Our Stories of Impact

In 2023, the multigenerational impact in the areas we serve stepped to the forefront. In this 40-page report, you will see several stories of impact alongside some beautiful imagery that captures the strength and spirit of the people of Ethiopia, along with data impact points that display just how Project Mercy continues to empower those we serve to reach their full potential and thrive.

Discover the inspiring journey of Abaynesh, a graduate of Project Mercy's artificial insemination trainee program in Ethiopia.

Inspired by the positive change that Project Mercy had on his family’s life, Mesganaw and his wife, Zerfeshihun Nuri, chose to return to Medhane-Alem.

Bekelu, aided by Project Mercy, acquired a Jersey cow but desired a female calf for dairy sales. Despite this, she diligently cares for the cow, yielding around 5 liters of milk daily.

Gorfnesh, a skilled basket weaver in Butajira, Ethiopia, earns 800 Birr per product, transforming her mud house to brick and supporting her family.

Kelemua Asfa, a skilled weaver from Dubi Dubi, Ethiopia, supported her family for 25 years through Project Mercy's basket-weaving program.

Ato Temesgen Abate leads Project Mercy's Dairy Production Improvement Project in ChaCha, Ethiopia, training technicians and farmers for hybrid cow breeding, aiming to boost dairy production.

Discover how Ato Temesgen Abate, Project Mercy's Dairy Production Improvement Project Manager, is leading a transformative initiative to increase dairy production in Ethiopia's ChaCha region