by Bill Cummings | Feb 19, 2024 | Local Leaders, News
We are excited to share with you about Woinshet (Weyni) Mekuria, the AJ Home Program Coordinator. Helping others and advocating for the people in her community is her true passion. Empowering children, young girls and youth in general provides her enormous...
by Bill Cummings | Feb 4, 2024 | News
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 uplifting the girls at AJ Home and the families in our programs is truly inspiring. Below, Leila shares her story, her...
by Bill Cummings | Feb 2, 2024 | Local Leaders, News
At Addis Jemari, our mission to empower the vulnerable and end generational poverty is driven by remarkable individuals — the local leaders who make this work happen every day in Ethiopia. They are the people who are most effective at implementing impactful solutions...
by Bill Cummings | Jan 23, 2024 | News
We want to extend a big thank you to all of you for your incredible generosity! The support we have received for our “Backpack Buddies” program is making a real difference for the children in our Family Empowerment Program (FEP). Every weekend, we’re...
by Bill Cummings | Sep 12, 2023 | News
Education is the backbone of our work in Ethiopia, aimed at empowering the next generation for a better future. Education is a crucial element in breaking the cycle of poverty for the children involved in our Family Empowerment Program and AJ Home. Many of the...
by Bill Cummings | Aug 29, 2023 | News
Today, we’re thrilled to share how our two core programs are focused on self-reliance. At AJ Home, we focus on promoting college education. Through the Family Empowerment Program (FEP), we guide mothers in developing small business enterprises. This life-changing...
