In a rural area of Ethiopia’s Sidama region, women travel from local villages to receive expert pre- and postnatal care at a health centre headed by Belen Kakabo, the second midwife to be sponsored by GreenLamp. In one particular village the centre is so renowned that...
For many pregnant women in Ethiopia, health centres provide safety and comfort during what is a potentially life-threatening experience. This is certainly the case for Yenu, an expectant mother in rural south-east Ethiopia. Yenu was six months pregnant with her second...
We believe it’s important to support and empower midwives not only as students but long term throughout their careers, building relationships with them as individuals and helping them maintain the support network they have from each other. The Hamlin Midwives Alumni...
We would like birth to be a safe, joyful experience for every mother, their extended family and community. GreenLamp team member Linda Elzvik was privildeged to witness such a birth during her recent trip to Ethiopia, thanks to the skilled Hamlin trained midwife on...
Getting the money together for projects is always a big challenge, but our commitment to the Solar Suitcase initiative doesn’t end with fundraising. In March 2017, GreenLamp team members Kathleen Hedman and Joanna Boyd travelled to Ethiopia as part of our continuous...
