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We have watched each of them!
School is back in session for the year here in Ethiopia and we are excited! We can hardly believe how our AJ girls have grown both in wisdom and in...
Birthday Fundraiser!
One of our founders and Chief Operating Officer, Suzanne Shoaf Ward, turns 40 this week! Let’s wish her a HAPPY BIRTHDAY by honoring her birthday...
Meet Worku!
Say hello to another board member in Ethiopia, Worku Gebre! Worku was born and raised in Addis Ababa. He is the fifth of six siblings and loved...
Meet Yisahk!
Meet another member of our Ethiopian board, Yisahak Desalegn! Yisahak was born in Debra- Zeit (Bishoftu), located in the southeast of Ethiopia. He...
Looking back…Night of New Beginnings!
October was quite a month! We couldn’t wait to share with you some of the amazing photos taken by Ashley Parr Henderson Photography at our Night of...
Let’s be grateful!
November is a time to focus on all we have to be grateful for. We are so grateful for Belatu! She is a great example of a beloved member of the AJ...
Purchase with Purpose!
We can't wait to be a part of Grace Raleigh's 3rd annual Mission Market! Come shop from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. #BetterTogether #PurchasewithaPurpose...
In honor of the day!
#SpeakUpForServiceDay was established to recognize the importance of telling others about the need for young people to be actively involved in...
Meet Aboneh
Meet our Ethiopian board secretary Aboneh W/Mariam! Abnoneh lives in Addis Ababa and is a recent newlywed. He attended Arba Minch University and...
Celebrate volunteerism
#MakeADifferenceDay celebrates volunteerism and improving the lives of others. Do what you can to make a difference! We’d love you to join our...
How about hosting pre-christmas party?
Only eight more Fridays until Christmas!!! Have you considered hosting an Addis Jemari handmade and fair trade product party at your home, church or...
As any parent would do for their children!
Life skills are one of our five core values at Addis Jemari. We believe in the importance of teaching our girls skills that will help them succeed...
Chairperson for our in-country board
Just as we have a board of directors here in the United States, we also have a board in Ethiopia. We can't wait to introduce them to you! First up,...
Save the date!
#GivingTuesday on November 27, 2018. For the third year in a row, Addis Jemari will join this movement, along with many other organizations around...
Amazon Wishlist
We love Amazon just as much as you all do! Next time you are out there adding to your carts if you'd like to help us out in a tangible way we have...