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CREATING LASTING CHANGE FROM WITHIN

IMPACT STORIES

Hawwa’s Story of Restored Dignity

Hawwa was born and raised in a remote rural village in Oromia where she lived with her farming family. At just 15 years old she married and led a happy existence with her husband who cared very much for her. The news that she was expecting their first child was a time of great excitement and preparations began for their new family.

Lelabo’s Journey

Lelabo, now 21 years old, stands as a remarkable example among the 29 women who have successfully graduated from AMREF’s midwife diploma program in the remote South Omo region of southwestern Ethiopia.