Need for Psychologist for Family Empowerment Program Economic deprivation has far reaching ramifications and manifestations on different levels and forms, with these effects manifesting very boldly in developing countries like Ethiopia. One of the areas is ...
“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...
Afia is originally from the southern part of Ethiopia called Bale. Afia’s husband died eight years ago and she is raising her children alone. She used to work at one of the factories nearby but was laid-off. She now lives on selling a local drink called Tella to earn...
Meet Alemush! Alemush lives with her eight-year-old daughter, Fertuna. They share a one-room shelter, which she pays a monthly rent of 500 Birr ($17 USD). When we first met Alemush, she was in great need of nutrition and medical care, as well as psychosocial support. ...
Meet Biftu! She is a mother in our Family Empowerment Program. When asked what she thinks about being a part of the AJ Family, she said, “This organization stands for my family. Addis Jemari is an organization where I learned how to better organize and lead my life....
