Category: Mission

Dabaree/Reciprocity Program in Wayu Tuka district Celebrated in October

smiling women receive heifers in the dabaree program

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

receiving their heifers at the dabaree celebration

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 …

Dabaree Celebrated in the Fall

dabaree oromia

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 …

Reading Corner in Burqa Uke Primary School

April 10th, CGWE, Nekemte Rotary and Hundee Team created reading corner/village library in Burqa Uke Primary School. We the volunteers got overwhelmed and emotional with warmly welcome, parent coming to support their children, teachers and school administrators are eager to get education for children in the village.

Training on Animal Husbandry, Small Business Skills and Saving Money

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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.

The Cow Market

heifers

All are determined to walk long distance to go to cow market and choose the cow they like in the rain The cows seems cold too but worth it. Thanks to the donors who gave life changing gift. Donate to increase our impact.

CGWE Grateful for Rotary Support

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As always, it is an honor to receive donations from the Rotary District Governor Mary Jane Shackelford. Her smile, energy, support, love, and Woo Hoo excitement always brighten the room and create a massive impact. CGWE is grateful to have a partner like Rotary Clubs.