OUR MISSION
We are dedicated to helping the Fistula Foundation in its treatment and prevention of obstetric fistula, the devastating injury caused by obstructed labor; through support of the Hamlin Fistula
Hospitals in Ethiopia.

 

Ethiopian Woman


Ways YOU Can Help
Learn more and spread awareness.

Read The Book
The Hospital by the River by Catherine Hamlin, co-founder of the Hamlin Fistula Hospital. Sign the book and pass it on; perhaps to a book club. Available at www.amazon.com.
A Walk to Beautiful
Take 10 minutes to watch the movie trailer, A Walk to Beautiful, the inspirational film that documents the plight of fistula sufferers and their inspiring journey to restored health.

Knit a Shawl/Lap Blanket/Make a Donation

  • Find a friend or few to help.
  • Be creative and design your own or follow our pattern.
  • Acrylic yarn (washable), consider African colors
  • size 9 needle
  • cast on 30 stitches and knit a square.
  • Knit 40 squares until approx 58” x 38”
  • crochet or sew together.
  • Take a picture of everyone who has helped knit.
  • If you'd like to send a donation: Send a check (optional $35 suggestion) to cover expenses of new dress patient will receive when leaving hospital.
    Make check payable to:
    • The Fistula Foundation
  • Send check to:
    • The Fistula Foundation
      1171 Homestead Road, Suite 265
      Santa Clara, CA 95050
  • Please enclose a note that you are a friend of Women Helping Women.

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Send your shawl to:
Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital
PO Box 3609
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
We suggest mailing via U.S. Postal Service. Approximate cost: $20.00
Declare shawl value at $5.00.


Please email our website if
you are mailing a shawl
and we will notify
the Hospital to expect it.


These women need your help!
Thank You!

Gail W. Murray, R.N., BSN

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