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Development Credit Authority, Getinet's Story

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Development Credit Authority, Getinet's Story: Getinet Enyew
Getinet Enyew
When Getinet learned a local bank was approving loans for qualified members of the Diaspora to return to start businesses, he jumped on the chance to build an organic farm back home in Menagesha, Ethiopia. Photo credit: Morgana Wingard.
Development Credit Authority, Getinet's Story: Erbeto Woldesenbet
Erbeto Woldesenbet
"Because of this job, I can rent my own house and I have a better life now to buy food, clothing, and shelter."- Erbeto Woldesenbet works at Getinet's farm. Photo credit: Morgana Wingard.
Development Credit Authority, Getinet's Story: Birke Lemma (poultry worker)
Birke Lemma (poultry worker)
"This salary changed my life. My kids can go to school." - Birke Lemma, worker at Getinet's farm. Photo credit: Morgana Wingard.
Development Credit Authority, Getinet's Story: Increased Production, Increased Transportation
Increased Production, Increased Transportation
Getinet used part of his loan to purchase a truck to transport his products to larger markets. Increase transportation means more food for more people, helping make Ethiopia more food secure. Photo credit: Morgana Wingard.
Development Credit Authority, Getinet's Story: Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development
In all, the Bank of Abyssinia lent nearly $9 million of their own funds to agrobusinesses thanks to USAID guarantees. Before USAID's guarantee, it was estimated that agriculture received just 16 percent of total available credit in Ethiopia. Photo credit: Morgana Wingard.
Development Credit Authority, Getinet's Story: Getinet Enyew and Negussie Dadi
Getinet Enyew and Negussie Dadi
With his loan, Getinet expanded his farm's production and was able to additional workers. Getinet says that employing people has been his greatest success. Photo credit: Morgana Wingard.
Development Credit Authority, Getinet's Story: Negussie Dadi
Negussie Dadi
Neguissie Dadi works as a farm hand on Getinet Enyew's farm in Menagesha, Ethiopia. Photo credit: Morgana Wingard.
Development Credit Authority, Getinet's Story: Gelane Bekele
Gelane Bekele
"This is my first job. Before I was living with my family. Now I can rent a house and live independently. "-Gelane Bekele, garden worker on Getinet's farm. Photo credit: Morgana Wingard.
Development Credit Authority, Getinet's Story: Birke Lemma (poultry worker)
Birke Lemma (poultry worker)
"This salary changed my life. My kids are now in school." -Birke Lemma, worker at Getinet's farm. Photo credit: Morgana Wingard.
Development Credit Authority, Getinet's Story: Employment
Employment
Before his loan, Getinet employed 20 workers. Today, he employs 27 locals. Photo credit: Morgana Wingard.
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Getinet Enyew
Erbeto Woldesenbet
Birke Lemma (poultry worker)
Increased Production, Increased Transportation
Sustainable Development
Getinet Enyew and Negussie Dadi
Negussie Dadi
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Birke Lemma (poultry worker)
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Kassa Mulualem plow her father's land. Kassa is a project participant and role model. She was one of the first women in her area to take up plowing, an activity that is traditionally reserved for men. By sharing her experience with the village economic and social associations in her area, she is helping to raise awareness about gender equality and encouraging other USAID beneficiaries to change their lives by changing their understanding of the division of labor between men and women.
Building Resilience in the Ethiopian Highlands
April 7, 2017
USAID works with a number of non-governmental organization partners to support the Productive Safety Net Program in Ethiopia. Here a worker for USAID-partner Catholic Relief Services helps to organize distributions.
USAID Response to the Ethiopian Drought
April 10, 2017
In October 2016, USAID launched the READ Community Outreach activity at Soyama Primary School. The activity will reach students in nearly 2,500 schools in the Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, Somali, and Tigray regions.
Investing in Ethiopia's Future
April 6, 2017
Health extension worker Alemitu Merga in Nano Gabriel Health Post, South West Shewa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia.   The USAID Deliver project, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and other organizations, improves health outcomes by increasing the availability of health supplies. For more than 30 years, USAID has been a world leader in providing health commodities.
Creating a Healthier Ethiopia
April 6, 2017
Story Powered Schools by Nalibali
Story-Powered Schools by Nalibali
March 2, 2017
The Africa We Want
Agenda 2063
September 1, 2016
USAID Administrator Gayle Smith leads discussion during 2016 AU Summit.
AU Summit
September 1, 2016
Youth Refugee Day in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
USAID Support to the African Union
September 1, 2016

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