“I lost all that I had just to restore my health. Now that I am healthy and part of the cooperative facilitated by WEEMA, my life has meaning once again.”
-Tessema Wochamo, proud member of WEEMA-supported beekeeping cooperative
THANK YOU for all your donations to support our annual appeal. We walk into 2021 full of gratitude and hope for the work we will do together to impact the lives of communities in Southwestern Ethiopia.
Wishing our Ethiopia staff and Ethiopians everywhere Melkam Gena (Ethiopian Christmas)!
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Inclusion is a cornerstone of WEEMA’s work. We believe that educating all children leads to them realizing their full potential. Our work includes raising awareness about the rights and value of people with disabilities.
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It is tradition in Ethiopia for the holiday season to be full of blessings from the elderly! The elderly pass on blessings to their children, grandchildren and the entire nation by wishing them love, peace and well-being!
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Today, we wanted to share a beautiful story of new-found communication created between a deaf child and her parents, thanks to your support that enables the work we do within inclusive education. Please read on to see the incredible impact of your donations!
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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.
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Today is Giving Tuesday and I am sure your inboxes are overflowing with requests for donations. As I reflect back over the past year, it has been challenging for all of us. I am full of gratitude for your continued support of WEEMA’s work, despite the difficulties.
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Happy Thanksgiving from the WEEMA Family to Yours!
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As we continue to hold Ethiopia in our thoughts, this week’s WEEMA Wednesday is sharing a bit of hope through yet another uplifting story from our Self Help Group (SHG) star women. Here is Selamneshe’s story:
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International news outlets have been flooded with news about ethnic based killings in Ethiopia. An incident this past Sunday left more than 50 civilians reportedly killed by armed and unarmed assailants who attacked an area of western Ethiopia known as Wollega.
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Adanech’s story is one that warms every heart. She describes her Self Help Group (SHG) as an extension of her own family. A couple of years ago, Almaz fell ill unexpectedly. At the time, she didn’t have the money to get treated.
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This past Saturday, October 17, the world commemorated the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty with the United Nations declaring the 2020 theme of #EndPoverty Day as “Acting together to achieve social and environmental justice for all”.
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This past Sunday, October 11, the world celebrated The International Day of the Girl Child. Every day is the day of the girl at WEEMA as gender equity and inclusion of girls is a priority for our programming across sectors.
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Almaz is the Head Secretary of her Self Help Group (SHG). At first, she took on the secretary role simply expecting to help with the organizational tasks of her group.
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Tsehay is the Chairwoman of her Self Help Group, (SHG) found in Tembaro Woreda, Kembata Tembaro Zone. The name of the group is ‘Leinam’ which means “We will grow/expand” in the local language.
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With the Ethiopian New Year of 2013 underway, what better time to announce our next series for WEEMA Wednesdays: Phenomenal Women of WEEMA’s Self Help Groups!
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Today, we are excited to announce a new specialty eye center being built in Ethiopia by our partner organization, the Himalayan Cataract Project (HCP).
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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.
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“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
Our first water project in 2012 planted the seed for the creation of WEEMA. Since then, increasing clean water access for rural communities has been a foundational mission of WEEMA.
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