Mastercard Foundation has announced a partnership with a consortium of 11 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Ethiopia to repurpose their factories to manufacture personal protective equipment (PPE) in the fight against COVID-19

Azarias Mengistu / Enzi Shoes is a premium footwear brand that is part of the new narrative of African creativity, craftsmanship, and enterprise.

Helen Sillato / FIF Trading PLC has a mission to train and provide underprivileged women with access to well-paying jobs through Fayda in Fashion.

Jennet Lemma/ Gaber Textiles aims to expand distribution to the international market using locally sourced fabrics while living up to their motto of “empowering women together”

Habtesillassie Gebrekiristos / Habte Garment produces kids wear from birth to 14 years old and 77% of the young employees are women.

Semhal Guesh / KABANA Leather is an ethical brand producing quality leather goods and exports internationally while making a positive impact through a sustainable business creating 80% employment opportunities for women.

Daniel Tadesse/ Kootekett Leather is owned by two Ethiopian entrepreneurs who believe that ending generational poverty is possible through creating a better paying job for women and 95% of its employees are women

Mahlet Afework / Mafi is a fusion of artisan heritage, female empowerment and contemporary fashion that is committed to keeping the production of its collection in Ethiopia, thus supporting the livelihood of female artisans.

Meron Seid / Meron Addis Abeba is primarily engaged in the designing, manufacturing and distributing of leather products such as bags, accessories, jackets, and shoes to both the local and international markets.

Lemlem Teklahimanot / Sadula Business PLC, under its two brands LaLi and Zinar, empowers traditional weavers through free training so they can work safely while earning a living wage and can transfer the knowledge of their craft to younger generations

Hanna Yohannes / The Look Interiors focuses on creative home accessories designed and produced by Ethiopian artisans to bring creativity into people’s homes while impacting the community

Fikirte Addis / Yefikir is a creative fashion design company committed to promoting and leveraging opportunities in the Ethiopian fashion and apparel market by using home-grown design talent.