Blog – Page 2 – Education 4 Change

13 Mar

There is More Demand for Learning

Our Adult Literacy Hub in Shabele has filled up with students and we have to ask people to wait until we can hire more staff. Many adults in the […]

28 Jan

Board Members’ Published Paper

Two of our board members published a paper describing inclusive education in Ethiopia and Canada. Dr. Lisa Devall-Martin and Dr. Sharlene McHolm drew on their experience as educators in […]

23 Jan

Dust and Computers

It is now the dry season in Ethiopia, which means that there is more dust in the air. We are finding that our cleaning staff need to put in […]

14 Jan

We Installed Computers in Hope Library

Our library in Kalefo is now connected to the internet. These computers will be accessible by members of the public. This is a first for Hope Library, and since […]

8 Jan

This Is What A Library Looks Like

For those of us in Canada, these pictures are not surprising. Books in cases. Children Reading. A librarian circulating. Now imagine that you had never seen a library. What […]

27 Dec

Newsletter Available

Our newsletter for the winter of 2025 is out! You can find it by clicking the image below or by going to the pulldown menu titled “WHAT WE DO” […]

20 Nov

Erase the Stigma for Good – Phase 5

Over the past 18 months, Education-4-Change has partnered with Days for Girls to strengthen menstrual health management (MHM) education, dignity, and access for girls through the distribution of high-quality, […]

18 Nov

Maple Syrup Is For Sale Again

Once again E4Change is selling maple syrup as a fund raiser. This is a chance to get your Canadian fix while supporting education in Ethiopia. Syrup is: $10 […]

29 Oct

The beginning of E4Change

Abdi started E4Change so no one would have to follow his footsteps in order to be educated. In his day, few got to attend school, and as he grew […]

24 Oct

Thanks to Auction Supporters

Thank you to individuals and corporations who donated items to our online auction and to those who bid on items. Purchases and donations that came through the auction amounted […]

23 Oct

Come and Explore Ethiopian Food

We are gathering people at The Warka Tree, a Guelph restaurant serving Ethiopian food, for lunch on Sunday November 30. This is an opportunity to support education in Ethiopia, […]

15 Oct

Encouragement from Ethiopian Officials

Our country director Abdi was invited to attend the celebration marking Kelafo’s designation as an independent city. The event brought together dignitaries from various zones (Shebelle, Fafan, and Siti), […]

18 Sep

Kelafo Bridge Collapse

A key connection between the villages where we work has collapsed, significantly affecting the communities and complicating our work. This bridge over the Shabelle River could not take […]

14 Sep

Online Fundraising Auction

Our annual online auction runs from September 15 to 21. To check it out, click HERE. Thanks to all the individuals and corporations who have donated items. While […]

Head Office Address:
Bole Sub City, Bole Bulbula, Woreda 12, in front of Woreda 12 Office, Assefa Kara Building, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Canadian Office Address:
190 Northfield Drive, Waterloo, ON
P.O. Box 28035
N2L 0C7

Kelafo Office Address:
Hope Library, Kelafo, Ethiopia