by Mikaela Robertson | Apr 4, 2025 | Stories
Hilda suffered an obstetric fistula during childbirth as a teenager. Hear her story below. Hilda’s Story: From Ashamed to Ambassador! When Hilda was fifteen, she was married and soon fell pregnant. After three days of labour, Hilda was in critical...
by Mikaela Robertson | Mar 20, 2025 | News and Articles
This latest news update from Barbara May Foundation covers: Volunteer story from Tanzania Donations and gifts making a difference Margaret’s story (fistula patient) News on Dr Andrew Browning’s current trip to Africa Melbourne event photos Upcoming events!...
by Mikaela Robertson | Feb 13, 2025 | News and Articles
The staff at Sydney Local Health District (SLHD), NSW, have collectively donated OVER $2 MILLION to support the Barbara May Maternity Hospital in Mille, Ethiopia. Incredible Long-Term Partnership The staff at SLHD have been supporting the Barbara May Foundation’s work...
by Mikaela Robertson | Nov 21, 2024 | Stories
Loretta is from Chad, right in the centre of Africa. She had been living with a fistula for three years and is now a widow. Loretta had already used all her savings to travel from Chad to Cameroon to be operated upon, but devastatingly, that operation...
