Empower 360 Students in Rural Ethiopia

As the school year continues through June, children at Genanaw Kerse Memorial School are coming to class with the basic supplies they need to learn. Having notebooks and writing materials means students can participate fully in lessons, follow along with their teachers, and feel included alongside their peers. These simple tools make a meaningful difference in how children experience school each day.

Teachers share that when students have what they need, classrooms are calmer and routines are easier to maintain. Children are more settled, more confident, and better able to focus on learning rather than worrying about missing supplies. A clean, safe school environment combined with adequate materials helps create a sense of stability that supports learning throughout the year.

Enrollment remains strong, and meeting even basic needs requires careful planning. While our donor community is small, current support has helped sustain learning conditions during this school year. Because of ongoing constraints and growing needs, we are beginning early planning for the next academic year to ensure children can return to school prepared and ready to learn.