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Ten Years In. What Comes Next.
On Friday, March 6, more than 200 people filled a room to celebrate ten years of Addis Jemari — and together, they raised more than $169,000 for the...
When One Conversation Changes Everything
As we welcomed new families into our Family Empowerment Program this July, we also begin learning about their unique needs. Just one month later,...
Our First College Graduate
Help us celebrate this new beginning! In 2016, Addis Jemari opened the doors of AJ Home in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia—a safe, loving home for orphaned...
A Journey to Independence Family Empowerment Program creates lasting impact
In an earlier story we introduced you to Belaynesh, a mother who doubled her income, fought for her children’s education, and continues to build a...
Life After FEP: A Mother’s Journey to Independence
We believe in long-term transformation. When mothers graduate from our Family Empowerment Program (FEP), they leave with the tools to build...
Meet Beletu
Beletu, a mother whose life has been transformed through Addis Jemari’s Family Empowerment Program (FEP). Before joining the program, she faced...
Meet Fetiya
Fetiya is the first mother in our Family Empowerment Program (FEP) to establish a chicken farming business. With startup funding and resources from...
Meet Leul Yosef: Empowering Change
We are excited to introduce you to Leul Yosef, a dedicated social worker with our Family Empowerment Program (FEP). Leul is passionate about the...
Summer Camps at the Family Empowerment Center: Joy and Learning in Full Swing
Summer camps at our Family Empowerment Center are in full swing, bringing joy and learning to over 80 students each day! Our Teen Board mission team...
Meet Hermela: Assistant Education Coordinator
Hermela, our Senior Social Worker in Ethiopia, recently participated in an interview where she shared her insights and passion for AJ's mission,...
Meet Fasil: The Heart of Operations at Addis Jemari
Zeleke Alemayehu, known to us as Fasil, serves as our Liaison and Logistics Officer In Ethiopia. Cindy often refers to Fasil as her "right-hand man"...
Empowering Change: Celebrating an Impactful Year in 2023
2023 was a significant year for our efforts in Ethiopia, thanks to our donors and champions! Here are a few highlights of what the support we...
Meet Weyni – Empowering Young Girls at AJ Home
We are excited to share with you about Woinshet (Weyni) Mekuria, the AJ Home Program Coordinator. Helping others and advocating for the people in...
Meet Leila: A Counselor Changing Lives in Ethiopia
We’re excited to continue our Local Leader Series by introducing you to Leila Shikur Abdi, one of our incredible counselors. Leila’s dedication to...
A Conversation with Semere Fekadu – Leading Change in Ethiopia
At Addis Jemari, our mission to empower the vulnerable and end generational poverty is driven by remarkable individuals — the local leaders who make...