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On International Friendship Day, observed each year on 30 July, we celebrate one of humanity’s most powerful and healing bonds: friendship.

During Birth Trauma Awareness Week in the United Kingdom, we are reminded that birth trauma can affect every part of a woman’s life — her body, her emotional health, her relationships and her sense of self.

After graduating from the Hamlin College of Midwives, Sister Tsedenya’s first deployment was to a small rural clinic in North Mecha. She arrived guided by the spirit of Dr Catherine.

After successful surgery, Genet is now taking part in Hamlin's Women's Empowerment Program at Desta Mender

For almost two decades, Almaz, a nurse aide, has been welcoming women at the start of their healing journey.

For 17 years, Makda watched her daughter Genet live with the pain and isolation of obstetric fistula. This is her story of love, resilience — and the joy of seeing her daughter finally heal.

When a woman like Genet* undergoes surgery for obstetric fistula, the impact extends far beyond the operating theatre. Dr Bitew Abebe explains why.

Explore the latest impact data from our Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia clinical team.