January 24th 1924 –
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.
Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of our angels on earth. The legacy and love she leaves behind will always inspire me to do more. RIP.
What amazing dedication to improving the future of suffering women! Vale Dr Catherine Hamlin.
I’ve adored this incredible woman for many years. Such a gift to Ethiopa, I hope her legacy will teach others to be compassionate, always. Reunited with Dr Reginald, may you both rest in loving peace ♡
Memory eternal!
My thoughts with Richard and family.
I’ve known of Catherine and Reg since babyhood because Reg was Dad’s cousin. Always in awe.
What an amazing woman and an amazing legacy. May God richly bless all the women she has helped in the past and into the future. RIP Catherine.
A brilliant lady who left behind one hell of a legacy.
I was inspired by Catherine’s generous sprit and determination to help those forgotten and out of sight.
May she rest in peace forever and may she never be forgotten.
This is like losing a member of the family.very sad news
I had the pleasure and honour of meeting Dr Hamlin on several occasions including a visit to the hospital in Addis Ababa. In the 27 years I worked for the Australian Government’s aid program, Dr Hamlin was the best person and the hospital and its work was the best thing I ever had the privilege to meet and experience. In her dealings with me she always felt like a grandmother, so humble and gracious, and yet she achieved the most amazing success in caring for the women of Ethiopia. A life well lived.
Dear Catherine,
You have been a model for the world and the world will miss you very much. Me too.
Hearing Dr. Hamlin talk with Oprah touched and opened my heart so very deeply. One year later, I was lucky enough to meet her and see her hospital. Meeting her was one of the highlights of my life. I will do my best to continue supporting your work Dr. Hamlin. Rest in peace.
Catherine was such an inspiring lady to live out her values of serving “the least of these” till the day she died. her reward on earth and in heaven is rich.
To her family and staff of Hamlin and all the women and families she has helped caring thoughts to you as you will deeply miss her. May you continue to fulfil her vision. With sympathy and gratitude for a life so well lived.
Reunited with your beloved. Home at last.
Truly an inspiring woman. What a legacy she leaves behind
Dr Catherine Hamlin, you are a true heroine who changed the lives of many Ethiopian women.
I will always remember you!
Rest In Peace to our amazing Catherine. This is such an enormous loss for the world. A strong, compassionate, driven and inspirational woman. My dad will be there in heaven to welcome you. Thank you for all that you and Reg did. 💖💖💖
Thank you so very much Dr Hamlin for your amazing compassion and generosity looking after the well-being of generations of Ethiopian women. We are indebted to you for your incredible work over the years and may you rest in peace now.
I praise God for this wonderful woman and her compassionate heart and life long service to precious women
Very sad to hear, a truly generous, selfless soul who has worked so very hard for all the women in her care. RIP Dr Catherine, I will continue to support your wonderful legacy.
Dr Hamlin will truly live on through her work for generations. I have been so inspired by her and her work. She was a truly remarkable human being. I wish love and peace to all who loved her. Time to celebrate a truly beautiful giving person who improved so many lives.