From emergency relief to planet-positive strategies, Glimmer is learning, adapting and expanding our model to meet the needs of families in rural Ethiopia. And we are seeing results.
Read Our Annual ReportGlimmer was founded in 2000 to ease some pain and suffering on the planet. With an intentional focus on Ethiopia, we set out to end poverty and illuminate lives in the most remote, forgotten communities.
From emergency relief to planet-positive strategies, Glimmer is learning, adapting and expanding our model to meet the needs of families in rural Ethiopia. And we are seeing results.
Read Our Annual ReportGlimmer supports the essential life needs of stable income, education and good health. We take into account the entire ecosystem of rural Ethiopian communities and work in partnership with the people to strengthen existing systems. We envision prosperity and health for Ethiopian families so that they can be resilient to the inevitable challenges of rural life.
See Our StrategyThe deeper you go into a community, the greater the opportunity for life to change and to be sustained across generations.
We address the roots of poverty with projects that come together to hold up resilient, thriving communities.
We apply 100% of every donation directly to projects in rural Ethiopia. Our endowment covers all operating costs so your donation goes farther.
We show you where your dollars are hard at work. Village updates connect you to the people you directly impact.
Halfway through Glimmer's five year project in rural Ethiopia, families' lives are being transformed.
See Our ProgressOur holistic approach is bringing comprehensive change to rural villages across Ethiopia.
View MapEvery dollar you donate goes directly to lifesaving projects in rural Ethiopia. Our endowment covers all operating costs, so your giving goes farther with Glimmer.