SheRises Ethiopia Initiative
Ensuring a Pathway from Survival to Self-sufficiency
Our Purpose
SheRises Ethiopia provides vital funding to families we serve in Ethiopia , in the aftermath of the 2020–2022 civil war and the volatility of ongoing conflict.
The Scale of the Crisis
800,000 Lives Lost
120,000+ Women Subjected to Inhumane Sexual Violence
2 Million Displaced From Their Land, Home and Belongings
4 Million Facing Famine-Like Conditions
First Phase: Emergency Survival
We put direct capital into the hands of our families for:
Life-saving food , clean water and hygiene items
Rent and housing for those in towns and vital supplies for those in tent camps.
Medical care, trauma support to address the physical and psychological scars of targeted wartime violence
Our Response
We move families from the brink of survival to lasting independence through a strategic, direct-funding process.
Second Phase: Economic Independence
Provide seed capital for small business ventures, including trade, retail and livestock
Provide ongoing mentorship and progress tracking to ensure growth, troubleshoot obstacles and measure the transition to full independence
OUR MISSION
To bridge the gap from crisis to self-sufficiency by providing rapid financial assistance for life sustaining essentials and creating pathways to independence through microgrants.
OUR VISION
We envision an Ethiopia where every survivor of conflict is empowered to transition from crisis to self-sufficiency, leading a life defined not by trauma, but by economic agency and dignity.
SUCCESS STORIES
MLG is turning her dream into reality: With our in-kind donation of hair accessories and a cash grant, she is on her way to building a more stable and independent future through her home-based hair salon.
During the war, Zion sustained a fall that caused bleeding in her ears. Due to delayed medical care, she lost her hearing and is now learning sign language. Despite these challenges, Zion is a vivacious, engaging, and natural leader.
Hiwot is afflicted with juvenile diabetes and requires accessible snacks all day.
AGM used savings from her monthly stipends to open a small makeshift store built with corrugated tin at the camp where she lives. Today, her business is helping her sustain herself, her toddler son, and her siblings, thereby creating a more hopeful future for her family.
