The Hamlin College of Midwives and GreenLamp collaboratively launched the “Hamlin Midwives Alumni Network” on July 28, 2018 at Elilly International Hotel, Addis Ababa. The summit was attended by more than 80 graduates of the Hamlin College of Midwives, representatives of GreenLamp, academic staff of Hamlin College of Midwives and Senior Management Team members of Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia.
In his opening speech, Ato Zelalem Belete, Dean of the Hamlin College of Midwives and Prevention Manager, congratulated all Hamlin midwives for the successful realization of the “Hamlin Midwives Alumni Network” and thanked all who involved in the process. “GreenLamp is Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia’s reliable partner and has been supporting our college in so many ways, including the launching of this alumni network. On behalf of Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia, the Hamlin College of Midwives, and of course Dr Catherine Hamlin, I truly thank them for taking the initiative and making this network possible,” he said.
Highlighting the importance of establishing the network, GreenLamp’s President, Ms Christina Blecher, also spoke during the summit. “The network will connect alumni of the college and involve them in midwifery schemes for former, current and aspiring Hamlin College of Midwives’ students. It is a career management tool as it enables them to stay connected and maintain relationships.”
The daylong summit incorporated a number of activities, including presentations and discussions on successes, issues and challenges related to midwifery education and practice in Ethiopia and beyond.
