EMPOWERING WOMEN, TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES
WHY WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
Women empowerment is not just about gender equality; it's about creating a more balanced, productive, and harmonious society. In Ethiopia, women face numerous challenges including limited access to education, healthcare, economic opportunities, and decision-making positions. Despite making up half of the population, women's potential remains largely untapped due to social, cultural, and economic barriers.
Our women empowerment initiatives aim to address these challenges by creating opportunities for women to develop skills, gain financial independence, access healthcare, and participate in decision-making processes. We believe that when women are empowered, entire communities benefit. Empowered women invest more in their families' education, health, and wellbeing, creating a positive cycle of development.
Through our comprehensive approach, we work to break down barriers and create an environment where women can realize their full potential and contribute meaningfully to their families, communities, and the nation at large.
80%
Of agricultural labor is performed by women
40%
Gender gap in financial inclusion
38%
Girls married before age 18
Our Approach to Women Empowerment
Economic Empowerment
Providing skills training, entrepreneurship support, and access to finance.
Education & Leadership
Promoting education and developing leadership skills among women and girls.
Health & Rights
Improving access to healthcare and promoting women's rights and gender equality.
Our Impact
50,000+
Women empowered through our programs
15,000+
Women entrepreneurs supported
200+
Women's groups formed
Success Stories
Tigist
"After completing our entrepreneurship training, Tigist started a small tailoring business that now employs five other women from her community."
Fatuma
"Through our adult literacy program, Fatuma learned to read and write at the age of 45. She now helps other women in her village to develop these skills."
Hiwot
"With support from our women's leadership program, Hiwot became the first female member of her community council and advocates for women's rights."
Support Women Empowerment
Your support can help us empower more women and transform communities across Ethiopia.
