A hard-working childhood Toyiba’s childhood was a difficult one. She did not attend school, instead spending her days looking after her family’s cattle and sheep, collecting water from a distant water hole and collecting firewood. When she was not attending to these many chores, she was helping her mother at home. Married life On her […]...
A talented student Habtam was born and raised in Debark, a small city in Northern Ethiopia. An outstanding high school student, she was noticed early by our screening team at the Hamlin College of Midwives. While in her final year of high school, Habtam was recruited into the college’s four year Bachelor of Science in […]...
Spreading the Hamlin story Every time a High Tea for Hamlin is held, more people find out about the important work of Dr Catherine Hamlin and her team in Ethiopia. Supporters come together for a cup of tea, a piece of cake and the chance to be a part of something life changing. Louise and […]...
A lonely childhood Shewaye is 16 years old. She was born and raised in a small town close to our Yirgalem Fistula Hospital in Southern Ethiopia. Her father passed away when she was just a child, leaving her mother responsible for caring for the family. The family’s income is fully reliant on the small piece […]...
Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia is incredibly proud to announce that the United Nations Association of Australia is awarding Dr Catherine Hamlin with the UNAA Lifework Award 2017. History of the UNAA Established in 1946, the UNAA “endeavours to inform, inspire and engage all Australians regarding the work, goals, and values of the United Nations to create […]...
“We are midwives!” This was the proud concluding statement of a speech by Tizita, the Student Representative of the Hamlin College of Midwives 2017 graduating class. Despite it being the rainy season in Ethiopia, the rain stayed away long enough for everyone to enjoy this important graduation ceremony, the 7th since the college opened in […]...
Why host a High Tea for Hamlin? By hosting a High Tea for Hamlin you’re helping Dr Catherine Hamlin get even closer to her dream of eradicating obstetric fistula in Ethiopia. With events all over Australia, the story of fistula sufferers is spread far and wide and the impact is great. It is amazing to see […]...
Who doesn’t love a tea party? Especially when it’s for such a good cause! High Tea for Hamlin is a fantastic time of year to get together with some friends, work colleagues or family and hold an afternoon of fun and food, while raising vital funds for the work of Dr Catherine Hamlin and […]...
This letter will make your day! Dear Catherine Hamlin, My name is Lilianna and I am 12 years old. I live in Perth, Western Australia. At school we have to choose one of the Top 100 Australian Living Treasures, and write about them. I chose you and the more I learn about you, the more […]...
5 years after fistula, Naniye is back to give birth, safely Naniye was left with an obstetric fistula after her labour was obstructed for three days. When her family were finally able to get her medical assistance, the doctors told Naniye she was lucky to be alive. Sadly her baby was stillborn and she was […]...
25 year old Adina was born and raised in a small, rural village in Ethiopia. The oldest of three children, and the only girl, life was difficult for Adina. Their father had passed away when Adina was young, leaving her responsible for supporting her mother and brothers. Living in a traditional rural community meant that […]...
You have helped Asrebeb stand on her own two feet When Asrebeb arrived at Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia, she weighed just 22kg. She had been living with a fistula in a dark hut for more than six years, malnourished and in terrible pain. Asrebeb had an obstructed labour that lasted several days. Realising something was wrong; […]...
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