Our Governance

The Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation is an independent charity established to raise funds and awareness for Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia, a healthcare network of six hospitals, the Desta Mender rehabilitation center, the Hamlin College of Midwives and 90 Hamlin-supported midwifery clinics. 

Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia is the reference organization and leader in the fight to eradicate obstetric fistula around the world, blazing a trail for holistic treatment and care that empowers women to reassert their humanity, secure their health and wellbeing, and regain their roles in their families and communities.

Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia’s governance and team is 100% Ethiopian with over 550 professionals – many of whom were trained by Catherine – working across the organization to deliver the Hamlin Model of Care for women with fistula injuries. 

Both organizations are committed to achieving Catherine and Reg’s vision for a fistula-free Ethiopia – and we won’t stop until it is eradicated. Forever.