Sep 1, 2022 | Africa, Dida Hara Village, Ethiopia, Sustainable Development, Water, Wellness
Diversification Leads to Drought Resistance The drought that occurred around Borena was severe. So many animals died and the community suffered economically. The animals were the majority of the community’s sole source of income. The Transformational...
Sep 1, 2022 | Africa, Ethiopia, Food, Harowayo Village, Sustainable Development
A Community Learns Together Despite the challenging circumstances, the Harowayo Village Agricultural Group is working hard to produce fast-growing vegetables using collected pond water. This production assists families in overcoming adversity. They are also...
Sep 1, 2022 | Africa, Ethiopia, Income, Sustainable Development, Women's Empowerment, Worer Village
A Village Empowered by Women The Women’s Income Generation Group is one of the activities taking place in Worer Village. When this group supported a goat loan by GHNI-Ethiopia, it worked well. Each woman supported three goats, and the villagers paid them...
Aug 15, 2022 | Africa, Ethiopia, Food, Sustainable Development, Worer Village
Expanded Irrigation Benefits Many The Agricultural and Water Committees worked together to secure a pond for irrigation. This pond was really beneficial to Worer Village. They are using it to expand their farmland. They planted various vegetables this year. They...
Aug 15, 2022 | Africa, Education, Ethiopia, Sustainable Development, Tuti Village
Education Leads to a Lifetime of Transformation The Tuti Village Education Committee met with the people numerous times to discuss sending their children to school. In the end, this dialogue yielded positive effects. Parents now recognize how critical it is to...
Aug 15, 2022 | Africa, Ethiopia, Harowayo Village, Sustainable Development, Water
Drought Continues to Devastate Villages The drought in this area was severe both last year and this year. Several animals are dying as a result of this. This drought affected many of the people of our project community. Due to the drought, over half of the people...