Ethiopia

Ethiopia

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Located in East Africa, Ethiopia is historically a rich country. Ethiopia's poverty-stricken economy is based on agriculture which accounts for more than half of its economy, employing 80 percent of its population. With an estimated population of 78 million people, 78 percent of Ethiopians struggle with an income below US$2 a day.The Hunger Project has been working in Ethiopia since 2004, and empowers over 90,000 partners in six epicenter communities to end their own hunger and poverty.

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Ethiopia News

Ethiopia: New Water Facilities and Growing Grain Reserves

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Epicenters continue to collect and store grain and potato reserves, while forging ahead with children's education programs. There is much activity in the construction of water supplies, with the Jaldu Water Supply Project and four new health posts and improved sanitation facilities.

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Epicenter Community Provides Safe Water to 6,000 Villagers

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This project, undertaken in partnership with Rotary International, other local Rotary Clubs in Ethiopia and The Hunger Project, will supply clean tap water to over 6,000 of our grassroots partners who once suffered endemic waterborne disease.

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The Hunger Project Celebrates International Women's Day around the World

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The Hunger Project celebrated International Women's Day 2009 throughout the world with events, media articles and a special conference call.

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