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06/01/2021
Featured Story:
Reflecting on 2020

In a year unlike any other, the global Covid pandemic and a severe humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia disrupted every aspect of our work. With steadfast commitment and flexibility from our donors and local development partners, Glimmer responded to the shifting ...

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02/24/2021
Update on Ethiopia
Ethiopia continues to experience the devastating impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, violent conflict in Tigray and environmental crises. Despite the challenges, Glimmer is continuing ... Read More
11/11/2020
Conflict in Tigray
Glimmer has been monitoring the conflict that recently broke out in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. Information is limited at this point due to ... Read More
06/19/2020
Glimmer Believes In Racial Justice
We stand in solidarity with Black Americans and all vulnerable people who, throughout the years, have suffered from some form of oppression and racial ... Read More
05/12/2020
Resilience, Now More Than Ever
In 2019, we saw important progress for some of the most vulnerable communities in the world. Glimmer enabled over 100,000 people across nine different ... Read More
04/15/2020
Glimmer’s Response to COVID-19
The world is facing extreme challenges, the likes of which we have never seen in our lifetimes. During these uncertain times, Glimmer’s top priority ... Read More
03/01/2020
When his income doubles, farmer sees the benefits of sustainable agriculture
Mewucha lives on a small piece of land in his rural Ethiopian village. But without training or supplies, he was unable to use this ... Read More
12/01/2019
Workie Turns Garlic Into Prosperity For Her Family
Workie, a 38-year-old woman living in rural Libo Kemkem, Ethiopia, dropped out of 10th grade and became a mother before she turned 18. After ... Read More
11/22/2019
Breaking Barriers for Women in Rural Ethiopia
In rural Ethiopia, opportunities for women to make a living and be financially independent are extremely limited. As a single mother, Tadilo struggled year ... Read More
11/18/2019
Glimmer Announces New CEO
Glimmer’s founder and CEO, Donna Berber, is stepping down from her day-to-day role and appointing Alicyn Yarbrough as incoming CEO. Berber will remain active ... Read More
11/13/2019
Poverty in Medebay Zana Ran Deep, But So Did the Potential for Progress
In partnership with the IKEA Foundation, Glimmer is halfway through a five-year focus on this remote Ethiopian community. Once-struggling families are transforming their daily ... Read More