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University Transition Awards – Abaynesh’s Story
- July 25, 2021
- Posted by: Rob_PE
- Categories: Access to Education, University Transition Awards
No CommentsFor Abaynesh and thousands of students like her throughout Ethiopia, 12th grade was supposed to be a year filled with preparing for graduation and studying for the national university entrance exam. Instead, it was cut short when schools were abruptly closed in March 2020 due to COVID-19 and students were told to return to their villages without knowing how they would finish the school year.
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The Power of Community to Change a Life
- July 7, 2021
- Posted by: Rob_PE
- Categories: Healthy Villages, Iron Roofs
Tiru, age 78, lives in the Wufta Dati community located 20 km north of Dangla town. When Project Ethiopia began working in her area this year, she was one of 37 homes to receive iron roofing intended to create a dry, healthy living environment for those with no other means to afford such an improvement. Her new home would not have been possible, however, if it weren’t for the generosity and support of her community.
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Beekeeping Fuels Economic Empowerment in Dangla
- July 1, 2021
- Posted by: Rob_PE
- Categories: Economic Opportunities, Farmers' Associations
The practice and art of beekeeping has been a longstanding staple in the history of Ethiopia’s economic development. A global leader in the development of beeswax and honey, Ethiopia possesses the 5th most beehives of any country in the world, after only India, China, Turkey and Iran.