Generational poverty occurs when people do not have the resources, such as financial capital, education or social capital necessary to rise out of poverty, and it has occurred over two or more generations. Our Family Empowerment Program (FEP) was launched in 2019....
Being in the nonprofit business requires partnering and networking with other like-minded organizations to maximize program impact. It allows nonprofits like Addis Jemari (AJ) to come together and supportively work together with other organizations to realize common...
Economic empowerment teaches individuals and families how to get better control and understanding of resources and life choices by allowing them to think beyond the immediate daily survival. This blog post has two parts. In this first part, we would like to give our...
Here in Ethiopia, preschool and Kindergarten are known as KG 1, KG 2 and KG 3. When you complete KG 3, you are in essence ready for primary school, which begins first grade. We had the privilege of recognizing and celebrating eight students at the FEP Center this...
Last October, our Night of New Beginning’s silent Auction raised $16,000 for our programs in Ethiopia. We need your help to grow that number this year and create an even bigger impact for those we serve! Sign up online at www.addisjemari.org/volunteer/ to become a...
It’s hard to describe the emotion that comes from spending time with children and mothers at the Addis Jemari Family Empowerment Program (FEP) center, but the best word for me is “honoring.” Overall, traveling to Ethiopia is a tough experience. It’s tough getting...
