The Jimma University Graduates and Postgraduates’ Fellowship, in collaboration with the Healing Wings Ethiopia Development Association (HWEDA) and the Koysha Woreda Health Office, successfully executed an integrated free medical outreach and community development campaign. The initiative targeted the remote community across two primary sites: Oshka kebele and Koysha town within the South West Ethiopia Peoples’ Region.
Due to the region’s mountainous topography and infrastructural deficits, local access to routine healthcare and quality education is severely limited. To address this critical issue, a dedicated team of medical and support professionals, in collaboration with various humanitarian partners and volunteers, has come together to provide much-needed assistance. This initiative has been made possible through the generous support of our funding partners, including We-lead Ethiopia, Konta Mission, Addis Christian Life Assembly, and others, alongside the local health office. Together, we worked to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Key Impact & Achievements
The multi-disciplinary campaign directly and indirectly benefited approximately 2,000 individuals through a variety of interventions:
Comprehensive Medical Services (827 Patients Treated):
OPD Care: 521 consultations provided for adults (391) and pediatrics (130).
Ophthalmic Care: 150 individuals received eye exams and treatment, with over 20 pairs of eyeglasses distributed.
Dental Care: 68 patients treated, including 43 necessary tooth extractions.
Surgical Services: 40 minor and maxillofacial surgeries performed.
Pharmacy: 827 free medical prescriptions successfully filled.
School & Educational Empowerment (Oshka Elementary School):
Awarded 168 exercise books to top-performing students in grades 1–8.

Donated two large wooden tables, 16 chairs, and 31 guidance books to the school library.
Provided 40 dictionaries and 40 storybooks published directly in the native Tsaara language.
Hosted professional experience-sharing sessions for 90 students and 15 teachers.
Public Health & Capacity Building:
Conducted critical Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) and nutrition awareness sessions for nearly 200 community members and students.
Trained 22 community leaders in holistic life skills to enhance local leadership and resilience.
Charity & Counseling Support:
Delivered essential supplies (such as soap) alongside spiritual counseling and outreach to over 170 individuals.