ACHIEVEMENTS
ABOUT
Our mission is to empower southwestern Ethiopian communities through clean water access, education, economic opportunity and health care – all driven by local leadership and community collaboration.
ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
over 2,000 women in self help groups
135 beekeepers trained in modern techniques
Formed 5 honey cooperatives
58 potters trained to make clean cookstoves
Raised community awareness for people living with disabilities
WATER
60,000 people with clean water
Constructed 24 miles of new pipeline
Built 19 new water points
Repaired 3 old systems
Replaced 2 water pumps
EDUCATION
800 students in 3 new kindergartens
1 public library
4 high school upgrades
Pilot program with digital learning
Provided reusable sanitary pads and menstrual health education to 450 girls
Art and sport supplies delivered
MEDICAL
4,000 people cured from cataract blindness
40 solar lights installed in delivery rooms
36 health workers taught Essential Newborn Care
5 women trained at Hamlin College of Midwives
Cataract work received national recognition as "best practice"
ALLIANCE
Over 90% of WEEMA staff are in-country
Partner with local, state and regional government
Committed to community-led development