
Help find, heal and empower women every day
Become a Hamlin Regular Giver and join a group of compassionate and committed individuals determined to change the future for Ethiopian women.
Right now, an estimated 31,000 Ethiopian women are suffering in pain, shame and isolation with horrific childbirth injuries. Around 1,000 new cases of obstetric fistula occur each year.
We urgently need your support to help find, heal and empower these women so they can regain their lives.
Together, we continue to move closer to achieving Dr Catherine Hamlin’s vision of eradicating obstetric fistula. Forever.

Why are Regular Givers so important?
Joining our community of Regular Givers is the most impactful way you can help women with childbirth injuries in Ethiopia.
Regular donations are the most reliable source of income and allow us to plan ahead to deliver the best care and support for women.
Just $4.10 a day can restore a woman’s life through life-changing treatment and loving care after untold suffering from a horrific childbirth injury.
“Because of this injury I got divorced, was discriminated by my own family, unable to follow up my only daughter – I used to lead a desperate life. But Hamlin has fixed not only the injury but also my life. No words have the potential to express my gratitude.” – Elfinesh
The support of Hamlin Regular Givers is transformative for women like Elfinesh. After losing her second baby and enduring a double obstetric fistula during childbirth, Elfinesh was shunned by her community and had no source of income.
After receiving multiple fistula repair surgeries over a six year period and a tailored education program at Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia, Elfinesh now runs her own shop which provides a stable source of income for her and her daughter, Netsanet.
Read more about Elfinesh’s incredible story here.
This is what Regular Givers are helping to achieve

Find every woman with an untreated childbirth injury across all 1,000 woredas (districts) in Ethiopia and provide them with immediate treatment at a Hamlin hospital and rehabilitative care

Prevent future childbirth injuries and improve maternal healthcare by establishing Hamlin-supported midwifery clinics across Ethiopia staffed by Hamlin-trained midwives

Educate communities about the importance of medical care during pregnancy, safe delivery methods and treatment options for women with childbirth injuries.
Please note: The donations raised by Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation are pooled together and allocated to Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia’s Treatment and Prevention of obstetric fistula programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to some commonly asked questions. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, please email us at [email protected] or call 02 9440 7001 and one of our friendly team will be happy to help.
How will my small regular donation make a difference? ↓
Every dollar counts. No matter how small you think your donation may be, we assure you it will make a big difference to women’s lives.
By making a small regular gift, you are continuing the work started by Dr Catherine Hamlin over 65 years ago to provide life-restoring treatment to Ethiopian women suffering from horrific childbirth injuries
How does Regular Giving work? ↓
A donation amount of your choice is debited from your nominated credit card, or deducted from your bank account on 10th of each month, or the nearest business day.
Can I make changes to my regular donation? ↓
Should your financial circumstances change, you can adjust your regular gift amount or place your donations on hold by calling us on 02 9440 7001 or emailing [email protected].
Are my regular donations tax-deductible? ↓
All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. At the end of every financial year, you will receive an annual tax receipt for all your gifts over the past financial year.
Are my regular online donations secure? ↓
Yes. We have strict security measures in place to ensure your personal information and your credit/debit card details are protected. You can find our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy here.