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Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9440 7001

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25.01.2022 At the Hamlin Shop, every product tells a story - about where it came from and who you are supporting. Our myriad of products are sourced from ethical and Fairtrade manufacturers across Africa who provide sustainable employment to local communities. Read our blog below and explore the range today https://store.hamlin.org.au/ #TheHamlinShop #EradicatingFistulaForever

24.01.2022 When you SHOP FOR DAD at the Hamlin Shop this FATHERS DAY, you are getting more than a lovely ETHICAL GIFT. Your purchase will support artisans working across Africa and women in Ethiopia suffering with fistula injuries. Our gifts GIVE BACK. Thank you for caring. View the Fathers Day Collection here! https://store.hamlin.org.au/collections/fathers-day-2020 #FathersDay2020 #EradicatingFistulaForever

24.01.2022 Here everything is so different. The nurses and doctors treat me with love, I am served with delicious, nutritious meals. I do physical exercise at the physiotherapy centre, learn how to make crafts and surprisingly all these services are totally free. Etagegn had her obstetric fistula repaired at Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia just a couple of months ago. Her future is now fistula-free and full of hope. Read her story https://hamlin.org.au/recovering-with-love/ Etagegns holistic treatment and care at Hamlin is only possible thanks to you, our supporters.

24.01.2022 NEW to the Hamlin Shop Vintage Ethiopian Table Linen 100% Ethiopian Cotton Traditional Ethiopian designs... Explore this new collection today! https://bit.ly/3he93sT #SecondHandSeptember #SustainableSeptember

24.01.2022 Dr Catherine Hamlin's vision was to eradicate fistula. Forever. To do this, she established the Hamlin College of Midwives to train midwifery students and help ensure no Ethiopian woman has to give birth alone. Read about Hamlin Midwives like Mahlet and their life-saving work for women in rural Ethiopia https://bit.ly/37isSwj ... #HamlinMidwives #EradicatingFistulaForever

23.01.2022 NEW BOOK ALERT bit.ly/Healing_Lives We are thrilled to announce the publication of a remarkable new book HEALING LIVES by award-winning journalist Sue Williams. This is the untold tale of MAMITU GASHE, the protge of Dr Catherine Hamlin, and the inspiring decades-long friendship between these two formidable women. In 1962, 14 year-old Mamitu Gashe arrived in Addis Ababa seeking the aid of Drs Reg and Catherine Hamlin. Mamitu was horrifically injured during chil...dbirth in her mountain village in remote Ethiopia. Catherine and Reg saved her, and in return, Mamitu dedicated her life to their mission - helping women with fistula. Under the Hamlins guidance, Mamitu went from mopping floors and comforting fellow patients, to becoming one of the most acclaimed fistula surgeons in the world, despite never having had a days schooling. Feel moved and inspired by this story of two incredible women, an unlikely friendship, and a united mission to save the lives of over 60,000 of the poorest women on Earth. Healing Lives will be available on October 13 - but you can pre-order your copy of this unmissable story today! bit.ly/Healing_Lives Proceeds from the sale of this book support the life-changing work of Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia to treat and prevent childbirth injuries. #HealingLives #EradicatingFistulaForever

23.01.2022 "I love that river, although you dont hear it except in the rainy season. Sometimes I sit outside and listen to it, and contemplate in the garden. Its greatly soothing for my spirit to walk about in the garden." - Dr Catherine Hamlin Catherines garden was her sanctuary. Today, the gardens of the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital are a tranquil abode where obstetric fistula patients recovering from their fistula repair surgery can sit in the sunshine, convalesce and socialise ...with one another. Do you have a sanctuary? If so, comment below and let us know! Dr Hamlins Garden Tea Towel celebrates the beauty of Catherines garden. Get yours today bit.ly/DrHGarden #eradicatingfistulaforever #mysanctuary

23.01.2022 Could your legacy help to transform the lives of women with obstetric fistula in Ethiopia? By leaving a gift in your Will to the Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation you will be providing much needed funding, ensuring we can continue what Drs Catherine and Reg Hamlin started. We wont stop until fistula is eradicated. Forever. ... No woman should live with the debilitating effects of obstetric fistula or give birth without access to maternal healthcare. Learn more about leaving a gift in your Will here https://hamlin.org.au/how-you-can-help/bequests/

23.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all the wonderful dads and father figures out there! Whatever youre doing today, we hope you have a lovely day. #EradicatingFistulaForever #fathersday2020

23.01.2022 Do something extraordinary this Spring! Become part of the Hamlin Sister Circle by hosting a High Tea for Hamlin. Together we can eradicate fistula one cuppa at a time. Sign up today at https://hightea.hamlin.org.au/ My wish is for my dream to come true, to eradicate obstetric fistula. Forever. - Dr Catherine Hamlin

22.01.2022 A wonderful Mamamia article by HEALING LIVES author Sue Williams. Have a read and be sure to learn more about this NEW BOOK at the Hamlin Shop. https://bit.ly/3k0AFUC Healing Lives tells the remarkable story of Mamitu Gashe and Dr Catherine Hamlin. A story about the power of passion, giving, and an unlikely friendship that will capture your heart. #HealingLives #EradicatingFistulaForever

22.01.2022 Direct from GHANA Two Hamlin Shop favourites! Shop now https://store.hamlin.org.au/collections/ghana BEADS WITH A STORY These beautiful bracelets represent the community of sisters united together to result in prosperity for African women and their families, while ensuring a clean and healthy environment for the future. HANDCRAFTED WITH LOVE Global Mamas beads are handcrafted in Ghanas Eastern Region. Bead making is a craft passed down through the generations. Gl...ass bottles and old windows are hand pounded into a fine powder, dye may be added, then the powder is poured into clay moulds, which are fired in traditional kilns. The final step for many beads is to be hand painted with unique designs that have made Ghanas glass beads famous worldwide. #TheHamlinShop #SustainableSeptember

21.01.2022 Our vision is simple: to eradicate obstetric fistula. Forever. We wont stop until Catherines dream comes true.

21.01.2022 It is a special moment when a cured fistula patient returns to one of our six Hamlin hospitals, this time to safely deliver a beautiful, healthy baby. We believe every woman should be able to deliver her baby safely. The work of Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia is made possible by you, our supporters. Thank you for caring for the women of Ethiopia. ... You can learn more about what we do here https://hamlin.org.au/what-we-do/ #DrCatherineHamlin #EradicatingFistulaForever

20.01.2022 This International Day of Charity we wanted to salute the fantastic work that charities are doing to build a fairer and more just world. We also wanted to thank our Hamlin community for your support. Were so proud that you have chosen us as your charity. With your support, the entire Hamlin team is working tirelessly every day to make Dr Catherine Hamlins dream of a fistula-free future a reality. Learn more about our work and how you can join the Hamlin community ht...tps://hamlin.org.au/ #EradicatingFistulaForever #internationaldayofcharity

20.01.2022 LIMITED EDITION https://bit.ly/3hsaF25 These beautiful 100% cotton baby quilts were hand made with love by long-term Hamlin Volunteer Kate. Lightweight but cozy, they can be used as a cot or bassinet quilt, in a pram or car for warmth or as a play mat. Each quilt is paired with a Mama and Bub toy, hand knitted in Zimbabwe through a wonderful project that empowers local women. The animal friend is as individual and cheerful as the lady who knitted it!... There are only FOUR quilt bundles available. Get yours now https://bit.ly/3hsaF25

20.01.2022 Safe health workers, Safe Patients. Today is World Patient Safety Day. This year, we celebrate the promotion of health worker safety as a prerequisite for ensuring safer patient care for everyone. The COVID-19 pandemic has placed immense strain and stress on health care systems and workers. Hamlin midwives are working on the front-line every day. They are the cornerstone to our vision to ensure all Ethiopian women have access to quality maternal health care. Thats why Ham...lin Fistula Ethiopia continues to be committed to the health of our midwives and clinical staff, ensuring patients are kept safe too. In these challenging times, our team of midwives, surgeons and other clinical staff are working harder than ever. Because of them obstetric fistula injuries continue to be treated and prevented - bringing us one step closer to eradicating fistula. Forever. We salute them today, and every day. Learn more about Hamlin Fistula Ethiopias preventative measures in unprecedented times https://bit.ly/35JzW5S #WorldPatientSafetyDay #healthworkersafety Photo credit: GreenLamp

19.01.2022 Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Our love and thoughts are with all of our patients and supporters who have suffered a miscarriage, an ectopic pregnancy, a stillbirth or the loss of an infant. We are thinking of you today and every day. #PregnancyAndInfantLossAwarenessMonth #pregnancyandinfantloss2020

19.01.2022 Meet Emily! She is part of a book club that decided to read The Hospital by the River, the remarkable book about Dr Catherine Hamlin. We have a free gift offer for all book club orders - so if your book club would like to read this amazing book, order today and receive a free tote bag with each purchase. If eight or more members purchase the book a Hamlin representative can (virtually) join your book discussion to answer your questions. If youre interested in our special ...offer email [email protected] to get involved today. WATCH THIS SPACE! We have some exciting news for all Hamlin book lovers (and their book clubs) - it will be announced in the next few days!

18.01.2022 Get moving and Join Team Hamlin to support Ethiopian women. Walk or run this year's virtual City2Surf . You can MAKE YOUR OWN challenge. Commit to a swimming challenge or take a cycle trip . Whatever works for you works for us! Make a commitment to to the women of Ethiopia today https://hamlin.org.au/fundraise

18.01.2022 Barb, a long term volunteer at Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation, understands the need for maternal health care. Many years ago, I had an obstructed labour with my son and he had to be delivered via emergency caesarean section. Without the surgery, I dread to think what might have happened to me. Barbs experience made her feel grateful for the care she received in Australia. And like us, she believes no woman should have to live with a preventable childbirth injury. To... help ensure they dont, she decided to leave a gift to the foundation in her Will. "Dr Hamlin dreamt of a midwife for every village in Ethiopia, and Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia needs our help to make it happen. My family feel proud that we are leaving a legacy to help women in Ethiopia have the same care we do. Learn more about leaving a meaningful, lasting legacy here https://hamlin.org.au/how-you-can-help/bequests/

18.01.2022 Brighten up your home with our colourful bowls made from telephone wire! At the Hamlin Shop here https://bit.ly/2SLdCkl These bowls are works of art, a talking piece and a practical gift. Made by weavers in a subsistence farming area of KwaZulu-Natal province in South Africa.

18.01.2022 Weekend reading sorted! The latest Hamlin Newsletter is out now bit.ly/33CI9Gm The September Newsletter gives an overview of how Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia has been working hard in the midst of a pandemic to continue providing quality maternal care to some of the most vulnerable women in the world. See YOUR SUPPORT IN ACTION and learn more about the work of the Hamlin community. bit.ly/33CI9Gm... Keep up to date with Hamlins work to eradicate fistula forever. hamlin.org.au/latest/signup/ #EradicatingFistulaForever #HamlinFistula

12.01.2022 Today, on International Day of the Girl, we salute a woman who defended the right for every girl and woman to live a healthy and full life. Dr Catherine Hamlin devoted over 60 years to caring for those who had suffered obstetric fistula, a traumatic childbirth injury. Through love and respect, Catherine and her team helped treat over 60,000 patients; providing rehabilitation, counselling, literacy classes, and nutrition in the process. The ABC's Fierce Girls podcast f...eatures an episode on Catherine's work to eradicate fistula. Written and narrated by eight-year-old Eliza, the episode tells Catherine's story - from boarding school student to surgical pioneer and humanitarian working for the poorest women in Ethiopia. You can listen to Eliza's story here bit.ly/FierceGirlCatherine #CatherineHamlin #InternationalDayOfTheGirl #FierceGirls ABC Radio National ABC Kids Community

12.01.2022 EXCITING NEWS! There are only seven days left until the release of HEALING LIVES, a new book by Sue Williams about the friendship of Dr Catherine Hamlin and Mamitu Gashe. https://bit.ly/3jBxIJF Mamitu, former fistula patient now world-renowned fistula surgeon was by Catherine’s side for more than 50 years. Together these two formidable surgeons restored the lives of thousands of Ethiopian women. Watch the book trailer and pre-order your copy today! ... https://bit.ly/3jBxIJF. Proceeds from Hamlin Shop book purchases will support Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia. If you have already pre-ordered Healing Lives, thank you! Your book will be posted out on the release day, October 13. #HealingLives #EradicatingFistulaForever

11.01.2022 Spring is here and its High Tea for Hamlin time again! Bake some cakes , brew some tea and help transform the lives of women with obstetric fistula - one cuppa at a time. By hosting a High Tea for Hamlin, you are joining a community of women celebrating sisterhood - connecting friends, mothers, daughters and sisters in support of women on the other side of the world. No matter how small or virtual your event may be, you can make a huge difference!... Register to hold a High Tea here https://hightea.hamlin.org.au/ Get involved this year, ensure your High Tea is COVID-19 safe and lets finish what Dr Catherine Hamlin started and eradicate fistula. Forever.

11.01.2022 Hamlin Alumni: Beletshachew Tadesse In the latest of our Hamlin Alumni blogs, Beletshachew Tadesse talks about working with Dr Catherine Hamlin and the evolution of Hamlin's Rehabilitation and Reintegration Program - from a residential centre to a successful training facility https://bit.ly/3nGMOiI "Every day at Hamlin, we saw the impact of empowering women at a community level. Our patients left cured of their injuries and thanks to our rehabilitation and reintegration... team they are also equipped with a renewed self-belief, their heads held high." #HamlinAlumni #EradicatingFistulaForever

11.01.2022 #ThrowbackThursday to our wonderful Hamlin Art Exhibition by Wendy Sharpe held earlier this year in March. We feel very lucky to have been able to hold this event, just in the nick of time. The exhibition celebrated women and International Womens Day. You can still get a taste of the exhibition with our Wendy Sharpe for Hamlin gifts cards. Each pack features eight of Wendys works from the show. When you send these cards to family and friends, you are sharing the story of Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia and of the strong women you are helping. Get yours here https://bit.ly/2YhX6fb

11.01.2022 Celebrate Dad with a gift that gives back. The team at the Hamlin Shop have compiled a collection of ethical and Fairtrade gifts for Fathers Day! https://store.hamlin.org.au//ethical-gifts-for-for-every-d #Giftsthatgiveback #EradicatingFistulaForever

10.01.2022 Its incredible to see the joy of a fistula patient finally being dry When a woman suffers an obstetric fistula, not only does she suffer a physical injury, she also suffers mentally. Thats why the Hamlin Model of Care - pioneered by Dr Catherine Hamlin - focuses on treating the patient as a whole. Patients receive counselling specialised to their needs.... Learn more about how the Hamlin Model of Care returns joy to thousands of women https://bit.ly/2QvRqJZ #eradicatingfistulaforever #HamlinFistula

08.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW coffee was a gift from Ethiopia? While International Coffee Day has been and gone, coffee ceremonies continue to form an integral part of social and cultural life in Ethiopia. Every single day Ethiopian’s come together with family and friends to share stories, reflect and support each other. You can also honour this tradition with your friends and family by hosting a High Tea for Hamlin - sharing coffee or tea while restoring the health and dignity of Eth...iopian women with obstetric fistula. Learn how to host your own coffee ceremony and what you can do to help hamlin.org.au/coffee-an-ethiopian-tradition/ #InternationalCoffeeDay #EradicatingFistulaForever Photo credit: Mary F. Calvert and Amber Hooper

08.01.2022 This Fathers Day, give Dad a gift with a story behind it. The Hamlin Shops Fathers Day collection features ethically made and Fairtrade products - so Dads gift will support artisans across Africa and Ethiopian women with fistula. Dad will love the Handwoven Abinesh Plaid Wool Wrap https://bit.ly/2QqcS3f This scarf is handmade in Ethiopia on a traditional loom. Its super soft and features a classic design that will quickly become a staple in any wardrobe.

08.01.2022 GIFTS UNDER $20 https://bit.ly/3m3BHAe We have Christmas gifts at every price point at the Hamlin Shop. Here are some team favourites for gifts under $20! When you purchase from the Hamlin Shop, you are giving back to African artisans and supporting Hamlin's work to eradicate fistula in Ethiopia. THANK YOU for shopping with us this Christmas. ... #giftsthatgiveback #eradicatingfistulaforever

08.01.2022 By getting creative, making and selling hair ties at their school, Wenona School was able to raise almost $5,000 for Hamlin! What incredible work. Who wouldve thought sewing hair ties could have such a huge impact on the lives of Ethiopian women living with obstetric fistula? Do you know any schools who would like to join Team Hamlin? Check out our school resources here https://hamlin.org.au/how-you-can-help/school-resources/ or give us a call +61 2 9440 7001. Wed love to work with you.

07.01.2022 "Catherines cause was too moving and too essential not to spotlight." Weekend reading sorted! Check out the September issue of Marie Claire Australia to read their wonderful story on Dr Catherine Hamlin and the work to eradicate fistula, forever. Visit your local newsagent to pick up your copy of Marie Claire today!... Learn more about Catherines story hamlin.org.au/catherine-hamlin/ #EradicatingFistulaForever #DrCatherineHamlin

07.01.2022 Every woman deserves access to quality maternal healthcare - yet 70% of women in Ethiopia do not have access to a qualified medical professional during their pregnancy and labour. With access to appropriate medical care, the likelihood of a woman in labour suffering an obstetric fistula injury reduces, massively. Dr Catherine Hamlin believed that every woman should be able to safely give birth, which is why she established the Hamlin College of Midwives in 2007. High-perfo...rming students from rural areas are provided full scholarships as they gain the Bachelors of Science (Midwifery). To date, 170 Hamlin Midwives have graduated from the College. After graduating, the midwives return to their communities to provide trusted and high quality care for pregnant women. Learn more about the work of Hamlin Midwives here https://hamlin.org.au/what-we/obstetric-fistula-prevention/ See more

07.01.2022 Today is World Humanitarian Day, a day to recognise those who go above and beyond to help others, often in the face of danger and adversity. The year that the Hamlins built the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital, 1974, was the same year that an uprising in Ethiopia brought an end to imperial rule. What followed was a period known as the Red Terror that saw up to 500,000 people killed. It was a time of constant fear. Despite the danger, Drs Catherine and Reg Hamlin kept the hospita...l open. Today more than 60,000 Ethiopian women have had their obstetric fistula injuries treated at Hamlin. Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia continues to be the reference organisation and leader in the fight to eradicate fistula around the world. Catherine and Reg Hamlin dedicated their lives to helping the women of Ethiopia. And today, like every day, we would like to thank them. You can read more about the Hamlin story here https://hamlin.org.au/tag/60for60/ See blog #46 Running a Fistula Hospital During the Red Terror. #WHD2020 #WorldHumanitarianDay

07.01.2022 The fistula patient, the fistula surgeon, the woman: Mamitu Gashes story is simply incredible. It is widely acknowledged that almost every fistula surgeon in the world today has been trained by Mamitu or by someone who was trained by Mamitu. Learn about Mamitu in our latest blog bit.ly/3c8ErYN... Mamitus story - and her dear friendship with Dr Catherine Hamlin - is beautifully explored in Sue Williams new book Healing Lives. Pre-order your own copy of this inspirational story today bit.ly/Healing_Lives #EradicatingFistulaForever #HealingLives

06.01.2022 One day, thanks to Dr Catherine Hamlin's heroic work, every girl in Ethiopia will grow up in a world where fistula is a condition consigned to the past. This weekend we celebrate International Day of the Girl. The team at Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia are continuing Catherine's legacy - working every day to build a world that is fairer and safer for every girl and woman. This work is only possible thanks to your support. Learn how you can join our community and help create a fist...ula-free future https://hamlin.org.au/ #InternationalDayOfTheGirlChild #internationaldayofthegirl2020

05.01.2022 Today is International Literacy Day! The Hamlin Model of Care treats women holistically - thats why our patients take literacy and numeracy classes as part of their rehabilitation from fistula surgery. In FY2019, 673 patients completed education courses at Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia. This achievement is only possible thanks to the generosity of Hamlin supporters, thank you. ... Learn more about the Hamlin Model of Care here https://hamlin.org.au/what-we-do/the-hamlin-model-of-care/ #WorldLiteracyDay #EradicatingFistulaForever See more

05.01.2022 Dr Catherine Hamlin always said that Hamlin Midwives are the solution to ending obstetric fistula. We are committed to training and deploying midwives into rural areas of Ethiopia, so that one day every woman can access the quality maternal health care she deserves. Hamlin midwives prevent fistula and save lives daily. Read stories about our midwives here https://hamlin.org.au/tag/midwives/... #MidwivesSaveLives #EradicatingFistulaForever See more

04.01.2022 Have you ordered your copy yet? Healing Lives by Sue Williams is OUT NOW https://bit.ly/3nPNiE4 Published just yesterday, Healing Lives tells the incredible story of Mamitu Gashe, fistula patient turned fistula surgeon, and her friendship with Dr Catherine Hamlin. Proceeds from Hamlin Shop sales of the book support the work of Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia to eradicate fistula. Forever. ... To those who have already purchased a copy, THANK YOU. Our volunteers are busily packing your orders and putting them in the post! #HealingLives #EradicatingFistulaForever

03.01.2022 "You cured me from the traumatic injury and now let me be a mother, it was like a miracle. Now here I am with my little baby thanks to you. - Toyiba At Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia, miracles happen every dayLearn more https://hamlin.org.au/what-we-do/

03.01.2022 HAPPY NEW YEAR ETHIOPIA!! In the Ethiopian calendar, today marks the first day of 2013. We wish everyone a wonderful start to the new year, especially our patients and team at Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia. It has been a challenging year for everyone. And whilst there wont be big gatherings like usual, families will spend time together and homes across the country will be decorated with Ethiopias yellow Meskel daisy!

02.01.2022 Fathers Day is NEXT WEEKEND! Show Dad just how much you care - and support fistula patients in Ethiopia - with a gift from the Hamlin Shop. Ethically made by artisans in Africa, these Fairtrade gifts will add unique colour in Dads life. Whether your Dad is a fashion icon, always beach-bound, cooking up a storm in the kitchen, or is constantly on the go, the Hamlin Shops Fathers Day collection has the perfect gift for Dad!... Explore the Hamlin Shops range of ethical gifts for Dad bit.ly/34GyXTe #giftsthatgiveback #FathersDay2020

01.01.2022 HEALING LIVES IS OUT TODAY and we are so excited! Order your copy online from the Hamlin Shop https://bit.ly/2H0UTPa With over 60,000 women treated and a friendship spanning over 50 years, the story of Dr Catherine Hamlin and Mamitu Gashe reflects the love and care central to the work of Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia. Healing Lives beautifully tells their story. We cannot wait for you to read it. ... Proceeds from Hamlin Shop book purchases will support Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia and help realise Dr Catherine Hamlin’s vision for a fistula-free Ethiopia. #HealingLives #EradicatingFistulaForever

01.01.2022 Make your birthday count this year by giving the gift of dignity and hope to a woman needlessly suffering with obstetric fistula. A woman like Wubanchi. You have given me life again, confident and dreaming to continue my education and became a strong woman with a successful future. Wubanchi Learn more about sharing your special day with Hamlin here https://fundraising.hamlin.org.au/celebrateforhamlin