International Literacy Day is celebrated on 8th September every year and highlights the importance of literacy for all people, communities and societies. For women who live in poverty, like most of our fistula patients, the chance to reach their full potential is hampered by a lack of numeracy and literacy skills. That’s why Hamlin’s Women’s […]

Never have Hamlin midwives played a more pivotal role in eradicating obstetric fistula and improving maternal healthcare across Ethiopia. Project Zero includes the expansion of Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia’s Prevention program, with the goal of establishing a Hamlin-supported midwifery clinic in every woreda (district). Each clinic is staffed by a skilled Hamlin Midwife who has trained at […]

The next roll out of Project Zero will be in the Serharti Woreda (district). This groundbreaking program continues to accelerate the eradication of obstetric fistula across the country through: 1. Going house-to-house to find women living with obstetric fistula. 2. Providing mentoring to midwives and nurses at local health centres to improve maternal healthcare services. […]

Phase 1 of the major expansion of the Hamlin College of Midwives commenced in April and is on track to be completed later this year. The new buildings will include a lecture hall, laboratory, classrooms, library, café and dormitories. These new spaces will cater for the increasing numbers of BSc and MSc midwifery students now […]

We are delighted to share the heartwarming story of the recent visit to Hamlin’s Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital by New Zealand’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Michael Upton, accompanied by his wife Vera and their two daughters.  The visit was a momentous occasion, filled with emotional exchanges and renewed commitments to our shared mission. The Upton family […]

With the support of Hamlin Fistula NZ, Canterbury expert gynecology physiotherapist Ann Johnson recently returned to Hamlin Fistula in Addis Ababa to mentor the local physiotherapy team.  Just as she did last year, Ann brought a suitcase full of donations from her church and work friends. These included old training shoes for women with dropped […]

We’re pleased to share our latest Treatment Impact report with you, showing the outcomes achieved by Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia’s dedicated clinical team from July 2023 to February 2024.  A total of 2,581 life-changing surgeries were performed at Hamlin’s Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital and five regional fistula hospitals in Mekele, Yirgalem, Metu, Harar and Bahir Dar.  Below are some […]

In honour of Catherine’s 100th birthday, your gift can restore the life of another woman like Emnet.  It costs $2,427 for one woman to receive fistula repair surgery, holistic care, and the essential items for her recovery.  To donate any amount, please click here Partner with us in raising awareness about the crucial need for […]

Thanks to our amazing NZ supporters, women in this remote community will now be able to live near the Hamlin Midwives until they can give birth safely. For women living in poverty in far-lying villages, transportation to a Hamlin Midwifery Centre during labour can be impossible. They have no choice but to give birth at […]

This past year Hamlin Fistula has achieved more than ever! 3,580 surgeries for obstetric fistula, pelvic organ prolapse and other gynaecological conditions. 96% fistula closure rate - higher than anywhere else in Africa. 84 midwifery centres were supported by Hamlin with essential drugs and equipment, midwife salaries and mentoring. 28,159 women birthed fistula-free in the […]