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The power of water in Ethiopia

El Niño-induced drought devastated Ethiopia for almost the last two years. Lean how Water.org worked to provide access to safe water and sanitation to the people of Ethiopia.


The cost of water in Ethiopia

Across the country, Ethiopians are spending a large part of their income to pay for overpriced water from vendors. Learn about Water.org’s creative solutions to empower these people today!


Ethiopia Herald - Accelerating access to safe water through affordable financing

Read how Water.org is working with local partners in Ethiopia to break down financial barriers to help more people get access to safe water and sanitation and achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6.


Global Citizen - In Ethiopia, Mothers Bear the Weight of the Water Crisis

Hear from Melanie Mendrys, Director of brand and marketing, on her experience in Ethiopia and why we do what we do to help change lives in Ethiopia and around the world.


Ethiopia: Inventive Water Financing to Prop Up GTP II Targets

Why Abraham wanted water for his kids

The water crisis in Ethiopia affects women and children


Zenebech's story

Zenebech lives in a rural village a few hours south of Addis Ababa in Ethiopia. Among the other mud and thatch homes, Zenebech raises her six children with her husband. Zenebech told others in her village about how a small loan changed their world and it could change theirs too.


Because of you

Because of you, millions of people around the world have had access to small affordable loans, which has given them safe water & sanitation. Learn how your contribution helped make this a reality.


Safe water and pregnancy

Grace’s baby was due to arrive any day, and with the need to make tireless hikes in the heat to obtain safe water, this was no way to have to raise a child. Learn how Water.org worked to empower Grace.


Stefanos believes in safe water and his children

Imagine a teacher who couldn’t see his own kids to school each day because instead, they were off finding water, or worse, because they were sick from drinking unsafe water. Read Stefano's story here.


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