After many wonderful years, we’ve made the difficult decision to close the Hamlin Shop on 1 July 2025.
Like so many small enterprises, the shop has felt the impact of rising costs and inflation, making it harder to sustain in a way that delivers both financial viability and meaningful impact for the women we serve in Ethiopia.
This wasn’t an easy choice—but it is the right one. And while the shop may be closing, the legacy it leaves behind is one we will always treasure.
More than a shop
The Hamlin Shop has never been just about shopping. From our early days in Turramurra, to the global reach of our online boutique, every purchase has made an impact.
Thanks to your support, the shop has helped fund life-changing surgeries, support compassionate care, and restore dignity to thousands of women in Ethiopia suffering the devastating pain of obstetric fistula and other childbirth injuries.
Our customers have also championed ethical, artisan-made products—many crafted by women and social enterprises across Africa. You have helped these small businesses thrive.
Last chance to buy a unique gift
As we prepare to close our doors, we invite you to shop the final collection and make the most of our closing down sales.
There’s still time to purchase from our curated range of beautiful, ethically sourced items at greatly reduced prices, including:
- Artisan-made jewellery and accessories
- Handwoven textiles and fashion
- Fair trade homewares
- Books which tell the Hamlin’s inspiring story
Browse the collection one last time and pick up a meaningful gift for yourself or a loved one. Once these items are gone, they won’t be restocked.
What comes next
Though the Hamlin Shop is closing, our mission is not. We remain as determined as ever to end obstetric fistula in Ethiopia, forever.
There are still so many ways to get involved:
- Make a tax-deductible donation to fund surgery and care
- Host a fundraiser in your community
- Become a regular giver and help us plan ahead
- Leave a Gift in your Will to create lasting change
- Join us for the trip of a lifetime on our Hamlin Ethiopian Adventure
You can continue to be part of Catherine Hamlin’s legacy by standing with the women who need us most. Together, we can restore dignity and health to every woman suffering from fistula.
To every supporter who visited the shop, shopped online, or gave a gift on behalf of a loved one—thank you. You’ve helped transform lives, spark hope, and bring joy in the most meaningful ways.
We hope you’ll visit the shop in these final weeks and help us celebrate its legacy—one last purchase at a time.
Explore the sale products for some great bargains for all the family.