Following the death of her husband more than 8 years ago, Werkaferaw Teferaw struggled to feed and educate her children. Unable to pay the registration fees, Werkaferaw credits Hope Arising with paying her children’s school fees, providing them with uniforms, and purchasing the required study materials. “Because of Hope Arising, my children continued their education.” …
As Covid-19 reached Ethiopia, Hope Arising partnered with the Dodota Woreda Administration (local government). Our donation of medical masks, gloves, gowns, and sterilizing supplies is helping safeguard medical professionals and responders as they care for symptomatic individuals. We also continue to support individuals who participated in our programs. Those who completed our business training, which …
Before Ilifinesh Hurisa qualified for a Hope Arising loan, her family subsisted on ETB17 ($0.61) per day. Her husband, a day laborer, is away for extended periods working in the fields for minimal income while Ilifinesh is left to provide for their two children. Applying the basic business principles learned from Hope Arising and using …
When Hope Arising arrived to Dera, Ethiopia, 12 years ago, we learned that clean, reliable drinking water to be the principal problem. The community now has water, but their path of progression to self reliance still requires some assistance. We implemented a zero-interest micro loan program and now more than 70 women have completed training …
Smiles for Hope 2020 Previous Next Once again several dental practices are partnering with Hope Arising – your smile is happier; a child’s future is brighter! Here’s how it works: you call one of the participating dentist offices and request the Smiles for Hope teeth whitening. After receiving the service, they will have you make …
Six videos over six days. Follow the experiences of one of our travel teams from their first day in country until the day they fly home. As we organize each volunteer trip, we consider the skills, professions, and interests of the travel participants and create a tailor-made experience. Dental, vision, and medical clinics are staffed …
