The Power of Higher Education

The Power of Higher Education

It’s no secret that education is important to us here at Addis Jemari…for both for our AJ girls and our Family Empowerment Program (FEP) families. We also see tremendous value in encouraging our staff as they pursue higher levels of education. We have four staff...

Meet our Housemother, Beletu

June 19, 2017-  Meet the Addis Jemari housemother, Beletu! She is such a vital part of our #AJFamily. Beletu oversees the schedules, education and overall care of the #AJGirls. Beletu also makes sure to keep the AJ house warm, safe and orderly, making the AJ house...

A Word from Our Program Manager, Semere Fekadu

April 21, 2017- A word from our wonderful Program Manager, Semere Fekadu…. Eight months ago, I was honored to be asked to join the Addis Jemari family as the in-country program manager and truly believe in the mission to encourage, educate and empower once...

Meet Ababa

April 18, 2017- Say hello to Ababa! He is one of our beloved Addis Jemari staff members. Ababa ensures the safety of our girls and staff and also oversees the outside of the AJ house. He recently received a heater from one of our wonderful donors who purchased it off...

Meet Our Program Manager, Semere Fekadu

September 26, 2016- Meet our in-country program manager, Semere Fekadu! Semere was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He graduated from Mizan-Tepi University with a BA degree in Sociology and Social Anthropology. Semere is currently working on obtaining his Master’s...