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Barefoot Initiative now issues tax deductible receipts for all donations over $2 in Australia
We work on community initiated development projects in the Afar region of Ethiopia
Barefoot Initiative is a not-for profit non government organisation (NGO) that has no religious or political affiliations. Barefoot Initiative works to support communities in the Afar region of Ethiopia. We use a Human Centered approach, applying simple, and appropriate technology to develop projects in close collaboration with the community so that they can maintain and further what has been done.
VISION
Afar communities are supported as change makers and leaders in their own development.
OUR MISSION
Providing grassroots support in partnership with Afar communities to strengthen health, education, economic and overall wellbeing.
Photography provided by ©Anna Fawcus ©Sieh Mchawala and ©Maheder Haileselassie