CGWE Laga Hadhesa Gravity water project serves 13,000+ individuals with clean water in the communities.
Laga Hadhesa Gravity Water Project
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Dabaree/Reciprocity Program in Wayu Tuka district Celebrated in October
The ongoing Dabaree/reciprocity program celebration in Wayu Tuka district was successfully held in October 2025, highlighting CGWE’s use of Dabaree —a traditional economic practice rooted in reciprocity—to improve the lives of women and children in Ethiopia’s Oromia region. Through the program, women and their families receive a heifer cow along with animal care-taking instruction, leading to meaningful and lasting improvements …
Jireenya Community Celebrates Dabaree
On November 10, 2025, the ongoing Dabaree (reciprocity) program celebration was successfully held in the Jireenya community of Guto Gida District. The transformation of beneficiaries into donors is a powerful testament to the program’s impact on strengthening and uplifting communities. Thank you to all who made this success possible! Help us do more with a donation.
Reading Room Project: Empowering Education at Rural Schools
One of CGWE’s Reading Room projects at Burqa Babo School is strengthening educational opportunities for children in rural Oromia, Ethiopia. As part of this effort, CGWE provided a printer to a local rural school—an essential resource that is transforming how students learn and are assessed. The printer enables the school to scan, print, and copy materials, allowing students to take …
Our Partner Education Builds Skills from Animal Husbandry to Business
CGWE beneficiaries complete an intensive capacity-building training on animal husbandry, sanitation, and business.
Dabaree Celebrated in the Fall
In the fall of 2024, CGWE celebrated Dabaree with the community in Wayu Tuka District, Oromia, Ethiopia by donating female calves to women on our waiting list. These gifts are more than just livestock—they’re a source of income, nourishment, and hope. And the impact doesn’t stop there: some of our past recipients are now giving back, donating calves to help …
Thank You for supporting our Together We Thrive! Fundraiser
With your support, we raised $20,000 to empower women and save lives in Oromia, Ethiopia!
Dinner For a Cause – June 16th at Lalibela
Take the day off from cooking and enjoy a traditional Ethiopian/Oromian meal. FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023 AT 6 PM – 11 PMDinner For A CauseLalibela (Columbus, OH)Ethiopian Restaurant and Bar, late night food and drinks. Visit the Facebook Event
Giving Thanks – celebrating 10 years of impact
This Thanksgiving, we are celebrating 10 years of impact, thanks to YOU and your support. Help us do more with a donation.
Training on Animal Husbandry, Small Business Skills and Saving Money
CGWE beneficiaries training on how to save money and training on basic small business skills. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=788721749063316 Animal husbandry training for CGWE beneficiaries by Hundee and CGWE beneficiaries choosing the cow they like from the local market. Creating a positive impact in progress. Join us, and let us empower together. Donate now to impact more families.