Economic Growth Ethiopia Project #11067

Sparking growth for 10K Ethiopian farmers, weavers

by MEDA - Mennonite Economic Development Associates

Sparking growth for 10K Ethiopian farmers, weavers

Project Report | Nov 4, 2013
Thanks to you, our work is having a major impact!

By Linda Whitmore | Project Leader

Women "early adopters" earning more than men

Thanks to you, MEDA’s EDGET project (Ethiopians Driving Growth through Entrepreneurship and Trade) is helping farmers and weavers raise their incomes, learn new production techniques, improve their products, find new markets and save for their futures!

EDGET mid-point survey shows impact to date
Click on the PDF below, EDGET Project Update, to learn about the latest progress made thanks to your gift…

Meet Wondemu, the chairperson of the Ytebebegnoch Tebeb Weaving Cooperative in Addis Ababa. Read how he has taken the right steps to become known for his innovative designs and develop a weaving business focused on quality results for his buyers.
See some results to date, taken from our annual survey, on how your gift is making a difference
Learn how some women, who have been quick to adapt to the new technology, are now earning more than men
Discover what improvements are still to come in the next two years for farmers and weavers of the EDGET project

Isn’t it exciting to see the difference you are making in the lives of budding Ethiopian entrepreneurs? We truly appreciate your continued support of the EDGET project (Ethiopians Driving Growth through Entrepreneurship and Trade). Through your generosity, 10,000 farmers and weavers like Wondemu can successfully participate in Ethiopia’s economy.

If you’d like more information, visit our website www.meda.org or email meda@meda.org. To renew your support, you can donate by giving us a call at 1-800-665-7026, or go to www.weavingrowth.com

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You’ve made a huge impact in the lives of Ethiopian entrepreneurs wanting to create a stronger future for their families and those in their communities. We are so thankful to you for choosing to support MEDA as we work to unleash entrepreneurship around the world!

An EDGET weaver proudly displays his workspace

Attachments:

EDGET Project Update (PDF)

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