Our Mission + Vision
CGWE’s mission is to create economic self-sufficiency for women, children, and entire villages in Ethiopia’s Oromia region. We envision a world where all women and children are safe from violence and discrimination, are socially empowered, and are economically self-sufficient.
But without intervention, women in Ethiopia’s Oromia region are unable to earn a sustainable, living wage—giving way to intergenerational cycles of abuse, poverty, and disenfranchisement.
Our Efforts
By creating opportunities for women to achieve sustainable economic self-sufficiency, CGWE saves the lives of women and children in the Oromia region of Ethiopia.
CGWE achieves its mission of uplifting women, children, and entire villages in Ethiopia’s Oromia region through Dabaree—a traditional economic system based upon the principles of reciprocity and cooperation that empowers women to become self-sufficient.
CGWE saves the lives of women and their children in Ethiopia’s Oromia region who, prior to receiving their cow, subsist on as little as 25 cents a day while putting their personal safety at risk.
By advancing women’s economic, self-esteem, and personal security, CGWE is also able to provide critical education regarding health, hygiene, and sanitation; advocate against female genital mutilation; establish clean water wells and veterinary clinics; and support local schools—breaking intergenerational cycles of economic disempowerment.
With their basic needs met, women drive change and investment in their families and villages, improving the quality of life for all.
