Tariku Haile, a young man from Sike Bokosa Kebele in Hambela Wamena Woreda, is turning livelihood support into opportunities for economic growth and a more secure future.
Since receiving support through the Integrated Actions for Building Resilience in Communities project in 2024, implemented by the Ethio Wetlands and Natural Resources Association (EWNRA) with financial support from Menschen für Menschen–Switzerland (MfM-CH), Tariku has been engaged in sheep rearing and has gradually improved his livelihood.
Rather than relying solely on sheep rearing, Tariku has used the benefits from his livestock activities to diversify his sources of income. He invested in barbering equipment and materials, establishing an additional source of income that now generates up to ETB 2,000 per month.
His progress has not stopped there. Tariku has purchased a plot of land where he plans to construct his own house and is currently saving money to buy building materials. He has also purchased a heifer while continuing to rear sheep, further diversifying his assets and livelihood opportunities.
Tariku’s journey demonstrates how livelihood support, combined with personal initiative and determination, can create opportunities beyond the initial intervention. His experience reflects the project’s broader objective of strengthening household economic resilience and enabling beneficiaries to build more sustainable futures
