Tag Archives: Ethiopia

When water makes you angry

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Kari Costanza in Stories

World Vision’s Kari Costanza visited a community in Ethiopia whose residents are experiencing a very pronounced — and understandable — emotion over their struggle with a lack of access to clean water: anger....

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[Video] The miracle of a microloan

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Matthew Brennan in Microfinance

Miracle of a Microloan | World Vision Blog

Microloans may seem small, but the real miracle of World Vision Micro is the life-changing impact these small business loans have on the entrepreneurs who receive them....

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[Video] Melka’s story: Child bride to advocate for girls

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Matthew Brennan in Partnerships

Melka's story: Child bride to advocate for girls | World Vision Blog

We first brought you the story of Melka in Ethiopia last year. Today, we’re excited to present this video depiction of the remarkable young woman’s journey. Melka was 14 years old when, to her surprise, her parents married her off to an older man from another village whom she didn’t even know. When Melka resisted him later that evening, he and his friends beat her severely. She woke up in the hospital....

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Girl Rising: 9 Prayers for 9 Girls

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Matthew Brennan in Christian Witness

In honor of International Women’s Day today and in celebration of yesterday’s premiere of 10X10’s new film Girl Rising, we want to pray for each of the girls featured in the film, the communities they represent, and World Vision’s work in some those communities. Two girls in the film come from World Vision project areas....

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Saved from early marriage at age 10

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Aklilu Kassaye in Stories

Today’s post brings us a story of tragedy turned to hope from Ethiopia, where 10-year-old Masresha was forced into early marriage by her family. In many developing countries, this is a harsh reality faced by young girls, as depicted in the film Girl Rising....

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