Leaving a Legacy
Healing and hope for future generations of Ethiopian women
Planned giving, such as naming 'Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation Fund' in your Will (also known as a legacy gift,) is a simple, powerful and flexible way to make an enduring commitment to Ethiopian women.
A gift in your Will - or living trust – will transform the lives of future generations of Ethiopian women through the prevention and treatment of devastating childbirth injuries.
A bequest or gift in your Will can allow you to make a bigger impact than you ever thought possible. Whether large or small, your gift will ensure sustainable funding for our life-changing work - and it is greatly appreciated.
Here’s how your planned gift could help Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia into the future.
- $36,000 could restore the lives and dignity of 40 women through standard fistula surgery
- $100,000 could restore the lives and dignity of 40 women through complex fistula surgery
Annalisa wanted to make a lifelong difference
Long-term supporter, Annalisa, has included a planned gift to Hamlin.
“I strongly empathize with women suffering from horrific injuries related to obstructed labor that leave them incontinent, shunned and living in isolation and poverty. It is not their fault they lose their babies and get injured during childbirth. They need to be fully supported.
The first time I heard about Catherine Hamlin and obstetric fistula was through her book, The Hospital by the River. Catherine and her husband, Reg sacrificed much and were inspirational for dedicating their lives to eradicate obstetric fistula from Ethiopia.
I went on the 16-day Hamlin Ethiopian Adventure in November 2015. It is heart-warming and uplifting to be able to help women recover from ill health and misery to live productive lives amongst family and community. I feel privileged to help prevent obstructed births through Hamlin’s cohorts of midwives, who are bringing about long-term change.
We should honor Catherine and Reg’s legacy by continuing their work and building bridges between our two countries.”
How to leave a legacy gift
By naming 'Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation Fund' in your Will, you’re making a significant contribution to the prevention and treatment of devastating childbirth injuries in Ethiopia. A planned gift is an easy and thoughtful way to leave a lasting tribute to a wonderful cause.
You can bequeath a specific dollar amount, property to be sold, or a percentage of your residual estate. Your estate will receive an estate tax charitable deduction for the amount of the gift.
Myriad USA can provide you with sample language to include in your last will and testament to make a charitable bequest to your existing legacy fund, or to establish a new legacy fund at Myriad USA.
If you are based in the US or Canada and are interested in leaving a bequest to Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation or would like more information, please email [email protected]. Please also email us If you have already named Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation Fund in your Will. By letting us know, we can thank you, record your planned gift and ensure you receive regular updates about the programs your gift will support.
Your legacy gift can empower a woman like Elsabet
“Bequests help to ensure that future generations of Ethiopian women and girls who suffer the debilitating effects of obstetric fistula will receive the treatment they need. Thank you for considering Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation in your Will.”
- Dr Catherine Hamlin
