Impact

Turning Challenges Into Opportunities

Education in rural Ethiopia faces alarming challenges: overcrowded classrooms, limited facilities, high dropout rates, and children missing school because of poor sanitation, nutrition, and resources. At the Sarah Arebu Tahir Foundation, we are responding with solutions that transform lives and communities, one school at a time.

Implimentation
Challenges

barriers no student should endure

  • Inadequate school buildings and overcrowded classrooms
  • Shortage of teaching materials and science labs
  • No access to ICT or digital devices
  • Lack of restrooms, especially for girls’ hygiene needs
  • Unsafe water and poor sanitation
  • Poor nutrition and lack of sports/recreation resources
  • Low-quality instruction and high dropout rates

Source: Partners In Education Ethiopia (PIEE)


Challenges

PARTNERS IN EDUCATION ETHIOPIA (Piee)

  • 15.28% of students enroll over the recommended age.
  • 0% of surveyed students passed the regional exam required for entry into grade 9.
  • 98 students missed 6+ school days in a single year.

Source: Jema Nigus Primary School 2022/23 Year


solutions

Our Goals & Objectives

  • Providing safe, comfortable learning environments
  • Building and improving school facilities
  • Increasing enrollment and reducing dropout rates
  • Training teachers and improving instruction quality
  • Equipping classrooms with books, technology, and learning tools
  • Ensuring access to water, hygiene, and sanitation
  • Supporting students’ health and nutrition
Our Projects in Action

Project 1:

Debub Wello School Build

In partnership with local government, one hectare of land has been dedicated in Debub Wello Zone, Albuko Woreda. This new elementary school will serve up to 1,000 students in two shifts with:

  • 2 blocks, 10 classrooms, and administrative offices
  • 50 students per classroom
  • Clean water and sanitation facilities
  • Furnished classrooms with desks, chairs, and supplies
  • Dedicated space for teachers and staff

This is just the beginning — each project brings us closer to equal access to education for all.

Building Schools, Building Futures

Safe classrooms and well-equipped schools give children the foundation for lifelong success

Empower Teachers & Students

We train and support educators so they can deliver quality education and mentorship.

Healthy, Supported Learners

By addressing water, sanitation, and nutrition, we help students focus on learning — not survival.

Impact

Our work

Roseville, CA Rotary Sponsored

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