Restoring Education and Igniting Hope

Wabii Maccaa Association (WMA) Fundraising – December 13, 2025

Western Oromia Wallaggaa is experiencing a profound educational crisis. Years of instability have shuttered schools, damaged vital facilities, displaced families, and driven away dedicated teachers. As a result, countless children find themselves without safe or consistent learning environments.

The repercussions of this crisis are stark. This year, out of 97 secondary schools in Western Wallaggaa, an alarming 57 reported having no students pass the national 12th-grade examination. While the decline in education outcomes across Ethiopia is concerning, Wallaggaa is experiencing an even steeper, more devastating decline.

Middle school results reveal a troubling trend as well. Wallaggaa currently ranks in the 60th percentile for 8th-grade passing rates in the Oromia region. The number of students aspiring to enter special academic-talent schools has diminished, indicating that even the community’s brightest are feeling the impact. These trends signal a looming crisis; without intervention, an entire generation risks limited opportunities and enduring disadvantage.

For the past five years, WMA has offered emergency support to internally displaced families. Now, as the educational system hangs in the balance, immediate action is essential.

Our multi-faceted approach will include rehabilitating damaged school facilities, providing essential learning materials, supporting teachers and displaced students, and restoring safe, stable classrooms.

Every child deserves the chance to learn. Your support can help us regain hope and opportunity for the children of Wallaggaa.

Together, we can restore education. Together, we can reignite hope.