Ethiopia is mobilizing against Covid-19 but community-led efforts are pivotal to keep food on the table and a roof over our families today. Goal: $10K with first $5K matched |
| Ethiopia Covid-19 Status Update March 13: First Covid case announced March 16: Schools closed March 23: Land borders closed March 31: August elections are postponed April 8: State of Emergency is declared April 13: 74 cases, 14 recoveries, 3 deaths |  |
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The girls hung messages of hope on doors
in their community to lift neighbors' spirits.
On Monday, March 16, schools closed temporarily in Ethiopia, as did our training center which was not unexpected. We had already begun preparing our students, their caregivers, and staff for what their new normal may look like as the Coronavirus would inevitably reach Ethiopia.
Staff is now working from home, and all beneficiaries (Training for Tomorrow students, college students + micro-loan recipients) have a line of communication to their assigned staff member.
Staff is now working from home, and all beneficiaries (Training for Tomorrow students, college students + micro-loan recipients) have a line of communication to their assigned staff member.
Before girls were under Stay at Home orders, they were already phoning their staff team leaders, asking how to get involved and help their community.
With a simple yet powerful punch, and safety measures in place, students created Tesfa signs ('hope' in Amharic). Handmade messages of hope drawn in Ethiopian flag colors are now proudly displayed!
The empathy and proactive measures of these young women in such a time of uncertainty speak volumes for the future impact they'll bring to their communities.
With a simple yet powerful punch, and safety measures in place, students created Tesfa signs ('hope' in Amharic). Handmade messages of hope drawn in Ethiopian flag colors are now proudly displayed!
The empathy and proactive measures of these young women in such a time of uncertainty speak volumes for the future impact they'll bring to their communities.
| Ethiopia Covid-19 Status Update March 13: First Covid case announced March 16: Schools closed March 23: Land borders closed March 31: August elections are postponed April 8: State of Emergency is declared April 10: 65 cases, 4 recoveries, 3 deaths |  |
Our sewing lab relocated to the front yard to safely prepare 1,000 masks for frontline workers in Ethiopia's hospitals.
In response to the government's plea for charities to assist citizens where possible, we jumped in and proceeded with astute safety measures in place.
In response to the government's plea for charities to assist citizens where possible, we jumped in and proceeded with astute safety measures in place.
| Two sewing instructors and three students who live nearby the training center enthusiastically joined in. Safely distanced, protected with masks, gloves, soap, and hand sanitizer, the team is honored and empowered to use their skills to help their community in such a momentous time of need. |  |
We're so touched by our students' reactions to get involved. It's been overwhelming.
Each student has an assigned social worker to maintain regular communication during this uncertain time, and they've been calling to ask how they can help. We'll have more news soon on how the girls are sharing messages of hope in their community.
Mask delivery will be carried out by local officials next week.
Each student has an assigned social worker to maintain regular communication during this uncertain time, and they've been calling to ask how they can help. We'll have more news soon on how the girls are sharing messages of hope in their community.
Mask delivery will be carried out by local officials next week.
| Ethiopia Covid-19 Status Update March 13: First Covid case announced March 16: Schools closed March 23: Land borders closed March 31: August elections are postponed April 4: 38 cases, 4 recoveries, 0 deaths |  |
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