Hawi Bekele Maru

Their Story: Hawi was married for 5 years before her husband abandoned his wife and young daughter to join the Ethiopian military. For the past two years, Hawi has been the sole provider for the family, earning a small and unsteady income by selling goods at the local market.

Goals for the Future: Hawi wants to grow her business at the market to make a reliable income for herself and her daughter. She wants to ensure that Seifen can attend school and secure better opportunities.

Your support of $50/month for three years will provide financial training, health and hygiene education, parenting classes, and counseling. It will also cover instruction, support and mentoring to establish and run a small business to secure a bright future for this family.