Muaz was 12 when he joined the PATH International Community Based Care Program in 2025.

Muaz Hashim was in the fifth group of Community Based Care (CBC) students in Ethiopia, joining PATH in 2025 at the age of 12, living in Chiro with his grandmother and one sister. At the time, Muaz was enrolled in Grade 4 at Much Ahmed Muche School. At school, he enjoys learning Afan Oromo and especially likes playing soccer with his friends. When he grows up, Muaz hopes to become a doctor. Muaz's grandmother, Fatuma Seido, entered the program in 2025. Through PATH, she will receive business training and seed money to begin her own income generating activity and work toward providing greater stability and opportunity for her grandchildren.