Mercy Corps - Africa: Hartasheik, Ethiopia

Maryan, 28, is a single mother of three small children who owns her own sewing business in Hartesheik, Ethiopia. With little education or experience, she sought a way to provide for her children after divorcing her husband. A three-week skills training from Mercy Corps gave her the experience she needed to open her own business, which now provides for her family.Prolonged dry seasons due to climate change have affected Maryan’s business. She has no savings during the dry season due to fewer customers and must make up for it during the rainy times of the year.
Hartasheik, Ethiopia, March 2019

Maryan, 28, is a single mother of three small children who owns her own sewing business in Hartesheik, Ethiopia. With little education or experience, she sought a way to provide for her children after divorcing her husband. A three-week skills training from Mercy Corps gave her the experience she needed to open her own business, which now provides for her family. 

Prolonged dry seasons due to climate change have affected Maryan’s business. She has no savings during the dry season due to fewer customers and must make up for it during the rainy times of the year.