Refugium Community Impact
Stronger communities, alongside safe homes.
Protecting children is our heart — but children thrive when their whole community does. Refugium Community Impact is our long-term commitment to sustainable development across water, education, agriculture, technology, energy and community-building in Ethiopia.
Where we're headed
We are just getting started — and building the right way.
These are the focus areas we are committed to as Refugium Ethiopia grows. We are not yet running active community projects, and we will only report real work as it genuinely begins. Every initiative below reflects our future direction, shaped together with the communities we serve.
Our projects
Follow real progress on the ground.
Our first community project will appear here.
We only publish projects once real work begins. When we break ground on our first initiative, you'll be able to follow its progress and updates right here.
Our focus areas
Six ways we'll help communities thrive.
Water & Sanitation
Clean water access, wells, safe sanitation and hygiene — the foundation of a child's health and a family's stability.
Education & Schools
Classrooms, learning materials, teacher support and scholarships so every child can learn, read and dream.
Agriculture & Food Security
Sustainable farming, nutrition and food-security programs that help families feed their children year-round.
Technology & Connectivity
Computers, internet access and digital skills that connect communities to knowledge and opportunity.
Clean Energy
Reliable, affordable energy — solar and beyond — to power homes, schools and clinics.
Community Development
Infrastructure, local partnerships and capacity-building that strengthen whole communities from within.
Our approach
How we'll choose where to work.
Real, local need
We prioritise communities facing the greatest barriers to safety, health and opportunity.
Community partnership
Projects are chosen with local leaders and families — never imposed from the outside.
Family preservation
Wherever possible, we strengthen families and communities so children can grow up where they belong.
Lasting impact
We favour sustainable solutions that keep serving a community long after a project is complete.
Community Impact
Sustainable development — water, education, agriculture, technology, energy and community infrastructure that strengthens whole communities.
Mercy Made
A separate, purpose-driven social enterprise creating quality products, jobs and skills. It is not part of Community Impact.
Explore Mercy MadeHelp us build lasting change.
Whether you give, partner or lend your expertise, you can help Refugium Ethiopia grow from safe homes into thriving communities.