Events
Upcoming Events
We are delighted to invite you to the following inspiring events. These rare opportunities offer insights into the incredible difference your support makes for women and babies in East Africa. Proceeds from events go towards supporting this life-saving work.
If you’d like to organise someone from Barbara May Foundation to visit your school, workplace or church, or you’d like to host a fundraising event, please get in touch.
Make sure you’re signed up for our newsletter (form at the bottom of this page) so you can hear about upcoming events!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Online Event
With Dr Andrew Browning AM and the Barbara May Foundation
When: Thursday 27th November 2025
Time: 1pm – 2pm (AEDT)
Where: Online Zoom Event
You’re invited to join us for our annual online event: 2025 Impact Update: A Year of Safe Births, where we’ll share stories, news, and the impact your generosity has made possible across Africa this year.
This event is a special chance to connect with our global community of supporters and celebrate the incredible difference your giving has made – especially ahead of Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to generosity and hope.
Meet & Greet in Adelaide
With Dr Andrew Browning AM and Karen Baker, General Manager
When: Friday 19th December 2025
Time: 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Where: Taikunthi Restaurant
RSVP by Thursday 11th December
You’re invited to join us in Adelaide!
Nibbles will be provided. Drinks are available for purchase.
We look forward to giving you an update on the many women we have been able to help in Africa due to your ongoing support of the Foundation.
PAST EVENTS
Brisbane Event – QLD
With Dr Andrew Browning AM and the Barbara May Foundation
When: Thursday 18th September 2025
Time: 5pm to 7pm
Where: Stamford Plaza, Brisbane, QLD
Join us at the Stamford Hotel River Room to hear Dr Browning’s latest stories and updates about maternal healthcare and fistula injuries in Africa. Plus, we’ll share about a new hospital opening in 2026.
Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine on arrival and a variety of hot and cold canapes.
Please note there will be a bar at the event if you wish to purchase additional drinks.
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Orange Winery Event – NSW
With Dr Andrew Browning AM and the Barbara May Foundation
When: Saturday 17th May 2025
Where: De Salis Wines, Orange, NSW
Join us in the rustic De Salis Winemakers’ Shed to hear Dr Browning’s latest stories and updates about the state of maternal healthcare, including fistula repairs and prevention in East Africa. Plus, we’ll share about our two new maternity hospitals!
Grazing boards will be provided as well as two glasses of wine per guest.
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Melbourne Medical Evening – VIC
With Dr Andrew Browning AM and Dr Samantha Hargreaves
When: 15th February 2025
Where: Melbourne – Private Location
Dr Sam Hargreaves, Deputy Chair of the Barbara May Foundation, warmly invites you to share a traditional Ethiopian meal while hearing about the incredible work of Dr Andrew Browning AM.
Dr Browning has performed over 8,000 surgeries in Africa, changing the lives of women who have suffered an obstetric fistula. He is widely regarded as one of the finest fistula surgeons in the world and has authored, or co-authored, over 70 publications, many of which are pioneering works on fistula treatment.
Hear Dr Browning’s personal stories and insights from his work, including the complexities he faces in surgeries, as he helps the poorest and most disadvantaged women of East Africa.
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How can you help?
Programmes supported wholly or in part by the Barbara May Foundation include:
. The building and operations of the Vision Maternity Care Hospital in Barhirdar, Ethiopia.
. The operations of the Barbara May Maternity Hospital in Mille, Ethiopia.
. Kivulini Maternity Centre – Maternity Africa, Tanzania. This centre provides obstetric services and an extensive fistula repair programme which includes significant outreach programmes.
. Tertiary education of local medical professionals.