At Three Roots International, we partner with families facing extreme poverty—providing holistic solutions to deliver the most impact. Our integrated model weaves together health, education, and income support, creating change that is led by local communities and designed to last.
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Through every program, we prioritize dignity, leadership, and the long-term flourishing of communities.

Dignifying Education
​Education That Restores Opportunity

 “Before, I never thought school was for someone like me. Now, my daughter and I both study.” -Emebet, literacy student and mother of six

When children are out of school and adults can’t read, the future stays out of reach. We work to restore access to education across generations—because opportunity begins with learning.

• Children are enrolled in primary school and supported to stay there through every grade.
• Youth join skills training programs to replace lost years of high school education. 
• ​We work alongside parents and teachers to build a culture of learning and long-term growth.

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Healthy Homes
​Health That Strengthens Families

“Now I understand how to keep my children healthy. I feel equipped- not afraid.”   -Ayelu, program participant and mother

Strong communities start with healthy families. Without access to medical care, clean water, and trusted health education, everyday illness becomes a life-threatening barrier. We address this by equipping community members to deliver practical, lifesaving health knowledge and by connecting families to the tools they need to thrive.

• Trained community health workers share vital information on disease prevention, hygiene, and nutrition.
• ​Families gain access to clean water, sanitation support, and home health tools.
• Our programs empower parents—especially mothers—to protect their families with confidence and care.

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Financial Security
Income That Endures

“I didn’t just start a business. I started believing in myself.”
​-Beliytu, savings group member and entrepreneur

Poverty doesn’t end with one paycheck. We help families build sustainable income through training, savings, and small business support—so they can move from surviving to thriving.

• Women and youth join peer savings groups that build financial confidence, resilience, and a safety net of savings to withstand the shock of crisis.
• Participants receive business training, start small enterprises, and grow reliable income streams.
• We support families in launching shops, building gardens, and managing livestock—all with dignity and ownership.
• Groups run self-sustainability and provide a legacy of financials savings to pass on to the next generation. 

See how families are putting these roots into action.

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Community Transformation

Families and leaders in Ethiopia are building a future that belongs to them.

Real change takes root when families believe a better future is possible. That’s why we invest in local leadership, mindset shifts, and systems that last—walking with communities for 7–10 years to support lasting transformation.
The result is deeper than numbers:

• Dignity restored
  
• Resilience strengthened
• Generational change that continues long after we leave