Ethiopia
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Keys to Sustainability in Ethiopia: Cooperation and Partnership
Keys to Sustainability in Ethiopia: Cooperation and Partnership
Ato1 Dereje Etana is a 28 year old government employee in Jarso, Ethiopia….more -
Farmers First Program Secure Sustainable Livelihoods for Women
In rural Ethiopia, female farmers face significant barriers overcoming poverty. Lack of access to productive assets including land, training and…
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When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion
Today is International Women’s Day. A day to honour the contributions and achievements of women in Canada and around the…
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International Women’s Day – Nechety Hora and her Poultry Project
Today is International Women’s Day, a day to acknowledge the achievements of women all over the world. Nechety Hora lives…
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Improving Crop Production and Productivity:
It starts with the seeds!
A sustainable supply of quality seeds is an important ingredient for improving crop production and productivity…more -
Providing for her Family: W/ro Shewaye’s Story
In 2009, a Five-Year, Farmers First: Community Led Food Security Project was started in Were Jarso district, North Shewa Zone…
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Growing Nutritious Food and Raising Healthy Children in Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, small-scale subsistence farming is a common practice, particularly in rural areas. Unfortunately, many farmers struggle to produce enough…
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“False Bananas” Truly Improving Livelihoods in Ethiopia
W/ro* Etewaye Shegeye, is a 28 year old widow and mother of two. She has a six year old boy…
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Lightening the Load for Cereal Farmers in Ethiopia
In Were Jarso district, Ethiopia, rain patterns affect harvests in different ways. Too little, irregular or too much rain, often…
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Sheep: Helping Women Become Role-Models in their Community
Women in Were Jarso district, Ethiopia have improved their household incomes, increased their asset building capacity and have become empowered…
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