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.
Read MoreRecently, our staff visited Hambo Primary School, and upon arrival, were warmly greeted in sign language by students and teachers.
Read MoreAfterschool 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.
Read MoreInvesting 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.
Read MoreThe 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!
Read MoreThere is a lot of support and skills surrounding Tsedeke, his family, and other children with disabilities.
Read MoreA group of eight women from the village of Farsuma mobilized their community to build a kindergarten for their youngest children. The nearest school for these youngsters was much too far away for them to walk safely.
Read MoreWe recently met Mesert, a 22-year-old student with a physical disability, at Mudula Primary School.
Read MoreTadewos is an unconventional student at Gaecha Primary School- he couldn’t attend school as a young boy because he had significant vision problems, but he never gave up.
Read MoreIn 2019, I finally saw students with different disabilities attending our school!
Read MoreGirls at Saruma School have access to support and period care, and it ‘s creating a huge impact on the number of girls attending school.
Read MoreInclusive Education is Changing Lives for Children and Adults with Physical Disabilities in Southwest Ethiopia
Read MoreThis past February, we met Bezawit, a third-grade student, at the Balela school reading room.
Read MoreEarly-grade mother-tongue books were delivered to the Balela and Saruma schools during our visit to Ethiopia, and more will be distributed over the next several weeks.
Read MoreStudents shouldn’t have to fail or drop out of school because they don’t have access to simple vision screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
Read MoreEarly access to quality books sets a child up for future success in their education.
Read More2022 was a very busy year. Here are some images highlighting the impact in the communities we serve.
Read MoreTesfanesh is a volunteer teacher at the school and is the vice-secretary of the Cluster Level Association for her local women’s self-help groups.
Read MoreThe power of women uniting for the well-being of their children is not only universal but also unstoppable.
Read MoreClose your eyes and think of a photo that puts a smile on your face.
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