Dr Catherine Hamlin has spent 60 years transforming women’s lives in Ethiopia. In the early days of working as an obstetrician in a developing country, this was certainly not without its challenges! The ingenuity of Catherine and her late husband Reg to overcome these obstacles demonstrated their dedication to help the most vulnerable women of […]...
Mamitu Gashe, lifelong friend and colleague of Dr Catherine Hamlin, recently gave a moving interview with BBC Radio, shedding light on her extraordinary journey and life at the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital. In the interview, she tells of her extraordinary journey and transformation from fistula patient to fistula surgeon. Listen below: A Journey of Hope […]...
Dr Catherine Hamlin has dedicated 60 years of her life to eradicating obstetric fistula in Ethiopia. During her time in Ethiopia, over 60,000 fistula sufferers have received life-changing treatment, and the maternal health landscape of the country has changed forever. The success of Dr Catherine Hamlin and her team in Ethiopia has encouraged the Hamlin […]...
With another exciting week for the Royal Family, the Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation looks back on the memorable moment in 2011 when Catherine met with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Lunch with the Queen Throughout her lifelong dedication to curing fistula patients in Ethiopia, Dr Catherine Hamlin has had the opportunity to meet with many […]...
Sixty years ago, Drs Reg and Catherine Hamlin travelled to Ethiopia for what was meant to be a three-year post. When they arrived they found thousands of women suffering from devastating fistula injuries. They knew they could never turn their back on these women. This was a turning point for maternal health in Ethiopia. Since […]...
First featured on the Western Advocate, check out this blog featuring a Hamlin customer. Bathurst woman Robyn Kreymborg only needs an internet connection to change the lives of women in Ethiopia. And how? Ms Kreymborg is a regular shopper at the Hamlin Store, which sells handmade items from Africa to support the work of the Catherine Hamlin […]...
An outstanding student becomes an outstanding midwife For Hayat Tesfaye, the Hamlin College of Midwives is more than just a place to study midwifery – it’s a place where young students grow and make memories to last a lifetime. Hayat, a 25 year old Hamlin midwife, recalls the four years she spent at the college […]...
Seada and Mawerdi are like any Hamlin Midwives. They are two remarkable women who work tirelessly to save lives and provide quality maternal healthcare for women with limited access to healthcare. Following the completion of their four year Bachelor of Science Degree at the Hamlin College of Midwives, Seada and Mawerdi returned home to work […]...
On 26th April 2012, Dr Catherine Hamlin was bestowed with an honorary Ethiopian citizenship in recognition of her dedication to the people of Ethiopia. In a ceremony in the Prime Ministerial Office, Catherine was given an Ethiopian passport and certificate of honorary citizenship. In awarding Dr Hamlin, the former Prime Minister Meles Zenawi noted her […]...
First featured on Parents Guide Illawarra, have a read of this blog featuring a Hamlin customer. How one Illawarra mum is helping thousands of mums in Ethiopia, and get this, it is when she shops online! “If the way I spend my money can have a positive impact on someone’s life, I’ll choose that option” […]...
Two remarkable women It was the meeting of two Australian women who have inspired thousands with their grace, humility and compassion for marginalised people. On 18 February 2015, Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark visited the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital where she met with Dr Catherine Hamlin. At the famed Hospital by the […]...
Lete and Catherine, 57 years of friendship “Lete is our Hospital’s inspiration and in her quiet and dignified Ethiopian way has helped thousands of patients who have received her loving care. Her character shines out by the life she lives and her serenity is seen by all.” – Dr Catherine Hamlin In the first bed on […]...
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