The Buyo Kechema community has successfully renovated their kindergarten classroom, transforming a dusty and uninviting space into a cleaner, safer, and more engaging environment for young learners. The project was carried out in three phases: material procurement, three weeks of renovation, and a community showcase. This initiative has significantly improved learning conditions and includes plans for long-term maintenance to sustain the impact.
The Galcha Sake community is launching a small-scale horticulture center to tackle high unemployment among its 183 university graduates. The project will focus on seedling production, vegetable farming, and organic fertilizer-making. This asset-based initiative aims to equip graduates with sustainable horticulture skills, generate income, and benefit the broader community of 3,886 people.
The Dembile Ossa community has launched a project to construct a 250-meter lined irrigation canal and a small diversion weir to tackle water loss and boost agricultural productivity for 50 households. The initiative promotes sustainable water management. It aims to improve food security and strengthen the livelihoods of local farmers.
Diri Elementary School, plagued by leaking roofs and damaged infrastructure, is undergoing a much-needed renovation of three classrooms. The project aims to repair structural issues and refresh the learning space. This effort will benefit 473 students and 39 teachers, fostering a safer, more motivating environment for education.
The Kenteri Kebele community in Tenku Village successfully completed the construction of a spring water storage system, providing clean drinking water to 220 households. The project helps reduce waterborne diseases and improve hygiene. Training and a monitoring plan have been implemented to ensure the system’s long-term sustainability and reinforce community self-reliance.
Duguna Kercheche Secondary and Preparatory Schools are addressing overcrowding and student dropout—particularly among girls—by building four new classrooms using local materials and community labor. The project is guided by Human-Centered Design and Community-Led Development principles to ensure sustainability and community ownership.
