Stories of change
The new ambulance saves lives
Ajana: She was in labour for many long hours. Fortunately, her husband telephoned the new ambulance service.
Learning from bad experiences
Askale: Since her third pregnancy, the 25-year-old mother knows that her pelvis is too narrow for a normal childbirth.
The strong desire to help others
Belen: The 22-year-old midwifery student from Ethiopia is in her 4th year of studies and looking forward to the practical part.
Regaining joy
Fatima: The 16-year-old patient is glad that her obstetric fistula could be healed and that she can live with her parents again.
Passing on expertise is important
Fikru: The 29-year-old nurse loves to teach student midwives practical skills.
Introduction to practical work
Illi: The 20-year-old student loves the many aspects of practical training at the Hamlin Midwifery College in Addis Abeba.
Women with medical knowledge are scarce
Jara: The 19-year-old student midwife can already provide initial treatment in an emergency.
Hope for a second chance
Merina: The 22-year-old former fistula patient has not yet lost hope of bearing her own child.
Exposed to violence
Minara: As a 14-year-old bride, she could hardly defend herself against her husband's and in-law's aggressions.
Hope despite many failed attempts
Shahla: When she was in labour for five days at 15 years of age, she couldn't know what the consequences would be.
A great responsibility
Tigist: The 23-year-old midwife runs a health centre in Ethiopia together with her colleague.
A series of misfortunes
Umi: The 21-year-old widow was thrown out of the house by her husband's relatives, despite being pregnant.
Social reintegration is a high hurdle
Wobete: When she was a 12-year-old bride, her supposedly secure marriage turned into a long battle for her personal dignity.