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.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreThanks to you, we met our match of $10,000- for a total of $20,000 towards COVID-19 response!
With your generosity, we reached our fundraising goal of $10,000 USD for our #COVID-19 Emergency Fund. This $10,000 USD will be matched by an anonymous donor to double YOUR impact!
Read MoreWestern media headlines about Africa’s readiness for the coronavirus have been predictably doom-and-gloom. “Africa is woefully ill-equipped” wrote the Economist. “African countries fear they are defenseless against inevitable spread,” said Time magazine, citing a dearth of doctors, medical supplies and financial resources to combat COVID-19.
Read MoreThanks to your generosity, in just one week WEEMA raised one third of our campaign goal to support COVID-19 prevention efforts in southwestern Ethiopia. We are so thankful to our supporters who have jumped in to support our efforts during this crisis.
Read MoreAs the number of COVID-19 cases in Ethiopia increases steadily, the WEEMA team has actively started its response efforts. We are working in collaboration with the regional government of the Kembata-Tembaro zone.
Read MoreCOVID-19 is weighing heavily on all of our minds here in the US, in Ethiopia, and across the globe. As part of recommended precautions, the WEEMA team is now working remotely- this includes the Cambridge, MA office, the Addis Ababa office and the Mudula office.
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