"The Symbols ​of Change"

To celebrate International Workers Day May 1st we posted this video highlighting APA's projects empowering Domestic Workers (DW'S) in Tanazania and Ethiopia. 

To celebrate International Women's Day, March 8th we posted this video highlighting APA's multi-faceted work throughout the year promoting the Rights, Equality and Empowerment for ALL Women and Girls.

​​Have a look at our Charity Shop video with clips from Carlow APA Charity Shop, Athlone APA Charity Shop and Hacketstown APA Charity Shop Charity Shops.
Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers and workers and continuing support from our loyal customers.
All proceeds from the charity shops go towards our projects in Ethiopia and Tanzania.

In Ethiopia, millions of young women and children work as domestic workers, but far too many face unfair pay and poor working conditions. Sadly, this is not just a local issue—it's a global one.
Did you know there are 67.1 million domestic workers worldwide? Often overlooked and dismissed as "not real workers". Yet, their contributions are essential. Without their efforts, many others wouldn't be able to earn a living.
At APA, we're on a mission to change this. Our flagship project is dedicated to promoting decent work, rights, and dignity for domestic workers everywhere.
Let's shine a light on their vital contributions and join the movement for change. Together, we can make a difference. 

Tune in to what members of the women's cooperatives in East Gojam, North West, Ethiopia have to say about the work that they do. 

Explore how rural communities benefit from their right to access clean water.

Explore the work of APA and CVM's with orphaned and other vulnerable children.

Follow the work that APA and CVM jointly implemented to support domestic workers and bar workers in Ethiopia.  

The Here are highlights of APA and CVM's engagement with Ethiopian society by partnering with the appropriate departments including health, education, labour as well as social, religious leaders, police, teachers, health workers, and local communities.  

Intended for Ethiopian audiences, the film presents the lived realities of Ethiopian domestic workers and the change that they are fighting for in their communities.