Our Programs - Yekake Werdwot Legacy

PILLAR 1

Promoting Ye-kake Werdwot Legacy

Building ye kake werdwot heritage museum to kindle her indigenous wisdom, thoughts and history to promote gender equality and human rights throughout the world.

PILLAR 2

HARVEST 365 WITH SMALL HOUSEHOLD WOMEN FARMERS

Promoting agriculture by adopting agri-innovation with home-grown knowledge to "HARVEST 365" - enabling year-round production for sustained prosperity and food security.

PILLAR 3

Women to Women Network Ethiopia

To help women and school girls through training, consultation, experience sharing mentorship by collaborating with professional, lawyers, models and higher officials women; the main objectives of this project are to create meaningful networks, to give order and justice for women in need, build partnerships, companionships and help each other grow.

PILLAR 4

Climate Change and people with disability, elderly, Gender, and youth

Empower women, youth, people with disabilities, and the elderly on how to access and use resources that are impacted by climate change and how they adapt the resulting impact through awareness creation, full participation and community conversation (CC) on climate change issues during planning, implementation and decision making.

PILLAR 5

Gender Based Violence and Harmful Traditional Practice

The project aims to empower women, school girls and adolescents through training and community conversation to protect from Harmful Traditional Practices (HTPs) and gender based violence Against Women and Children in Ethiopia.

PILLAR 6

Empower Women and Youth Entrepreneurs

Encourage women entrepreneur leadership by creating network among business professionals with grass root economic empowerment.

PILLAR 7

Digital Health Care for Marginalized Group of People

To access marginalized groups of people, elderly, disabled, women and school girls in need through innovative digital healthcare solutions.

PILLAR 8

Ye kake Wordwot Women Rehabilitation center for those who are victims and impacted with Climate change, civil war and emigration

The rehabilitation center is designed to help women who are victims and impacted by climate change, civil war, and emigration. The main goals of the rehabilitation center include temporary facilitation based on their specific needs such as counseling, health care, feeding, and full accommodation to support their recovery and reintegration.

Active Programs

Current implementation projects

Objective 6

Empower School Girls and Adolescent

1. Education and Access:

Scholarship Programs: Providing financial assistance can help overcome economic barriers that prevent girls from attending or staying in school.

School Infrastructure: Building safe, accessible schools with proper sanitation facilities (especially separate latrines for girls) is crucial for attendance and retention.

Learning Materials: Ensuring access to textbooks, stationery, and other learning resources supports academic success.

Girls' Clubs and Mentorship: Creating spaces within schools for girls to support each other, discuss challenges, and connect with mentors can build confidence and leadership skills.

2. Health and Well-being:

Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM): Educating girls and boys about menstruation, providing access to affordable sanitary products, and improving school WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) facilities can reduce absenteeism.

Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Education: Age-appropriate information about SRH, contraception, and preventing early pregnancy and STIs empowers girls to make informed decisions about their bodies and futures.

Nutritional Support: School feeding programs can improve girls' health, concentration, and attendance.

Mental Health Support: Providing counseling services and creating awareness about mental health can help girls cope with stress, trauma, and other psychological challenges.

3. Economic Empowerment:

Life Skills and Vocational Training: Equipping girls with practical skills (e.g., tailoring, IT, entrepreneurship) can enhance their employability and economic independence.

Financial Literacy: Teaching girls how to manage money, save, and invest can empower them to take control of their financial futures.

Micro-enterprise Support: For older adolescents, providing small loans or grants and business training can help them start their own income-generating activities.

4. Protection and Rights:

Ending Harmful Traditional Practices: Campaigns against child marriage, female genital mutilation (FGM), and other harmful practices are vital.

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Response: Educating communities about GBV, establishing safe reporting mechanisms, and providing support services for survivors are critical.

Legal Awareness: Informing girls about their rights and the laws that protect them can empower them to advocate for themselves.

Community Engagement: Involving parents, community leaders, and religious figures in discussions about girls' empowerment can foster a supportive environment.

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Core Pillars of Our Work