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Former GreenLamp-sponsored student is first female midwife to head up Ethiopian health centre
Belen Kakabo graduated from the Hamlin College of Midwives in 2015, having been the second student sponsored by GreenLamp. Five years on,…
Hamlin College of Midwives graduate transforms a struggling health centre
In a health centre in Olonso in south-west Ethiopia, expectant and new mothers enjoy improved care thanks to the work of its head, Aster…
Comfort and Joy: Yenu’s choice for herself and her baby
For many pregnant women in Ethiopia, health centres provide safety and comfort during what is a potentially life-threatening experience….
In loving memory of Dr Catherine Hamlin, 1924 – 2020
We were deeply moved and saddened by Dr Catherine Hamlin’s passing in Addis Ababa on March 18, 2020. As the founder of Hamlin Fistula…
Empowering midwives and labouring mothers by teaching upright birthing positions
After last year’s successful trip to Ethiopia to teach midwives and midwifery students the use and benefits of upright birthing positions…
Connecting, supporting and building skills at the Hamlin Midwives Alumni Network Summit
We believe it’s important to support and empower midwives not only as students but long term throughout their careers, building…
Sustainable Solar Suitcases through strong partnerships
The aim of the recent GreenLamp Project Team field trip earlier in 2019 was to visit health centres in the SNNPR region, a region where…
Educating and empowering rural midwives through the Hamlin Midwives Alumni Network
After the success of last year’s first ever GreenLamp sponsored and co-organized Hamlin Midwifery Alumni Network Summit, we are thrilled…
Supporting safe births benefits families and their communities
We would like birth to be a safe, joyful experience for every mother, their extended family and community. GreenLamp team member Linda…
Helping to facilitate humanitarian aid in South Sudan
GreenLamp took a valuable, one-off opportunity to donate 49 rechargeable headlamps to Medair, an NGO who helps vulnerable populations in…
Teacher exchange strengthens ties and deepens learning
Many of you will remember that as part of our efforts to strengthen our midwifery education initiatives we have partnered with the…
Bringing midwives together to share and learn at the Hamlin Midwifery Network Alumni Summit
In any profession it’s important to share best practice and keep skills up-to-date, and midwifery is no exception. With that in mind,…
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Members are the ‘rocks’ of our community, they motivate us, support us, generate new ideas, and help us to advance our goals and make a greater impact. If you want to meet like-minded people, get to know us and the multi-faceted work we do through our exclusive Membership Circle events, then please sign-up and join us.
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