Project Report
| Aug 3, 2026
Our scholars are preparing for careers
By Ashley Lackovich-Van Gorp | Founder & Executive Director
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As summer break continues in Ethiopia, we are thrilled to share how your support is paving the way for young women to lead independent and empowered lives.
Our university scholars are taking crucial steps toward independence and career readiness. L, one scholar in our program, recently began a summer internship at Abay Television, one of Ethiopia's major media networks. Facilitated through our volunteer team member, this experience allows L. to build essential broadcasting and media skills ahead of her upcoming graduation next year.
This internship highlights the long-term journey of our scholars as they move from school, to university, to careers. Your partnership ensures that young women in Ethiopia receive the resources and support to develop skills, agency, and independence.
As an all-volunteer organization, Enhance Worldwide relies on your ongoing commitment to empower adolescent girls and young women in Ethiopia. Thank you for standing alongside them as they shape their futures.
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Sep 9, 2022
Higher Education for Girls in Ethiopia
By Ashley Lackovich-Van Gorp | Executive Director & Founder
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There are many programs funding girls’ education in Ethiopia. Unfortunately, many of these programs stop supporting girls after high school. At this age, these older teens are adults- and, without the appeal of childhood, it’s harder to fundraise to support them as they figure out life after high school. Sadly, this means that too many young women fall through the cracks as they make their transition from the world of a child to the world of an adult.
At Enhance Worldwide, we are committed to supporting the girls in our program through vocational school or college.
In August, Shewaye graduated from the Africa Medical College with a degree in pharmacy. We’ve been supporting Shewaye since she was in middle school. Instead of backing away after her high school graduation, we increased our support, helping her to navigate college applications, adjust to higher learning, and slowly increase her independence.
Thank you so much for supporting girls like Shewaye!
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Dec 3, 2021
Poverty Is A Main Barrier to Girls' Education
By Ashley Lackovich-Van Gorp, PhD | Executive Director & Co-Founder
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Poverty, especially when coupled with social norms and traditional practices, is one of the main barriers to girls’ education. The pandemic has only exacerbated inequality. The Malala Fund estimates that as a result of COVID 19 and its social and economic impact, 20 million girls in lower income countries may never return to the classroom.
Nearly two years into the pandemic, all the girls in our program have remained in school. They have laughed and learned, asked questions, thought critically, and grown in knowledge and sense of self. They have also learned about COVID- and how to keep themselves and their families safe.
We’re continuing to have meaningful conversations with families about the value of education, even at a time of increased hardship and instability. We also continue to provide families with increased food and household items so that they do not need to turn to their girls for support.
Every girl deserves to go to school and the independent future that only an education can provide. Thank you for supporting girls in Ethiopia.
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