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Interview with Amina a former FGM practitioner and Valerie Browning

29 January 2025

In the following conversation, Amina and Valerie shed light on the cultural pressures and misconceptions that surround FGM, as well as its devastat...

CEO Update

25 November 2024

CEO update about Ethiopia and our partner from her trip to Ethiopia

Azmera’s Story: Overcoming Obstetric Fistula in Ethiopia (Winter 2024 Appeal)

6 November 2024

Azmera’s story highlights the struggles faced by young women in Ethiopia. Married at 14 and pregnant by 17, she lost her baby during a long labor, ...

Every life matters—especially a mother’s. (Summer 2024 Appeal)

6 June 2024

In the face of food shortages, conflict, and medical crises, brave mothers like Ayana are losing their lives and the lives of their babies. Your do...

APDA: Field Report

5 May 2024

Project Location: Afar, Ethiopia Local Field Partner: Afar Pastoralist Development Association (APDA) Report Author: Valerie Browning Reporting ...

Restore Hope: Help End Fistula in Ethiopia (Spring 2024 Appeal)

7 April 2024

Thousands of women in Ethiopia face the devastating consequences of obstetric fistula, often stemming from preventable childbirth complications. Yo...

Emergency & Recovery: Who, What & Where?

18 November 2023

As the conflict in Ethiopia continues to escalate, our Emergency and Recovery Fund is here to provide vital assistance to those in need. From medic...

APDA: Transforming Lives & Communities

17 August 2023

Mohammad Hasan, a devoted father from Korkora, faced a life-altering moment when his daughter Faatuma suffered complications from female genital mu...

Meet My Hero: Serke’s Inspiring Journey

5 June 2021

Serke, a Safe Motherhood Ambassador and fistula survivor, turned her traumatic experience into a mission to help others. After receiving treatment ...

Hawwa’s story of restored dignity

17 September 2019

Hawwa Amanu's life took a devastating turn when a prolonged labor resulted in a fistula injury, leading to the loss of her baby and significant emo...

Hope and Healing: Beyene’s Journey

26 July 2019

Meet Beyene Merga Tolera, a young boy from Oromia who faced the challenges of congenital clubfoot and social stigma. With the support of Cheshire E...

Empowering Change: Tsinat’s Journey to Midwifery

19 July 2019

Tsinat Hussein, a dedicated fourth-year student at Hamlin College of Midwives, is on a mission to transform maternal care in her hometown of Garamu...

Empowering Change: Tenagne’s Journey

1 October 2018

Meet Tenagne, a resilient woman who overcame the challenges of a walking disability and poverty. With support from the Cheshire Credit Cooperative,...

Ayantu’s Journey: Inspiring Change Through Education

17 September 2018

Meet Ayantu, a determined student mastering programming and software development, with aspirations to study architecture. Her proactive approach to...

Makeda’s Journey: From Suffering to Triumph

19 April 2018

In the rural heartlands of Ethiopia, Makeda’s life changed dramatically after she suffered complications during childbirth, resulting in obstetric ...

Hindya’s Journey: Empowerment Through Support

20 February 2018

Hindya, once vulnerable and in need, found new hope through Cheshire’s disability support services. With training and a small loan, she launched a ...

Ekram’s Journey to Empowerment: From precarity to Carpentry Success

4 June 2017

Ekram’s Journey to Empowerment: From precarity to Carpentry Success September 17, 2023 In the face of precarity, Ekram’s family found themselve...

Lelabo’s journey to empowerment and safe birth advocacy

17 May 2017

Lelabo, a 21-year-old graduate of AMREF’s midwife diploma program, embodies hope and empowerment in her community in South Omo, Ethiopia. As the fi...

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