Empower the Disadvantaged: Yanet Niguse Tesfay’s Approach to Breaking the Cycle of Exploitation and Poverty
Introduction: Hello everyone, I'm Yanet Niguse Tesfay, and today I'm excited to share with you a project that is very close to my heart. Throughout my life, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by vulnerable children and women globally. One particular night, returning home from a family celebration, I encountered a child my age selling goods on the streets. While I enjoyed the comfort of family support, this encounter sparked a deep-seated commitment to empower children in similar situations—a vision I have nurtured for over a decade. The Problem: Many communities worldwide struggle with a cycle of exploitation and poverty affecting street children and vulnerable women. Children are often forced onto the streets due to poverty or family instability, while women face societal stigma and limited opportunities, leading to difficult circumstances beyond their control. Introducing "Empower The Disadvantaged": My project, "Empower The Disadvantaged,"...