The empowerment of mothers through Income Generation Activities (IGA) is a key strategy that Addis Jemari has in place to create sustainable solutions for the families we serve. These activities include, but are not limited to, vegetable trade, injera (Ethiopian flat...
Last month, we shared our vision statement with you — it’s the word picture that draws us forward, the long-term results we are working towards. We envision a future where all children and families in Ethiopia are thriving spiritually, socially, educationally, and...
Almost five years ago, in the early days of Addis Jemari, we welcomed Zigiju into the AJ Home program. At the time, we were told she had no medical issues. Two months after moving into the home, her school called and let us know that she had fallen due to a seizure....
As we shared with you last month, our “why” is at the heart of our work. We believe that every Ethiopian family deserves to thrive. This belief inspires our team to get up each morning to do this work. We are also motivated by our vision — a future reality that...
Before joining our Family Empowerment Program (FEP), Assegedech said she always prayed for success but continued to find herself in a position where she and her husband could not even provide pairs of shoes for their three children, who are all under eight years old....
As we launch out into a new calendar year and experience some new beginnings, we are also looking back and reflecting on our origin story. Many of you know the genesis of Addis Jemari, but for those of you who don’t, we wanted to share a brief summary along with the...
