You may already know that Roots Ethiopia provides School Sponsorships to 200 rural, poor students in many communities.
Breaking Down Barriers to Education!
One of the things we are most passionate about here at Roots Ethiopia is identifying and removing the barriers between all rural kids and a good education. Some of those barriers involve financial means or distance from a school or adequate seating in a classroom or the availability of books. And sometimes the barrier is a … Continue reading Breaking Down Barriers to Education!
7 Incredible Things YOU Did in 2016!
I could not blot out hope, for hope belongs to the future. –Lu Xun See the dream. Be the impact. Feel the success. The 2016 sun has set an incredible 366 times, shining a light on all the ways your gifts to Roots Ethiopia have turned dreams and challenges into success. As we begin what will surely … Continue reading 7 Incredible Things YOU Did in 2016!
Families Devastated by El Niño Floods in Ethiopia
There is an emergency of massive proportions for villages in Southern Ethiopia that are already impoverished and vulnerable. Over 80% of Ethiopians rely on rain-fed agriculture for their daily lives. This past year of drought has caused devastating losses. Now, extensive and damaging floods in Ethiopia have come just after the worst drought in decades. El Niño weather patterns have … Continue reading Families Devastated by El Niño Floods in Ethiopia
A Peek Inside our Meeting in Angecha, Ethiopia
As soon as we walked into our meeting with Sentayu and Tamesgen, the Roots Ethiopia Community Facilitators in Angecha, Ethiopia, we could sense the leadership skills and dedication to our program. These two men manage the 10 School Sponsorships and 15 IGA’s that are currently being supported by Roots Ethiopia. Both men recently traveled to … Continue reading A Peek Inside our Meeting in Angecha, Ethiopia
Hygiene and Sanitation Initiatives in Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s ambitious plan (<—really good article from The World Bank) to end exposure to communicable diseases caused by improper sanitation and hygiene practices in rural areas is something we care deeply about. Lauren Werner, our Board Member and team photographer also holds an MD from Wake Forest University and an MPH (Master of Public Health) from University … Continue reading Hygiene and Sanitation Initiatives in Ethiopia