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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. 

Be the change you want to see in the world
— Mahatma Gandhi

Photography provided by ©Anna Fawcus ©Sieh Mchawala and ©Maheder Haileselassie