HER PATH | the blog

by Betty | Community Contributor, Ethiopia Did you know that Ethiopia is one of the countries that celebrates Christmas on January 7 instead of December 25? Christmas looks different all around the world, full of unique traditions and colorful celebrations. You might assume it’s celebrated the same way everywhere, but you’d be surprised. Today, I’m excited to share how and when Christmas is celebrated in Ethiopia, and explore both its cultural and religious traditions. Dates

Breaking Myths. Keeping Girls in School. Yewer Abeba  — Putting Menstrual Education in Her Hands While countless menstrual and women’s health apps exist today, few are designed specifically for girls in communities where menstruation is surrounded in silence and lack of financial resources is a barrier to menstrual supplies. Shame and embarrassment often prevent girls from discussing it with their families. Out of necessity, many resort to using mattress stuffing, newspaper,

For their first hackathon, eight students teamed up with our IT instructors to design tech solutions for real challenges they face. Team A built a Homework Scheduler , recognizing that many girls juggle heavy responsibilities outside school. Their solution: a customizable timer that helps students set aside focused time for homework. Team B built Math Maze —a timed game where each door opens only after solving a math problem, turning learning into an adventure. With multiple

Our TVET college curriculum equips young women ages 18–24—who didn’t have the chance to finish school—with training that becomes a pathway to a career, opening doors to financial stability, confidence, and a future they choose. Two career tracks—sewing/design and computer skills—give students practical, hands-on experience: from sketching and constructing garments to coding, video editing, and data entry. Each new skill prepares them for real jobs in the community and the ch