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A truly inspiring woman who has done so much good for so many and for so long. May she Rest In Peace knowing she has left the women of Ethiopia in better health and with a better future. She is an inspiration for us all as we move forward in our own uncertain times.

Rest in peace to our hero Mother Dr. Catherine Hamlin You may be gone but you will never be forgotten
Your legacy will live forever ❤💛💚🙌🙏

An unselfish accomplishment throughout a long lifespan. RIP. See my book in Norwegian: “Kulturkræsj”.

A beautiful woman who exemplified the ideal beautiful human being for all of us to imminate Thank you Catherine for you life among us all.

Very gratefull for the thousands of lives you have saved and made to live.RIP

Thank you Catherine. Your kindness and enduring spirit will live in our hearts and minds. You gave joy and hope to many. You are a pioneer and a saint.

I have seen their suffering while I was in medical school and when I was attaching Gyn ObS FISTULA center…Dr Catherine Hamlin Ethiopian heroine..May your soul rest in peace and you will alwyas be remembered and you have been missed already.😪😭

Rest now Catherine in the knowledge that you have returned life to so many. Your beloved Reg is waiting, my Mum Hazel is also waiting for a long morning coffee natter with you.

Catherine what outstanding work you have done for people around the world, just amazing! l wish there were more people in this world like You!!! We will endevor to fundraise as much as possible for you in the next 12 months…. RIP

A great woman, a great doctor a great humanitarian.
Thank you for showing us the way.
Thank you for a living a life really worthy of admiration
Thank you for showing us a little discomfort isn’t such a bad thing.
But most importantly thank you for all the smiles you put on all those faces.
We will forever be indebted to you.
Rest easy doc.
Of course we do not forget your husband either, we thank him too.

So sad to hear that you are no longer with us. You are a real inspiration for us all. Thanks for all you have done. With a lot of love.

Yesterday we lost one of the world greatest humanitarian Dr Catherine Hamlin. She gave her life to save vulnerable young women in Ethiopia. We will continue to support her dream to eradicate obstetric fistula from the world. Dr. Catherine Hamlin, we will miss you. We love you! Thank you for everything you did for our country. Rest In Peace!

R.i.P., your footsteps will stay forever.

My personal hero! You’ve inspired me so deeply! You gave hope to the hopeless! Although you & Mr. Hamlin are no longer here in the physical form, your legacy will live on forever through the countless lives you’ve changed, the people you’ve inspired, and the many medical professionals you’ve trained. What a life, rest in power!

Emaye,
Thank you so much for being there for Ethiopian women.
We miss you already. We will always remember you. May you rest in eternal peace.
We love you so much emayiye!!!

What a loss😪 A beautiful soul . Dr Hamil changed so many lives . She was a shining star .thank you for all you have done indeed your legacy remains. Rest in peace

It is with a sad heart and grateful memories I receive the news about Catherine Hamlin’s passing. Among many important things that she represents in my professional life as a midwife and a development worker my earliest memory remains the most important. As a 6 year old girl living with my family in Addis Abeba, I almost lost my mother in an obstetric emergency where she haemorrhaged in late pregnancy. She was rushed to the then called Lil’ Tsahai Hospital where Catherine was on call that night. She knew what she had to do, she found a blood donor, she saw to the needs of my mum(and dad) in a way they could never forget. Nor can I. My little brother to be, did not survive but my mother did. I bow to you Catherine and to your work, for all those lives that you saved and for all the lives of women, girls and their families that you have restored.
Thank you and may you rest in peace as your long and tireless work now is done.

Rest In Peace, Dr. CATHRINE HAMLIN!!

The most selfless human being with a lifelong commitment to helping and living for others!

We Ethiopians are indebted forever for your sacrifice and service to helping the most disadvantaged and vulnerable women!

Rest in peace again and you will be missed greatly!!

The Fistula Clinic as it was then known was the first project I was responsible for when I joined World Vision Canada in 1976. Over the next four decades I had occassions to witness both Reginald and Catherine as they ministered to their beautiful patients. They gave them human touch which many had been denied for years. They gave them healing and they gave them hope. Catherine bravely carried on the work after Reginald’s death – motivated by both the great need and God’s continued call on her life. I am one of those blessed to have known this amazing woman and testify to the difference she and her team made in the lives of countless women. Yes Catherine, your legacy and the work lives on. Others have responded to the call to ensure your work continues – like the Fistula Foundation in the US. As God welcomes you home, may He bless those who continue the work you and Reginald began. Thank you Catherine – for a life well lived. Well done – good and faithful servant. Sincerely, Linda Tripp

What an amazing women and doctor who changed the life of so many women, trained and established fistula health care with humility, dedication and length of time. I had the honour of spending some time alone with her when she visited her niece in Australia. Her book is inspirational.May she now take her rest with the angels and her beloved Lord.