Hulegeb
Weaving Dignity, Crafting Independence
For over 70 years, Hulegeb has been led by and for Ethiopia's blind and physically disabled community — turning skill into steady, dignified livelihoods.
We preserve 28,287 m2 of endowed land for social purpose
more than an organization
A disability-led social enterprise
Hulegeb provides vocational training, dignified employment, and rights-based advocacy for blind and physically disabled Ethiopians.
Vocational training & enterprise
Hands-on training in weaving, carpentry, milling, and brush-making that leads directly to paid work.
85
individuals employed with dignity
Market-driven production that funds training, fair wages, and advocacy.
our services
Empowerment through skill and advocacy
We combine vocational training, enterprise, milling services, and disability-rights advocacy to create lasting livelihoods.
Vocational training
Practical programs in weaving, woodworking, milling, and brush-making that lead to paid work.
Milling & production services
Community-facing milling run by trained artisans — blending service with enterprise.
Advocacy & inclusion
Disability-rights awareness, policy engagement, and inclusion initiatives at community and national levels.
what we do
Train, Employ, Advocate, Sustain
Hand weaving & textiles
Traditional and custom hand-woven carpets, cultural cloth, and home textiles made by trained artisans.
Woodworking & furniture
Custom wooden furniture crafted with sustainable materials and local skill.
Milling & household goods
Community milling services and production of cleaning tools, doormats, and other household items.
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Crafted with purpose
Handmade goods produced by trained artisans — each sale supports training, wages, and advocacy.
Hand-woven carpets and dormat
Natural-wool carpets and cultural cloth, custom sizes available.
Eco-friendly fabric
Durable geometric designs made from locally sourced materials.
Wooden furniture & tools
Custom-made furniture and durable household products from sustainable wood.
why partner with us
Partner with purpose
Work with a disability-led social enterprise that combines training, production, and advocacy for permanent impact.
- Proven resilience through 70 years of service
- Authentic, disability-led leadership and staff
- Sustainable market-driven model (training + production + advocacy)
- Transparent governance and accountable operations
70
Years of service
85
Individuals employed
28,287
m2 endowed land
our programs
Programs that build livelihoods
From immersive vocational training to production units and community milling — our programs move trainees into paid roles and enterprise.
Vocational Training
6–12 month immersive training in weaving, woodworking, milling and production skills.
Production & Enterprise
Workshops operate as both classrooms and businesses — trainees make market-ready goods while learning.
Community Milling Service
Affordable milling run by trained artisans — social service with sustainable revenue.
Vocational Training
Hand-woven Carpets
Wooden Furniture
Milling Services
Advocacy & Inclusion
Disability-led Leadership
Vocational Training
Hand-woven Carpets
Wooden Furniture
Milling Services
Advocacy & Inclusion
Disability-led Leadership
impact
Impact that matters
Numbers that show sustained, disability-led impact across training, employment, and land stewardship.
85
individuals employed
Paid work that funds training and organizational sustainability.
70
years of service
Resilience and continuity across decades of local leadership.
28,287
m2 endowed land
Preserved land that will become a hub for training, production, and retail.
how it works
From training to sustainable work
Our step-by-step model: identify skills, train, produce market-ready goods, and reinvest proceeds into training and advocacy.
Train
Immersive, hands-on training that prepares participants for paid work.
Produce
Workshops function as production businesses where artisans make market-ready goods.
Operate
Run milling and production services that serve the community and create revenue.
Advocate & Report
Use evidence and experience to promote disability rights and inclusive policy.
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What people say about us
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"As a distributor our company's Enat design handicraft/ importer (serahelsinki) of handcrafted goods for over a decade, I have been proudly supplying Hulegeb’s products for the past eight years. I can confidently say that their carpets, doormats, and brushes stand out in both quality and meaning. In that time, I've seen a consistent 20% year-on-year growth in demand for their line, which speaks volumes about customer loyalty and product reputation. My customers appreciate not only the craftsmanship but also the story behind each item. Many specifically ask for Hulegeb by name because they know they’re getting heirloom-quality goods that support a powerful mission. Hulegeb’s commitment to natural materials and ethical production makes their products easy to market and even easier to stand behind. They are more than a supplier—they are a partner in purpose."
"Working with [NGO Name] has been a truly inspiring experience. Their dedication to uplifting communities and creating sustainable change is unmatched. Through their programs, I've seen lives transformed and hope restored"
"Working with [NGO Name] has been a truly inspiring experience. Their dedication to uplifting communities and creating sustainable change is unmatched. Through their programs, I've seen lives transformed and hope restored"
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