It is with deep sadness we share the news of the passing of Dr Catherine Hamlin, co-founder of Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia.
On Wednesday March 18th Catherine passed away peacefully at her home on the grounds of the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia where she has lived for 61 years.
A tremendous person who worked towards achieving extra-ordinary things. Things that are the right of everyone, good health and a future free of fear, isolation and discrimination. Thank You.
Words can’t express how much you changed people’s lives for the better. I’ll always remember your kindness and your example. On behalf of everyone – thank you.
I am a great admirer of Catherine Hamlin, for her dedicated cores in helping those poor womens, who at no fault of their own have suffered so much.
With my small contribution to here Foundation, I hope they can succeed in keep on helping these people.
Farewell Dr Hamlin. Your contribution was amazing, your tenacity was incredible and your kindness will never be forgotten by those who knew of you. May your work and the knowledge you shared long live on and improve the health and lives for women in Ethiopia and elsewhere forever. Rest in peace.
A simple sentence or two could never encompass the decades of love and healing to which Catherine and Reg were so dedicated. Thank you for looking to the needs of others, loving unconditionally, and encouraging us to do the same. Your legacy will live on, because you worked a lifetime to make it so. Thank you, you can rest now, safe in God’s hands.
What an amazing and inspiring woman Dr. Catherine Hamlin was and will continue to be for generations to come. I am saddened to hear of her passing but know that the work of her and her husband will continue. She is an Australian treasure.
Have followed Dr Catherine Hamlin’s work for many years. What a wonderful service and a wonderful example of humanity and compassion. She inspires me to want to do better. Best wishes to all those continuing her work.
I first heard of Catherine’s via the book The Hospital By The River and immediately donated towards her work. I was immediately struck by the dedication and compassion she, and her husband, had shown towards women suffering from a condition I had never previously heard of. She truly devoted her life to these women who would have had no-one to support them without her.
Her long life has been very well lived. I pass on my condolences to her family and friends.
With sympathy, Stephanie
The world is in your debt. Thank you for your generosity of time and spirit, your training of so many midwives to continue your trail-blazing work, and your inspiration to so many. You are so sadly missed.
I wanted to kiss your hands for a long time but Iam sad now I will not be able to do that any more. You have been a sign of real humanity for me. You made the world a better place. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for touching and saving my fellow Ethiopan women. You are beyond words.
Rest in Peace
I am female. I was born and raised in Ethiopia. I grew up hearing the horror stories of forced marriage, its despicable consequences, and Dr. Hamlin’s effort to help this man-made tragedy. Currently, I live in the USA. I am in the healthcare field, and Dr. Hamlin is one of the reasons why I decided to volunteer with mission trips and pursue higher education so that I can make even a greater impact. Thank you for showing us what it means to live a selfless yet meaningful life. You will always be my hero!!!
We lost such an incredible woman! She lived her life for those forgotten women throughout Ethiopia and saved many of them. Thank you so much for what you did and you will be remembered in our communities. RIP Dr. Catherine!
Thank you Dr. Hamlin
I became a the nurse that I am today because of you. I had always hoped to meet it work with you one day. I know that will never happen now but I will forever cherish the work that you did and the impact you had on me.
Thank you
Jessica
From Sydney, Australia
Dr Catherine Hamlin will live on in the incredible work she has done. Her name will be spoken forever by grandmothers, mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts and nieces all women for whom she changed lives.
I am saddened by the loss of such inspirational woman Dr. Cathrine she will live ever in many women’s heart for her unreserved love and great work done. May GOD keep her in his side and rest her in Peace.
Catherine could have lived a life of comfort in her native country, instead she choose to sacrify that for the comfort of poor Ethiopian women. She is the reflection of humanity at its finest. One of the very few who is not answering any questions from God.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.” I Love you every day. Now I miss everyday! Lots of love 💓 Ethiopia lost an angel!!!
