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May 14, 2025
International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

On the International Day to Eradicate Obstetric Fistula, and every day, the Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation remains determined to build a fistula-free world for every woman.

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May 14, 2025
The moment she hears she’s cured

Tesfanesh suffered with an obstetric fistula injury for six years then finally she heard the news she thought she never would.

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May 12, 2025
From hiding to healing: Tesfanesh’s Story

Tesfanesh hid for years from her community after suffering an obstetric fistula until she was found by a Hamlin Patient Identification Officer.

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April 17, 2025
Martha ignites change in Didessa

Martha lives in the heart of Didessa, a small Ethiopian village cradled by lush hills and fields. Now 70, Martha’s life has been marked by hidden struggles and quiet strength.

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April 7, 2025
You are honoring a great humanitarian

Thank you for continuing Catherine’s legacy of humanity and determination through your support of our recent appeal.

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March 31, 2025
A baby after obstetric fistula for Debritu

Debritu suffered an obstetric fistula and later returned to Hamlin's Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital for a different reason.

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March 19, 2025
Going beyond surgery: Abebech's story

After completing training programs, Abebech now has everything she needs to lead a meaningful and productive life.

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February 17, 2025
A child called Hamlin

When Biftu gave birth to a girl, she named her Hamlin in honour of the place where she received care and compassion.

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Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation is fiscally sponsored by Myriad USA (formerly King Baudouin Foundation United States - KBFUS) (EIN582277856) and Myriad Canada (RCO769784893RR0001)

Photography credits to Cameron Bloom, Nigel Brennan, Mary F. Calvert, Kate Geraghty, Amber Hooper, Joni Kabana, Johannes Remling and Martha Tadesse.

Patient names have been changed to protect the identities of those we help.