WFP’s school meals programme has benefitted millions of school children across Ethiopia over the last 19 years and currently serves some 650,000 students in 1,800 schools in different parts of the country. Fatuma is one of those children. Gewane, ETHIOPIA – A daily round trip of three hours along a dusty road might not appeal to many, but for schoolgirl Fatuma Hamedu, the journey shows just how committed she is to changing her life. “I travel this distance every day,” says Fatuma. “I do … [Read more...]
“Nothing should stop me,” says Ethiopian schoolgirl
May 23, 2013 by Team Celebration
Filed Under: AFRICA, CONTRIBUTORS, Uncategorized, WOMEN that "Share in Positive Action" for Our World!, YOUTH of ACTION™ Tagged With: A Celebration of Women, Africa, African girls, educate girls, Ethiopia, Gewane, girl power, girls, girls’ education, global education, powerful girls, youth of action, “Nothing should stop me, ” says Ethiopian schoolgirl