Three Roots International

Partnering with families to end extreme poverty.

We envision a world where extreme poverty no longer dictates human potential, where every family thrives free from the generational cycle of poverty. At Three Roots International, we walk with families as they build lasting health, education, and income so they can shape their own future.

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The Challenge Families Face

Extreme poverty is not only a lack of income. It is a web of barriers that trap families in cycles of chronic suffering. Poor health, limited access to education, and unstable livelihoods collide to threaten safety, stability, and in many cases, life itself.

Ethiopia ranks 173 out of 189 for quality of human life.
The UN’s Human Development Index ranks countries for quality of human life through a measure of health, education, and income. Behind that number are families navigating daily challenges with courage and determination.

Beneath all of this sits a deeper weight. Many families have been led to believe that nothing can change.
That belief can hold a community in place as powerfully as any system.

This is where our work begins.

OUR PROGRESS
IN ETHIOPIA:

women trained in health via care groups

families supported with critical care

women saving and starting businesses

community leaders trained

students educated at the Primary School

Our Solution

Poverty is complex, and real solutions must be just as strong.

Three Roots International integrates health, education, and income programs because lasting transformation takes root when families grow in every area of life. We equip families facing extreme poverty with the tools to build stable and resilient futures.

Dignifying Education
Expanding access to quality education that helps children stay in school, grow in confidence, and pursue opportunities that lift their families forward.

Healthy Homes
Community-led health education that equips families with life-saving knowledge and strengthens well-being through improved hygiene, nutrition, and maternal and child health.

Financial Security
Supporting families through savings groups, business training, and income-generating opportunities so they can build long-term stability and invest in their future.

These are our "Three Roots" and together they create the
foundation for communities to flourish.

"By investing in local leadership, and sustainable practices, we ensure that the progress made is progress kept." – Susan Conway, Founder and CEO

How Families Thrive

Our work is community-led and built for long-term change. We do not focus on handouts or quick fixes. We invest in local leadership and build systems that help families strengthen their own health, learning, and financial stability.

This approach builds independence rather than dependency and creates pathways that communities can sustain long after we step back.

True transformation starts with mindset. That’s why we begin by helping communities imagine a different future—and then provide the tools to get there.

We stay for 7–10 years, walking with communities as they build systems that continue long after we step away.

Explore Our Model

"My dream is to pass through this hardship and to change this house for my children." -Kebenesh, program participant and mother.

You Can Be Part of the Story

Every monthly gift helps families build strong futures—brick by brick, book by book, and meal by meal. Your partnership means children stay in school, mothers lead businesses, and communities grow stronger together.

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