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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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Hamlin Impact Report: July- December 2022
A total of 1,662 life-changing surgeries were performed across Hamlin’s five regional fistula hospitals during the second half of 2022....
February 27th, 2023
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The impact of your gift
A gift in your Will makes a huge impact on women’s lives. Leyat's life was changed thanks to your support....
January 23rd, 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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Mahlet had a safe birth thanks to a Hamlin midwife
Dagmawit was there to ensure Mahlet delivered her son safely. ...
October 31st, 2022
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Groundbreaking initiative places women’s empowerment first, as Dr Catherine Hamlin’s ‘Joy Village’ turns 20 years old.
MEDIA RELEASE A ground-breaking initiative in Ethiopia is aiming to empower women who have faced years of social isolation and suffering due to devastating fistula injuries, and therefore struggle to make an income independently. The Women’s Empowerment Program at Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia’s Desta Mender (founded by pioneering Australian Dr Catherine Hamlin) is training survivors of […]...
October 27th, 2022
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20 years of Desta Mender
2022 marks 20 years since Catherine established Desta Mender, Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia’s Rehabilitation and Reintegration Centre....
October 14th, 2022
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