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Say yes and work it out later

“Our purpose was united, we all wanted to support the wonderful work of Catherine Hamlin. Each day of our trip was even more amazing than the last.” – Caroline  So why did I choose to travel to Ethiopia? Saying ‘yes’ is something that I have been trying out lately and it has certainly changed my […]...

April 10th, 2018 Read More

Board profile: David Winterbottom

David Winterbottom was appointed to the Board in February 2017. He is one of Australia’s most experienced restructuring and turnaround executives and is the Managing Partner of KordaMentha’s Sydney office. David has more than 30 years’ experience working with organisations to solve financial, operational, and strategic problems. David is a Chartered Accountant and an Official […]...

March 19th, 2018 Read More

Hamlin and Ethiopia rekindled my soul

“An incredible trip – highlight of my entire life, and hard to put into words the sheer awe I have for Catherine and everyone involved with Hamlin both in Ethiopia and Australia.” – Mike  One cold, foggy, Sunday morning in England 20 years ago, my daughter Harriet’s heart rate was dropping seriously during labour in […]...

March 13th, 2018 Read More

Beautiful Ethiopia, enduring images and the good news

“There is no doubt in my mind that Catherine Hamlin’s ambition to eradicate fistula will one day be a reality.” – Nadia  I had never even thought of going to Ethiopia before, despite having travelled quite extensively. Yet as soon as I saw the ad for the Hamlin Ethiopian Adventure pop up on the Hamlin Facebook […]...

January 10th, 2018 Read More

From the field – a visit to the Hamlin College of Midwives

“I felt so proud to share with the group the incredible work of the Hamlin prevention pillar. Our midwives, staff and students are passionate and world class.” – Emily A vision realised When Catherine and Reg first arrived in Ethiopia in 1959, their plan was to set up a midwifery school in Addis Ababa. But, […]...

December 14th, 2017 Read More

Three years of helping others

High Tea for Hamlin is a time of year where supporters all around Australia (and the world) get busy hosting events throughout Spring. Each event is raising funds and awareness for the important work of Dr Catherine Hamlin and her team in Ethiopia. Many of our hosts enjoy their High Tea for Hamlin so much […]...

September 29th, 2017 Read More

Three lives restored

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 […]...

August 7th, 2017 Read More

Kimberly’s High Tea for Hamlin

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 […]...

July 26th, 2017 Read More

A Shang-High Tea!

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 […]...

July 7th, 2017 Read More

Rachel runs for Hamlin

Each year, supporters from all around Australia run in different events – raising funds and awareness for the work of Dr Catherine Hamlin and her team. It is inspiring to see their passion. Meet Rachel   Rachel is one of our fabulous supporters who ran for Hamlin last year. She is a working mother of two with a […]...

June 23rd, 2017 Read More

Claudia kicking goals

Claudia is one of our fantastic supporters joining our Hamlin Ethiopian Adventure in November this year. Each year, the Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation takes a small group of passionate supporters over to Ethiopia to witness first-hand how their donations are changing lives. Trip participants get an insider’s tour of Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia. They visit the famous Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital, […]...

June 8th, 2017 Read More

Our fabulous volunteers

Thank you to our wonderful vollies! The Hamlin Shop in Sydney is run by a crew of dedicated volunteers. These big-hearted individuals are always busy packing online orders, serving customers in the gift shop and helping with fundraising. They come from a range of backgrounds and ages and all have a great enthusiasm for supporting the work […]...

June 1st, 2017 Read More