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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

An essay in recognition of the United Nations International Day of Education by Betty | Community Contributor, Ethiopia Early humans learned by watching, imitating, and participating in daily activities like hunting, gathering, and farming while children absorbed skills, stories, and cultural knowledge simply by living alongside adults. As societies grew, reading, writing, mathematics, trade, and governance became essential for participation, and education evolved to help hum

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