“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.” — Fred Rogers Isn’t that true? When we take time to build relationships...
This is Aisha, one of the mothers in our Family Empowerment Program! Her only child, Dagim, is now four years-old and attended kindergarten last year. This year, he is waiting to start school when the Ethiopian government decides it is safe to reopen schools, which...
Addis Jemari’s Family Empowerment approach enhances the capability of families to solve problems that exist due to poverty. Desta, one of our Family Empowerment Program (FEP) beneficiaries, lives with her 15-year-old son, Getachew. Desta is 35 and her schooling...
Dear AJ Family, Thank you is just the beginning of the gratitude we feel for our AJ Family, which includes our donors, champions, AJ Marketplace customers, and prayer partners. Time and time again, you come alongside Addis Jemari (AJ) and help us encourage, educate...
Meet Beza! Beza is a young mother full of energy. Her son, Yonatan, is 5 years old and goes to preschool. Yonatan is now at home but when the Ethiopian government decides to open schools, he will continue attending his school. Beza grew up in rural Ethiopia and is...
