Restoring Dignity, Saving Lives

Obstetric fistula is a common and devastating childbirth injury that occurs as a result of prolonged, obstructed labour without access to timely medical care (such as a caesarean section). It leaves survivors with uncontrollable incontinence, and in most cases the loss of their baby as well. The physical and psychological consequences are debilitating, traumatic and heart-breaking.

Raising Funds for Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia

Established in 2005 at the request of Dr Catherine, the 'Hamlin Fistula Foundation' (known as Hamlin Fistula New Zealand) is a Kiwi charity committed to raising funds and awareness. We are dedicated to restoring the health and dignity of women who have survived horrendous - and preventable - childbirth injuries.

Over the past 67 years, Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia has treated over 82,000 women

However, around 22,000 women in Ethiopia still live with an untreated obstetric fistula injury

Each year, at least 1,000
new fistula cases will occur

Join us to ensure the health and dignity of mothers by making quality maternity care and expert treatment for childbirth injuries accessible for every woman.

The Impact of Your Support

82,000

Patients
treated

294

Hamlin Midwives
graduated

67

Years of
continuous service

600

Ethiopian
team members

There is still work to be done

Through Project Zero we’ve made it our mission to bring obstetric fistula injury numbers down to zero, by focusing on identification, prevention, and education.

Join us as we roll out this life-changing project across the country and make Dr Catherine Hamlin’s vision of a fistula-free Ethiopia a reality.

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