When a woman suffering with a fistula hears about the work of HFE, they are usually located in some of the most remote parts of Ethiopia and have to endure a laborious trek to get to the nearest hospital. For most, this will mean many kilometres of walking, usually barefoot.

The Barefoot challenge is a fundraiser set up for participants in New Zealand to complete their own barefoot walk while raising funds for Hamlin Fistula NZ. The challenge will run from March to May, 2021.

Photography credit to Mary F. Calvert