When Tesfanesh, a mother of two who lives in Hembecho kebele, in Southern Ethiopia, joined her kebele’s Women Economic Group (WEG) she knew her life would change. She could not
Dr Rediet Nigussie, 24, knew from an early age that she wanted to make a positive impact on the world. She became a doctor and then a dedicated advocate for
In a country like Ethiopia with a ballooning, educated, and young population, it is often difficult to find the right opportunity to advance both your passion and career. My name
On a brightly colored mat laid under a tree, young children gather around a game designed by Amref. The game challenges the school children to find ways to protect themselves
Estibel Walelign is a farmer in Yemekat kebele, Bahirdar Zuria woreda. He is also an active community member, known for his passionate engagement in issues that matter most to people
Too many pregnant women in developing regions such as Afar, Somali, Gambella and Benishangul-Gumuz travel far for basic maternal health services. In places like Afar region, the topography and climate
Jemal Shifa, 51, was born in the Gurage zone of the SNNPR. For the last 24 years, he has lived with his wife and four children in Metehara, Oromia Regional
Globally, more than 75% of maternal and newborn deaths occur during pregnancy, delivery, and after giving birth. In resource limited countries, such as Ethiopia, contributing factors include a lack of
Alem Sifab, 16, lives in Kalala worda, Wollo, Amhara Regional State. She was pregnant and expecting a healthy baby. When the time came for her to deliver, her labor lasted
Likinesh Hurma, a 35 year old mother of four, lives in a village about 60km from Arbaminch, a small town 500km south of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia.
Amref Health Africa in Ethiopia has been running a clinical outreach programme since 2006 to provide specialist health care to patients in rural parts of the country who would otherwise
