Empowering Mothers Through Enjera Production – Wereda 4 – Bethel Group

Project Overview:
In March 2025, N4ED launched a sustainable enjera-making initiative in Bethel area, to empower local mothers economically. After a long and challenging journey to secure a working space, Wereda 4 – Bethel group officially began operations with determination and optimism. The initiative is made possible through the generous support of EthiopiAid and Australia Embassy. 

Objectives / Goals:

Enable economic independence for vulnerable mothers

Create a locally rooted, sustainable enjera making business

Enhance food security while promoting women-led enterprises

Target Audience / Beneficiaries:
The direct beneficiaries are sixteen mothers participating in N4ED’s economic empowerment program, selected based on their interest and capacity to manage a Enjera making business. 

Methodology / Approach:
N4ED provided entrepreneurship training, food safety education, and ongoing follow up support. The mothers operate in a designated workspace using locally sourced materials to prepare and sell enjera to nearby communities and businesses.

Impact / Expected Outcomes:

Improved household income for participating mothers

Strengthened self-confidence and business skills

Community access to affordable, nutritious enjera

Creation of a model for women-led micro-enterprises

Time:
March 2025 and on going 

Donor

EthiopiAid and Australia Embassy