Women We Admire Dr. Catherine Hamlin (1924 - )
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 In 1959, Dr. Catherine
Hamlin and her husband, Dr. Reg Hamlin, moved from Australia to Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia to work as OB/GYNs. They began to encounter women suffering from
obstetric fistulas, a rarity in the developed world, but all too common for
women who don't receive adequate medical care. This would become the focus of their work. Even after her
husband's death, Dr. Hamlin maintained her focus on these women that are outcasts
from their village and families. Today, at the age of 86, she continues to be
active at the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital she and her husband founded. This
remains the only hospital in the world exclusively dedicated to fistula repair.
They also opened Desta Mender - a village close to the hospital, which serves
as a haven for women who require on-going medical care and could not return to
their villages. In talking about her patients, Dr Hamlin says, "They arrived to
be treated with nothing in the world but hope.... It was impossible not to be
touched and give them love."
For more information see
[ www.hamlinfistula.org.au/drhamlin/history. ]
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Programming for Pomegranate
In the past months, we have told you about the development of 5 programming streams for
Pomegranate Place: Body, Soul, Mind, Creativity and Anara. This month we'd like
to highlight the Mind Stream.
Mind Stream Launch
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In keeping with nurturing
the whole woman and understanding the importance of addressing both the left
and right sides of our brain, the MIND stream at Pomegranate Place tackles the
practical realities of day-to-day living while maintaining an awareness of the
value of our unique qualities as women.
The programs and events offered in the MIND stream will address a
wide spectrum of topics such as the aging process, financial planning, leadership,
life transitions and how to be your own handywoman!
While these are serious
subjects that address the seriousness of life, our goal is to learn and grow
while infusing fun, joy and laughter into every program. Topics will be addressed on a practical
and accessible level that allows participants to seamlessly put their learning
into practice!
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If I Live to Be 100 Book
Discussion with Sue Griggs
Tuesday, October 19 (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
Come prepared to share your
insights learned from the lives of Centenarians whose stories comprise this
engaging book. NPR Correspondent
Neenah Ellis was given a grant to seek out and interview those who had lived to
at least 100 years old. She shares the stories of their lives and the ways in which
having her life intersect with theirs both instructed and changed her own life.
Their stories inspire, motivate and challenge us to live lives of meaning. [ More ]
Women and Politics: Why
Women's Voices Matter
with Katie Groke Ellis from The White House Project
Tuesday, October 26 (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
When women
leaders bring their voices, vision and leadership to the table alongside men,
the debate is more robust and the policy is more inclusive and sustainable.
Join this important conversation about the need for women to get involved in
politics at all levels. The White House Project, a national, nonpartisan,
not-for-profit organization, aims to advance women's leadership in all
communities and sectors, up to the U.S. presidency. By filling the leadership
pipeline with a richly diverse, critical mass of women, we make American
institutions, businesses and government truly representative.
[ More ]
Katie
Groke Ellis is the Rocky Mountain Regional Director for the White House Project
and has a background in running ballot initiative campaigns and grassroots
organizing.
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Building Bridges of Friendship
Introducing: Wildflower Women's Foundation - founded
by Joan Rogliano
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Divorce is a word that
seems to make most people uncomfortable. So does widowhood. Yet these two
transitions will affect the majority of us at some point in our lives. Where do
we turn for the true support from someone who has been there?
The Wildflower Women's
Foundation's was formed by women to support women and their families as they
navigate these difficult and often frightening times. It provides a trusted
resource to give women the information they need to make the best choices for
themselves and their children. It also enables them to create a new
community with those that have experienced the challenges that they are facing.
Wildflower
Women's Foundation is a spirit and a kinship, filled with enrichment and
optimism! To learn more, please
see their website at [ www.wildflowerwomensfoundation.org.
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