Birtukan's Story Shines a Light on Uterine Prolapse, a Hidden Burden Many Women In Ethiopia Silently Live With

Uterine prolapse is a significant public health concern, affecting women's overall health and well-being in the communities we serve.

Asnakech's Story: High-volume Cataract Campaign Cures 940 Patients of Blindness in Southwest Ethiopia

We have partnered with the Himalayan Cataract Project on seven cataract surgical campaigns since 2014, and this year's partnership was, as always, truly remarkable.

healthGina DaCruzApril 4, 2023Public health, curable blindness, cure blindness

Cataract Campaign Cures 940 Patients in Southwest Ethiopia of Blindness! Meet Osse Hasiso!

We met Osse at Hossana Hospital as he awaited his bilateral cataract surgery.

healthGina DaCruzApril 4, 2023vision screening, curable blindness, Public health

2022 Year-in-Review: WEEMA's Holistic and Sustainable Development in Kembata Tembaro zone, Ethiopia

2022 was a very busy year. Here are some images highlighting the impact in the communities we serve.

Meaza Makes Sure Her Local Water Station Is Protected And Maintained

Meaza Tesfaye is a water committee member in charge of her community's water station finances.

water, empowerment, healthGina DaCruzNovember 10, 2022clean water, women and girls, gender equality

Pictures Are Worth A Thousand Words

Close your eyes and think of a photo that puts a smile on your face.

economic, education, healthGina DaCruzSeptember 19, 2022Self Help Groups, maternal and child, quality education

One pair of glasses at a time!

Did you know that 153 million people worldwide live with visual impairment due to uncorrected refractive errors? This cause of blindness can be easily corrected with glasses. When it comes to Ethiopia, refractive errors are also very common.

education, healthGuest UserApril 14, 2022inclusive education

Students take a stand against gender based violence

Young people are an important part of raising awareness on the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse as well as gender-based violence (GBV).

health, educationGuest UserDecember 12, 2021gender equality, youth

WEEMA leads the way in digital healthcare!

The Ethiopian Minister of Health has recently been digitizing healthcare systems, especially in rural Ethiopia. The current paper-based system can be bureaucratic and inefficient. The digital systems will ultimately increase accuracy, efficiency and reach for health care providers.

healthGuest UserOctober 27, 2021digital health

Bogalech serves her community with mobile health!

Bogalech has served the Tembaro District as a healthcare worker for the last 16 years. She, along with one other healthcare worker, provides frontline medical care for a community of more than 7,000 people.

healthGuest UserAugust 4, 2021digital health

Updates on COVID in Ethiopia: Vaccinations Underway!

Ethiopia started its COVID-19 vaccination campaign on March 15th after Ethiopian Airlines brought the first doses of the vaccines to Africa, thus taking the lead on the vaccine distribution for the continent.

healthGuest UserMarch 31, 2021

Student Leaders Are Educating Their Peers & Changing Mindsets!

Bethlehem is a Peer Leader at her school and is helping to change mindsets on topics such as Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) and Sexual and Reproductive Health.

health, educationGuest UserFebruary 10, 2021menstrual health, women and girls

Year-End Faces of Hope: We need your support!

As the end of the year approaches, we need your support now more than ever! 2020 has brought many challenges with increased need from our communities and the cancellation of our biggest annual fundraiser, both due to COVID. That is why a donation in any amount will make a real impact in our communities.

healthGuest UserDecember 9, 2020maternal and child

Celebrating Steps Towards an Ethiopia Free of Curable Blindness!

Today, we are excited to announce a new specialty eye center being built in Ethiopia by our partner organization, the Himalayan Cataract Project (HCP).

healthGuest UserSeptember 9, 2020curable blindness

Maternal & Child Health - Lifesaving Difference

Last week’s highlight featured WEEMA’s work with Health Extension Workers (HEWs) to equip them with digital tools so they can better serve their local communities, especially with care for mothers and children. Training HEWs is only one part of WEEMA’s larger commitment to maternal and child health in Kembata-Tembaro Zone. Today, we wanted to share this video to highlight our work in Maternal and Child healthcare.

healthGuest UserSeptember 2, 2020maternal and child

Digital Health Innovation Extends to COVID

“I would say the app is like an ‘office-less doctor’ who would manage everything there-off. Moreover, it increased my confidence…As a result, many mothers are bringing their children to our health post looking for better treatment through the mobile application.”

- Fikire, Health Extension Worker, Belela Health Post

healthGuest UserAugust 26, 2020digital health

Website Highlight Series

With all the impactful and heartwarming stories we have on our new website, we thought we would start a website highlight series to share these remarkable snippets with you.

economic, education, health, waterGuest UserJuly 22, 2020

Inspiring Youth Mobilization Against COVID

During challenges that seem insurmountable, we often find inspiration in the younger generation mobilizing to take action. WEEMA is happy to find such inspiration in the youth of Kembata-Tembaro Zone as they organize to reign in the spread of COVID-19 in their communities.

health, waterGuest UserJune 10, 2020COVID-19, youth, Public health, sanitation hygiene

WEEMA team continues the fight against COVID-19 in Southwestern Ethiopia

As WEEMA continues its efforts to support the fight against COVID, the first two positive cases of the virus have been confirmed, one in Kembata Tembaro Zone and the other in the Hadiya Zone. Thankfully, both patients are under close watch and in good health so far.

healthGuest UserMay 13, 2020COVID-19, Public health