Collaborating with Yirgamelm Regional Fistula Hospital to Treat Women with Uterine Vaginal Prolapse (UVP) & Fistula

Now, more than ever, women are speaking up for other women, encouraging them to seek treatment.

healthGina DaCruzSeptember 5, 2025Utero-vaginal prolapse, uterine prolapse, fistula

Women Now Have Access to Prenatal Ultrasounds in Central Ethiopia

Ultrasounds at local health centers provide essential medical services and instill a sense of reassurance and care among pregnant women like Mehiret.

healthGina DaCruzSeptember 3, 2025prenatal ultrasound, maternal and child, maternity care

Maternity Waiting Rooms Supports Expectant Mothers in Central Ethiopia

Maternity waiting rooms provide a safe place for mothers to rest, eat, and receive medical care from trained midwives.

healthGina DaCruzSeptember 3, 2025maternal and child, maternity care

Health Extension Workers- The Frontline of Healthcare in Central Ethiopia

Health extension workers, or HEWs, are frontline healthcare workers of Ethiopia, providing primary health care services at the community level.

healthGina DaCruzAugust 27, 2025Public health, digital health, maternal and child

Clean Water = Healthy Families

Lata shared, “…this water point has brought peace and stability to our lives.”

water, health, empowerment, economic, agricultureGina DaCruzAugust 27, 2025women and girls, clean water, empowerment

Empowered Women Lift Up Communities in Central Ethiopia!

The power of women uniting is an incredible force for good.

empowermentGina DaCruzAugust 27, 2025women and girls, empowerment, gender equality, community development

Empowered Women = Empowered Communities

The women of the Sera Meserat group shared their personal stories with us, highlighting the group's impact on their personal and community well-being.

empowerment, economicGina DaCruzAugust 27, 2025empowerment, pottery, women and girls

Gaecha Farmers are seeing real results

Farmers from the village of Gaecha shared their thoughts on the impact of the agricultural program on their farming practices and their family’s overall well-being.

agricultureGina DaCruzJanuary 30, 2025agriculture, food insecurity

Women are Growing the Economy in Central Ethiopia

Women’s Self-Help Groups empower their members to create better futures for themselves, their families, and the community.

empowermentGina DaCruzOctober 3, 2024women and girls, empowerment

Education for Children with Physical Disabilities Brings Hope to Hiwot and Her Family

Hiwot’s parents were encouraged to hear about the educational, emotional, and social support available to their daughter and agreed to send her to school immediately.

educationGina DaCruzAugust 14, 2024inclusive education, disability inclusion, quality education

"My neighbors were stunned to see me outside of my home!" Dijame's Story

“…For me, it was unthinkable that I would have a chance to live again. But my God sent WEEMA workers to me. I see them as angels who came to me with good news.”

Teachers at Hambo School are Putting Their Sign-Language Training to Work!

Recently, our staff visited Hambo Primary School, and upon arrival, were warmly greeted in sign language by students and teachers.

educationGina DaCruzJuly 15, 2024sign language, inclusive education, disability inclusion

Resilience and the Power of Women Working Together- Abaynesh's Women's Self-Help Group

The ripple effect of women’s self-help groups is transformative to women, their families, and the larger community.

empowermentGina DaCruzJune 21, 2024empowerment, women and girls, small business

Midwives and Front Line Workers are Educating Pregnant Women and Fathers at Pregnant Women's Conferences in Central Ethiopia

In 2024, 545 pregnant women and 17 husbands attended the conferences to learn about issues impacting their health and wellbeing.

healthGina DaCruzJune 21, 2024maternal and child

April is Deaf History Month- Tutoring is Essential for Students with Disabilities

Afterschool tutoring, including sign language training and homework support, is essential for students with disabilities who started school at a later age; helping to decrease their education gap.

educationGina DaCruzApril 29, 2024inclusive education, disability inclusion

Water is Life! Updates on Clean Water Access Projects in Central Ethiopia

Community involvement is critical for water projects to become sustainable.

waterGina DaCruzApril 11, 2024clean water, women and girls, maternal and child, sanitation hygiene

April is School Library Appreciation Month, Bilen's Story At Mudula High School Library

Investing in quality school libraries is essential- they provide a quiet and safe space for students to access books and educational resources, and give them the space to collaborate and explore their interests with their peers.

educationGina DaCruzApril 11, 2024highschool improvement, school library, reference books

February is Library Lover's Month! Let's Celebrate the Impact of Libraries on Students of All Ages!

The Degale Library is busy on most school days, full of students studying and using the resource materials. Last year (2023), over 20,000 people visited the library!

educationGina DaCruzApril 4, 2024public libraries, inclusive education, early reading

High-Volume School Vision Screening Reaches Over 5,000 Students in Central Ethiopia

We partnered with the Himalayan Cataract Project for our yearly high-volume vision screening campaign. Screenings were held eight at local schools, reaching over 5,000 students in Central Ethiopia.

Gina DaCruzApril 4, 2024