“My name is Tsehai, and for three years I have been part of the forestry co-operative in Gelesse, a small community in Ethiopia’s Gamo highlands. These mountains rise above the Great Rift Valley, overlooking Lake [...]
The Vita Impact Community Forest Regeneration Programme is a highly innovative and practical response to deforestation in rural Ethiopia. It builds on years of deep, trusted partnership with local communities through the award-winning Clean Cookstove [...]
In rural Chencha Wereda, smallholder farmers like Abayneh Bekele struggle to make a living from their crops. Despite their hard work, they often face significant challenges, including crop diseases that can devastate their yields and [...]
Access to clean and reliable water is a fundamental human right, yet millions across Africa continue to face water shortages due to broken waterpoints. According to the World Bank, over 30% of rural waterpoints in [...]
Sintayehu Abebe, the Academic and Clinical Director at Arba Minch University, discussed the significance of community-focused initiatives in Ethiopia. She provided valuable insights on how fostering strong, healthy communities is essential for the country's overall [...]
In Ethiopia, a transformation is underway, as discussed by Tseganesh Anbesie, an English Language Lecturer at Arba Minch University and a PhD candidate. Tseganesh is advancing her academic work and contributing to gender empowerment that [...]
Dr. Mekdes Ourge of Arba Minch University explores the transformative potential of the Moringa tree for women's empowerment and community health in South Ethiopia. Dr. Mekdes Ourge, an Assistant Professor and Researcher at Arba Minch [...]
In Ethiopia's Gamo Zone, Vita creates meaningful change by empowering women by introducing improved cooking technologies. These efforts transform daily lives and contribute to significant socio-economic and environmental advancements. This story highlights the experiences of [...]
In southern Ethiopia, where the Rift Valley's Lake Abaya and Lake Chamo frame a landscape of beauty and ecological significance, Arba Minch University is a centre of innovation. Dr. Teklu Wegayehu Zara, Director of Community [...]
Risko Assefa, the dedicated Community-led Learning Project Leader at Vita in Ethiopia, has been at the forefront of transformative change for the past three years. From Vita's recently constructed Arba Minch office in South Ethiopia, [...]
