activities · 25
what they do
direct service · 21
- COVID-19 Medical Supply Donation Emergency Supply DistributionDonated medical masks, gloves, gowns, and sterilizing supplies to safeguard medical professionals and responders during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- COVID-19 Medical Supply Donations Emergency Supply DistributionDonated medical masks, gloves, gowns, and sterilizing supplies to safeguard medical professionals and responders during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Clean Water Provision Clean Water Access InitiativesProvided clean, reliable drinking water to the community of Dera, Ethiopia.
- Delivers clean water and medical supplies Clean Water Access InitiativesProvides clean, reliable drinking water to communities such as Dera, Ethiopia, and has donated protective medical supplies (masks, gloves, gowns, sterilizers) to frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Education support for children Children's Education SponsorshipPays school fees, provides uniforms, and purchases study materials for children to help them continue their education.
- Educational Support for Children Children's Education SponsorshipPays school fees, provides uniforms, and purchases study materials for children to help them continue their education.
- Emergency medical supply distribution Emergency Supply DistributionDonated medical masks, gloves, gowns, and sterilizing supplies to safeguard medical professionals and responders during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Food Assistance Food Pantry and Voucher DistributionProvides food assistance to individuals who have completed its business training programs.
- Interest-free microloan programs Microfinance and Business Training for EntrepreneursProvides interest-free microloans to individuals, particularly women and disabled persons, to start or expand small businesses, with documented cases of loans supporting businesses such as injera sales, fruit vending, poultry, sheep fattening, and small shops. Over 70 women have completed training and received loans through this program.
- Kindergarten Education ProgramOperates and constructs kindergarten schools in Dera, Ethiopia, to provide early childhood education. A new kindergarten is being completed to prepare 500 young students to read and write through three "half day" sessions as a long-term strategy to combat poverty.
- Kindergarten education programsOperates and constructs kindergarten programs in Dera, Ethiopia, as part of a long-term strategy to help children escape poverty. A new kindergarten school is being completed to serve 500 young students in three "half day" sessions, preparing them to read and write.
- Medical and dental volunteer clinics Mobile and Fixed Community Medical ClinicsOrganizes volunteer trips that include dental, vision, and medical clinics staffed by participants based on their skills, professions, and interests. Operates the "Smiles for Hope" program, where participating dental offices provide teeth whitening services.
- Microloan Program Microfinance and Business Training for EntrepreneursProvides zero-interest microloans to individuals, including disabled individuals and women, to help them start businesses, improve their quality of life, and achieve economic independence. The program has supported over 100 families and trained over 70 women.
- Offers microloan programs for economic empowerment Microfinance and Business Training for EntrepreneursProvides interest-free microloans to individuals, particularly women and disabled persons, to start or expand small businesses, with documented cases of support for poultry, food, and retail enterprises.
- Operates kindergarten programs to combat child povertyRuns kindergarten programs in Dera, Ethiopia, including a newly constructed school designed to serve 500 children in three half-day sessions to prepare them for literacy and formal education.
- Organizes medical volunteer trips with dental, vision, and medical clinics Mobile and Fixed Community Medical ClinicsCoordinates volunteer trips where participants provide dental, vision, and medical care based on their professional skills and interests.
- Provides educational support for children Children's Education SponsorshipSupports children’s education by paying school fees, providing uniforms, and purchasing study materials to ensure continuity in schooling.
- Smiles for Hope Dental ProgramOperates the "Smiles for Hope" program, where participating dental offices provide teeth whitening services.
- Volunteer Medical, Dental, and Vision Clinics Mobile and Fixed Community Medical ClinicsOrganizes volunteer trips that include dental, vision, and medical clinics staffed by participants based on their skills and professions.
- Volunteer Medical, Dental, and Vision Clinics Mobile and Fixed Community Medical ClinicsOrganizes volunteer trips that include dental, vision, and medical clinics staffed by participants based on their skills and professions to provide healthcare services.
- Water access initiatives Clean Water Access InitiativesProvided clean, reliable drinking water to the community of Dera, Ethiopia.
capacity building · 4
- Business Training Microfinance and Business Training for EntrepreneursProvides business training to individuals to support economic recovery and success, often in conjunction with its microloan program.
- Business Training Microfinance and Business Training for EntrepreneursProvides business training to individuals to support economic recovery and success, often in conjunction with the microloan program.
- Business training and economic empowerment Microfinance and Business Training for EntrepreneursProvides business training to individuals to support economic recovery and success, with food assistance provided to graduates of the program.
- Provides business training for economic recovery Microfinance and Business Training for EntrepreneursOffers business training programs to support individuals in achieving economic recovery and long-term success.
strategies · 22
how they think
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- Business training and mentorship for self-reliance business_trainingProvides comprehensive business training, including financial literacy, savings practices, and management skills, often in conjunction with mentoring and support groups, to equip individuals to start and manage businesses and achieve self-reliance.
- Community development toward self-reliance community developmentSupports communities in progressing toward self-sufficiency by building internal capacity, measuring progress through economic indicators like food expenditure, and fostering hope and resilience.
- Community-led self-reliance community_developmentSupports communities in their journey towards self-reliance by building hope and empowering them to progress independently.
- Comprehensive business training and mentorship business_trainingProvides weekly business training and mentoring sessions, including financial literacy, saving practices, and expense tracking, to equip individuals with the skills needed to start and manage successful businesses. This is often delivered within women's support groups to foster peer learning and accountability.
- Customized volunteer engagement tailor-made_volunteer_experienceDesigns volunteer experiences that are tailored to the specific skills, professions, and interests of participants, aiming to maximize engagement and impact.
- Customized volunteer engagement model tailor-made volunteer experienceDesigns volunteer experiences tailored to individuals' skills, professions, and interests to increase effectiveness and personal connection to the mission.
- Early Childhood Education as Poverty Intervention early_education_for_poverty_alleviationPositions early childhood education as a foundational strategy to disrupt intergenerational poverty by creating long-term pathways to opportunity and hope, especially critical during periods of school disruption.
- Early childhood education as a pathway to break intergenerational poverty education-as-hopePositions early education as a foundational intervention that creates long-term opportunity and hope, particularly critical during disruptions like school closures, to disrupt the cycle of poverty.
- Early childhood education as a poverty intervention early_education_for_poverty_alleviationFocuses on early childhood education as a fundamental strategy to break intergenerational cycles of poverty by providing foundational learning opportunities.
- Early childhood education as a poverty intervention early_education_for_poverty_alleviationInvests in early childhood education as a fundamental strategy to break intergenerational cycles of poverty by providing foundational learning opportunities.
- Education as a source of hope and opportunity education_as_hopeBelieves that providing education offers hope and future opportunities for children, especially in challenging circumstances like school closures, contributing to their overall well-being and potential.
- Impact Measurement via Financial IndicatorsTracks progress and accountability using financial metrics such as the percentage of income spent on food and shelter (impact score), aiming to increase disposable income for education and other needs.
- Integrated Business Training and Financial Literacy business trainingCombines business training, financial literacy, and savings requirements with loan programs to equip individuals with practical skills for business management and long-term economic resilience, delivered through structured courses and weekly mentoring.
- Integrated business training and mentoring for economic development business trainingCombines business training, financial literacy, savings requirements, and ongoing mentoring—delivered through weekly sessions and women’s support groups—to equip individuals with skills for entrepreneurship and long-term economic self-reliance.
- Mentoring and capacity development for personal and economic growth mentoring_and_capacity_developmentEmploys a model of continuous support, learning, and mentoring to foster both personal growth and economic development within individuals and communities.
- Mentoring for Personal and Economic Development mentoring_and_capacity_developmentUses mentoring and capacity-building relationships to support holistic personal and economic growth, particularly within women’s groups and loan programs, fostering peer learning and sustained development.
- Microfinance for economic empowerment microfinanceUtilizes micro-loans, particularly for women, to enable individuals to start businesses, gain independence, and foster economic development. This approach often includes a revolving loan fund model to promote accountability and expand reach.
- Microfinance for economic empowerment microfinanceUtilizes micro-loans, particularly for women, to enable individuals to start businesses, gain independence, and foster economic development. This approach often incorporates a revolving loan fund model to ensure sustainability and accountability within the community.
- Microfinance with Recirculating Loan Model microfinanceUses micro-loans, primarily for women, to support business creation and economic independence, combined with a revolving loan fund model where repayments are reused to support additional entrepreneurs, fostering community accountability and sustainability.
- Microfinance with revolving loan and accountability model microfinanceUses micro-loans, particularly for women, to foster economic independence and business creation, combined with a revolving loan fund where repayments are recirculated to support others, promoting community accountability and sustainability.
- Skills-Based Volunteer Engagement tailor-made volunteer experienceDesigns volunteer experiences tailored to individuals' professional skills and interests to maximize impact and engagement, enhancing program effectiveness through targeted human capital.
- Tailored volunteer engagement tailor-made_volunteer_experienceDesigns customized volunteer experiences that align with the specific skills, professions, and interests of participants, maximizing their contribution and engagement.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Business Training and Mentoring
Offers weekly business classes and group meetings in Ethiopia to teach basic business principles, financial tracking, and savings to loan recipients.
COVID-19 Response
Partners with local governments to provide medical masks, gloves, gowns, and sterilizing supplies to safeguard medical professionals and responders.
Kindergarten Development
Constructs and supports kindergartens to provide education for young children in underserved communities, such as Dera, Ethiopia.
Micro Loan Program
Provides no-interest microloans to individuals, primarily women, to start and grow small businesses. Repaid loans are recirculated to help others.
Volunteer Travel Teams
Organizes volunteer trips for professionals to provide dental, vision, and medical clinics in communities served by Hope Arising.
relationships · 2
who they work with
- Dodota Woreda Administration Partner — Partnered with the local government to respond to COVID-19 in rural Ethiopia.
- several dental practices Partner — Partner with Hope Arising for the "Smiles for Hope" teeth whitening program.