstetric fistula and hundreds of maternal and neonatal deaths. They also support, nurture and empower women while sharing invaluable knowledge and building trusting networks, transforming entire communities in rural Ethiopia.

The Prevention Program in FY20 saw Hamlin Midwives working across Ethiopia. There are over 50 Hamlin-supported midwifery clinics across rural Ethiopia. This year, our midwives have also been on the frontline in the fight against COVID-19, helping to prevent infection in the communities they work in.

The Hamlin College of Midwives continues to be a centre of excellence for the training of midwives:

Studying Midwifery during a pandemic

The temporary closure of the Hamlin College of Midwives in March sent students back home to study remotely from rural communities across Ethiopia. Each cohort had a designated adviser supporting them via phone, as well as via email and online learning groups where possible. Students also visited nearby government clinics

for practical observations. Despite these challenges, the class of 2020 all graduated with a BSc in Midwifery! The College re-opened in September in time for the new academic year.

Thank you for supporting Hamlin’s Prevention Program in FY20. To learn more about prevention, click here.