No longer
forgotten
Fostering the Health & Wellness of Indigenous Women in East Africa.
What We Do
Alabaster International, in close partnership with local agencies, identifies communities of indigenous women who are isolated and under-resourced. We then collaborate with our local partners to guide us to these communities to partner with women to make long-lasting change together one community at a time.
Our Areas of Focus
Where We Work
Why We Are Different
- Agility and Reach: Our ability to access the most remote and indigenous communities sets us apart. We go where others won't or can't, reaching those who are often forgotten.
- Localization: Our approach is to work with local NGOs and communities, allowing their needs and insights to guide our interventions.
- Scalable Impact: Starting with on-the-ground programs, we build solutions that last, from mobile strategies to sustainable infrastructure supporting health and wellness.
Our Strategies
- Empowerment over Short-Term Aid: Our approach is to empower, not create dependency, ensuring communities can sustain themselves in the long term.
- Staying Proximate: We choose to be close to the communities, embracing their realities, and learning from their experiences.
- Listening and Learning: We celebrate the strengths of communities and learn from them, mobilizing resources in partnership.
- Partnership and Collaboration: We work closely with local leaders and experts, building trust and understanding in every community we serve.
- Community-Led: We avoid entering a community with a prescribed agenda or intervention, but rather tailor our programming according to community-identified needs while remaining aligned with our mission and vision.
Our Team & Partners
Alabaster International’s team comprises dedicated professionals and partners who are committed to advancing holistic care and empowerment for rural women in isolated regions. Our board members bring diverse expertise from healthcare, marketing, finance, and community outreach, supporting impactful initiatives throughout Africa.
Alabaster International is also honored to have multi-sectoral partnerships with government stakeholders, academic institutions, local NGO partners and global institutions.
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On The Ground
Our partners and friends have incredible stories of resilience and hope. Read them here, and stay updated on our work through our blog.
Blog
December 10, 2024
Plant Cell Technology Partners with Alabaster International to Advance Enset Cultivation in Ethiopia Through Tissue Culture Technology
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November 19, 2024
Alabaster International Joins VACS Champion Program Spearheaded by the U.S. State Department’s Office of Global Food Security, CIMMYT, and FAO
November 14, 2024
Alabaster International Longlisted for the Food Planet Prize 2025
November 14, 2024
Alabaster International to Participate in the World Without Hunger Conference 2024 in Ethiopia
October 8, 2024
Revolutionizing Enset cultivation: Strategic alliance aims to tackle challenges in Ethiopia
