Drei Frauen, eine Chance Aster, Mintamir und Bizuye erzählen aus ihrem Leben - und was die Ausbildung zur Hauswirtschafterin für sie bedeutet. «Ich werde es schaffen» Projektberichte Mit dreizehn schleppte Aster Zement auf Baustellen, später schuftete sie als Hausangestellte im Libanon. Heute steht sie in ihrer Heimat Äthiopien kurz vor dem Abschluss ihrer Ausbildung als Hauswirtschafterin – und glaubt wieder an sich. «Ich will, dass meine Töchter es besser haben» Projektberichte Mintamir hat viel ertragen, um ihre Mutter und Geschwister zu unterstützen. Profiteure des Menschenhandels nutzten sie aus. Jetzt lernt sie, wie sie ihre Kinder selbst ernähren kann – und blickt zum ersten Mal mit Zuversicht nach vorn. «Mein Sohn läuft – und ich bin dankbar» Projektberichte Bizuye war verzweifelt: Ihr Sohn Makbel war zweieinhalb und konnte noch nicht gehen. Dank Menschen für Menschen bekam er Hilfe – und sie eine Ausbildung. Heute arbeitet Bizuye als Kindergärtnerin, ihr Sohn ist gesund und fröhlich. Jetzt spenden Further project reports: Education Children Biruk can go back to school Project reports 5. November 2025 Biruk Fanta from Debre Berhan had to interrupt his schooling because his mother lacked the funds to continue his education. Thanks to the help of Menschen für Menschen, Biruk can now return to school. Education Children A way out of child labor in Debre Berhan Project reports 3. November 2025 Ayele had to work very hard instead of studying. He washed beef tripe, carried beer crates and barrels, and endured his boss's scolding. By the age of 13, he was the family's main breadwinner. "I want to go back to school," he said: a chronicle of a difficult childhood – with a happy ending. Education Children A dignified childhood for the poorest girls and boys Project reports 3. November 2025 Since January, a new phase of our major children's project has been underway: In the city of Debre Berhan, we are supporting 1,800 children from the poorest families for three years. To kick things off, some of them painted their world. The pictures tell stories of worries, happiness, and big dreams. Agriculture Microcredits The path to a dignified life - with coffee Project reports 1. September 2025 With new coffee seedlings, hard work and a strong cooperative, Demeke Bedo has found his way out of poverty. Today, he can feed his family and invest in their future. Climate Agriculture Unique agroforestry system in Raphe Project reports 29. August 2025 The Gedeo people use a unique agroforestry system, which has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Without artificial fertilizers or irrigation, the hard-working farmers get an astonishing amount from small areas of agroforestry. Women Agriculture Microcredits Water Families fight their way out of hunger and poverty Project reports 29. August 2025 Many young families in our new project area in Raphe have slipped into poverty and hunger. The young couple Wude and Sisay are now fighting for a better future. With hard work, love - and a helping hand from our donors.
«Ich werde es schaffen» Projektberichte Mit dreizehn schleppte Aster Zement auf Baustellen, später schuftete sie als Hausangestellte im Libanon. Heute steht sie in ihrer Heimat Äthiopien kurz vor dem Abschluss ihrer Ausbildung als Hauswirtschafterin – und glaubt wieder an sich.
«Ich will, dass meine Töchter es besser haben» Projektberichte Mintamir hat viel ertragen, um ihre Mutter und Geschwister zu unterstützen. Profiteure des Menschenhandels nutzten sie aus. Jetzt lernt sie, wie sie ihre Kinder selbst ernähren kann – und blickt zum ersten Mal mit Zuversicht nach vorn.
«Mein Sohn läuft – und ich bin dankbar» Projektberichte Bizuye war verzweifelt: Ihr Sohn Makbel war zweieinhalb und konnte noch nicht gehen. Dank Menschen für Menschen bekam er Hilfe – und sie eine Ausbildung. Heute arbeitet Bizuye als Kindergärtnerin, ihr Sohn ist gesund und fröhlich.
Education Children Biruk can go back to school Project reports 5. November 2025 Biruk Fanta from Debre Berhan had to interrupt his schooling because his mother lacked the funds to continue his education. Thanks to the help of Menschen für Menschen, Biruk can now return to school.
Education Children A way out of child labor in Debre Berhan Project reports 3. November 2025 Ayele had to work very hard instead of studying. He washed beef tripe, carried beer crates and barrels, and endured his boss's scolding. By the age of 13, he was the family's main breadwinner. "I want to go back to school," he said: a chronicle of a difficult childhood – with a happy ending.
Education Children A dignified childhood for the poorest girls and boys Project reports 3. November 2025 Since January, a new phase of our major children's project has been underway: In the city of Debre Berhan, we are supporting 1,800 children from the poorest families for three years. To kick things off, some of them painted their world. The pictures tell stories of worries, happiness, and big dreams.
Agriculture Microcredits The path to a dignified life - with coffee Project reports 1. September 2025 With new coffee seedlings, hard work and a strong cooperative, Demeke Bedo has found his way out of poverty. Today, he can feed his family and invest in their future.
Climate Agriculture Unique agroforestry system in Raphe Project reports 29. August 2025 The Gedeo people use a unique agroforestry system, which has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Without artificial fertilizers or irrigation, the hard-working farmers get an astonishing amount from small areas of agroforestry.
Women Agriculture Microcredits Water Families fight their way out of hunger and poverty Project reports 29. August 2025 Many young families in our new project area in Raphe have slipped into poverty and hunger. The young couple Wude and Sisay are now fighting for a better future. With hard work, love - and a helping hand from our donors.
