HER PATH | the blog

Youth Leadership. Trusted Education. Community Impact. What began as a planned gathering for 200 girls quickly grew into something larger. More than 250 girls and community members joined Studio Samuel Girls Academy in Addis Ababa to celebrate Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, creating a safe space for learning, leadership, and open conversation around menstrual health. Each Studio Samuel student was encouraged to invite a friend. Those friends invited others. By the end of the day

At Studio Samuel Girls Academy, we believe that education is her protection. It is the foundation that allows girls not only to stay in school, but to move forward with confidence, opportunity, and choice. Today, we are proud to announce a new partnership with FidelPortal—an innovative AI education platform designed to support students in preparing for Ethiopia’s national exams. For many girls across Ethiopia, the challenge is not just staying in school—it is having access to

She stays in school when someone chooses to stand with her—consistently, month after month. In communities where poverty and gender barriers put girls at risk of leaving school early, education is more than opportunity—it is protection. At Studio Samuel Girls Academy, we work alongside girls ages 12–18 who are determined to continue their education, but face daily pressures pulling them out—early marriage, economic hardship, and limited access to basic resources. What changes

by Betty | Community Contributor, Ethiopia For a long time, women were defined by the nurturing roles they played within their communities. Today, they bring that same strength and dedication to many different fields—as teachers, engineers, doctors, and leaders. Yet beyond these titles, a woman is defined by her strength, her compassion, her resilience, and her voice. Womanhood is not only about the roles she fills, but also about the character, courage, and humanity she carr

Across Continents and Centuries: Understanding FGM by Betty | Community Contributor, Ethiopia For many people, female genital mutilation (FGM) may be considered a practice that ended long ago due to increased awareness and decades of advocacy. However, the reality is far different. Each year, an estimated 4 million girls are at risk of undergoing FGM worldwide, with a significant proportion occurring in early childhood, often before the age of five ( United Nations ). Female