Genanaw Foundation

We serve children and families in the Gurage Zone of Ethiopia, where many households are living in deep poverty. For parents who are already struggling to put food on the table, basics like notebooks, pencils, and pens are simply out of reach. That means students often show up to class without the tools they need to participate—making school harder every day and widening the gap between kids who have resources and kids who don’t. Most families in this rural area depend on subsistence farming, and when harvests are unpredictable, everything becomes a tradeoff. Education matters deeply to parents, but costs add up quickly—supplies, uniforms, and the everyday essentials that make attendance possible. Without those supports, children fall behind, and the path to a better future narrows. Genanaw Foundation exists to change that. At Genanaw Kerse Memorial School, we’ve expanded the school so students can continue through 7th and 8th grade, and we provide the supplies and menstrual health items that help students—especially girls—stay in school with dignity and confidence. Next, we’re working toward something this community has never had: its first high school, so students can keep learning without leaving home. Our progress shows up in the community’s strong support, better outcomes in the classroom, and—most importantly—more girls staying in school because they have what they need to fully participate.

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