Civic and Social Organizations in Ethiopia

Ethiopian Human Rights Council Ehrco

Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRCO) is a non-governmental, non-profit making, non-partisan and membership-based organization legally registered by the Ethiopian civic society Agency with registration number 1146 and is currently working as a human rights civil society. EHRCO is an organization that strives for the establishment of a Democratic system, the prevalence of the Rule of Law, and the respect of Human Rights. EHRCO investigates, documents, and reports on (often serious and widespread) human rights violations and has specialized in targeted monitoring such as prison, trial proceedings, free legal aid, and election monitoring.

11 to 50 staff

Youth And Cultural Development Foundation Ycdf

Youth and Cultural Development Foundation (YCDF) is a vibrant youth-focused Civil Society Organization founded in 2013 dedicated to preventing conflict, fostering sustainable peace, economic empowerment, social responsibility, and advancing human dignity.

11 to 50 staff

Cecoe Coalition Of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations For Elections

Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations for Elections (CECOE) is a non-profit civil society organization with more than 175 civil society organizations. The coalition was licensed by the F.D.R.E Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO) in 2019 with registration number 4748 under the Civil Society Organizations Proclamation CECOE’s operational focus areas, interalia, are : to strengthen democratic institutions; prevent election-related violence; raising active participation of citizens and ensure a free, fair, and credible electoral process; and create a conducive environment for policy, legal, and institutional reform in Ethiopia through election observation, voter and civic education, research, and advocacy activities.

11 to 50 staff

Enterafrica

EnterAfrica - Gamify Your City Future (Past, Present, Future) 15 Countries, 15 Visions, 15 Games EnterAfrica is a gamification project that will take place in 15 African countries. During the program each city/country will create a local based game that is connected with the future of the city. The program consists of two game lab sessions (4 days in 2018 and 3 days in 2019) in each country and a continuous online support in between. Every team in every participating country will have the chance to send one representative to an additional Game Lab in Addis Abeba to create an African wide game based on the first Game Lab workshops. This Mega game will be presented at the gamescom in Cologne, Germany in 2019. To know more about the countries involved and the workshop timelines refer to the index part of the document.

1 to 10 staff

Ethiopian Human Rights Defenders Center

Ethiopian Human Rights Defenders Center (EHRDC) is established to create a stronger common front of HRDs and to have a strong national human rights defenders’ network that is dedicated to protecting and defending Ethiopian human rights defenders. EHRDC does advocacy works, capacity building, and protection for HRDs.

11 to 50 staff

Civil Society Academy International

At Civil Society Academy International, we believe in the power of civil society to shape a better world. Our manifesto reflects our commitment to fostering vibrant communities, championing human rights, and nurturing exceptional leadership. In the past years, we have trained and coached more than social pioneers from more than 55 countries.

11 to 50 staff

Civil Society Resource Center

The CSRC was set up as a knowledge hub for CSO’s, where information, research, technical support, and assistance is available to emerging CSO actors in Ethiopia.

11 to 50 staff

Deborah Foundation

Established in 2019, the Deborah Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of Ethiopian youth born with Down Syndrome and other Intellectual disabilities through support in the areas of Health, Education and Policy Advocacy.

51 to 200 staff

Inspired Development

Inspired Development, formerly known as The Inspired Ethiopian Youth Association (IEYA), is a non-profit, is a non-profit, volunteer-led organization dedicated to creating meaningful change within communities across Ethiopia. While our passion begins with empowering youth, our mission extends to fostering overall community growth and resilience. At Inspired Development, we believe that change starts with inspiring and supporting individuals. By addressing challenges and unlocking opportunities, we work to uplift not just the youth, but entire communities. Our holistic approach empowers people to reach their potential, fostering sustainable growth and collective progress.

1 to 10 staff

Mathiwos Wondu Foundation

Mathiows Wondu Ethiopian Cancer Society(MWECS) was established on April 17,2004 and began its quest by focusing its initial efforts on pediatric cancer. It is now dedicated to the national cancer control and aspiring to support needy cancer patients in Ethiopia. Among other activities MWECS provides psychosocial support, shelter, accommodation, transportation & food especially for those families coming from the regions of Ethiopia with no place to stay in Addis Ababa. In addition, it also covers diagnostic & medication(treatment) cost of the patients not provided by Black Lion Hospital. The society is closely working with key federal & regional government offices & is a member of a wide range of local & international consortiums.

11 to 50 staff

Inform Africa

A media development hub that is striving to help third world countries who commonly have a lack of media development and media literacy and also suffer from repression of their media outlets. We aim to solve societal problems regarding the media world, be it media literacy, media research or digital rights.

1 to 10 staff

Kidame Mart

Kidame Mart is one of the early last mile distribution solutions in Ethiopia that empowers rural women to become entrepreneurs in their villages. Kidame Mart supports networks of female entrepreneurs who go door-to-door to sell high impact and fast moving consumer goods. In addition, female entrepreneurs sell in local market places twice a week. As a social enterprise, Kidame Mart is providing both social impact to female entrepreneurs and their communities as well as financial return to further scale up our reach.

11 to 50 staff

Initiative Africa

We work to reduce risks to vulnerable populations and to help communities, non-governmental organizations, and local authorities provide services and protection for at-risk groups. For Initiative Africa vulnerable populations are defined as those groups of people who are typically excluded, disadvantaged or marginalized based on their economic, environmental, social, or cultural characteristics, specifically, children, youth and women. Through a variety of programs, IA helps vulnerable populations gain access to opportunities that support their full participation in society. We contribute to the development of capacities of vulnerable populations nationwide and across Africa. In doing so, we help prevent conflict, spur economic growth, and advance human dignity.

11 to 50 staff

United Nations Association Of Ethiopia Una-Et

United Nation Association in Ethiopia (UNA-ET) endeavors to inform, inspire and engage all Ethiopian regarding the work, goals, and values of the United Nations to create a safer, fairer and more sustainable world. UNA-ET strives to inform the Ethiopian public in an impartial and critical manner about the objectives, institutions and activities of the United Nations. It intends to increase interest in and raise awareness for current events in foreign and development policy, cultural and world economic policy as well as international relations and developments in general. OUR VISION A future where the United Nations is more effective because more Ethiopians are engaged global citizens, dedicated to achieving the purpose of United Nation. OUR MISSION • Building support for the UN amongst Students, the youth, policymakers, opinion-formers and the public. We believe that a strong, credible and effective UN is essential if we are to build a safer, fairer and more sustainable world. We advocate strong government support for the UN and seek to demonstrate why the UN matters to people everywhere in Ethiopia. • We inform, inspire and engage all Ethiopians about the critical work, goals and values of the United Nations to create a safer, fairer and more sustainable world. THE OUTCOMES WE SEEK • A stronger United Nations that is more effective, proactive and appreciated. • Enhanced Ethiopian awareness, support and commitment to the critical role of the United Nations as the central pillar of the rules-based international order. • A positive Ethiopian contribution through the UN to strengthen the multilateral system and thereby enhance Ethiopia’s security, sustainability and prosperity. Areas of work • Deliver High Quality National Programs and events • Professional knowledge sharing, networking and training • Partnering with organizations to promote and improve the UN

1 to 10 staff

Live For Generation Organization L4g

Live for Generation Organization (L4G), a newly emerged non-for-profit, non-religions, non- political and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) was primarily established as university club specialized youth lead Club by far-sighted Ethiopians youth and some likeminded peer partners regardless of their language, colour, ethnics as well as some other divisive social origins in 2015 based in Wolkite University (WKU) as well as evolved to youth empowerment association in 2017 based in Gurage Zone in Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Regional State (SNNPRS) which is the third largest region in Ethiopia in terms of population, and is located in the South West of the country. Further, L4G was also re-registered by the recent Proclamation of Civic Society Authority of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in November 19, 2019 with registration No – 4573, as a national NGO its Head Quarter based in Addis Ababa. Since its establishment, L4G envisions “Seeing a better, active generation in thought, attitude and information” through a great determination and motto,"Better attitude, Better Life", L4G has strategically crafted its mission: “Strengthen young people through providing opportunity to transform their lives in making active participation, informed and intelligent decisions on social, economic and political aspects”. L4G promote well-being of Ethiopia youth by eliminating barriers to development, and also enabling youth to realize their full potential with an active role in their own and their country's development.

11 to 50 staff

Openstreetmap Ethiopia

Welcome to the LinkedIn page of OpenStreetMap (OSM) Ethiopia! We are a community-based organization dedicated to collecting and sharing geospatial data in Ethiopia. Our mission is to promote open mapping practices and support sustainable and inclusive development in Ethiopia. At OSM Ethiopia, we use open standards, open-source technologies, and OpenAI models to improve the accuracy of our data. We are committed to promoting open data and content, allowing anyone to access and use the data we collect for their own projects and initiatives. We believe that open mapping is a powerful tool for promoting social and economic development in Ethiopia. By providing accurate and up-to-date geospatial data, we can help improve access to services, promote environmental sustainability, and reduce vulnerabilities to natural hazards. On this LinkedIn page, we will share updates on our mapping initiatives, collaborations, and events. We welcome your engagement and feedback, and we look forward to connecting with you on this platform. Thank you for your interest in OSM Ethiopia, and we hope to see you soon! Join Us on Telegram - https://t.me/osmethiopia

1 to 10 staff

Eco-Justice Ethiopia

Through innovative initiatives and strategic partnerships, Eco-Justice Ethiopia is driving transformative change. We advocate for stronger environmental protections, empowering vulnerable communities to combat climate injustice, and promoting sustainable practices that ensure a habitable planet for future generations. Our work is grounded in a deep commitment to both environmental stewardship and social equity.

11 to 50 staff

Enfluencers

This community started off with only one purpose and that is, to create proper awareness of Environmental protection from different perspectives.

1 to 10 staff

Ethiopian Society Of Mechanical Engineers Esme

Striving for the promotion of the Art, Science and Practice of Mechanical Engineering in Ethiopia

1 to 10 staff

Africa Agribusiness Academy- Ethiopia

The Ethiopian Agribusiness Academy envisions to see innovative, reputable, and internationally competent member entrepreneurs making a lasting impact on the agri-food sector. The mission of the academy is to stimulate the knowledge-based, market, and technology-driven inclusive agribusiness grounded on principles of sustainability and fairness. Innovation, Inclusiveness, and Knowledge sharing are the core values that bound its members together. The purpose of the Ethiopian Agribusiness academy is to Champion Knowledge and Impact Driven Agribusiness within Ethiopia. The academy brings together entrepreneurs who share the basic values of sharing knowledge, information and bringing meaningful impact on the livelihood of farmers they source from. Membership is based on invitation only and the pool of entrepreneurs within is chosen through referrals and then evaluated using sets of criteria.

201 to 500 staff

Ethiopian Society Of Internal Medicine

The Ethiopian Society of Internal Medicine (ESIM) is a not-for-profit professional society registered by Authority for Civil Society Organizations since 2013. It has a diverse community of clinicians, researchers and educators in the field of Internal Medicine with a shared passion for improving lives. It aims to improve healthcare quality through clinical service, research, education and advocacy.

1 to 10 staff

Poverty Reduction And Development Association Prda

The company is found during 17/01/1984 pursuant to Ethiopian Charity Association Agency by Mr. Abate Adamu Kasse; the previous street dweller young. The establishment is: on the instant is lasted for 10 years by the assignment name of Poverty Reduction up to 1994, and then by the assignment name of Poverty Reduction in Ethiopia Strategy Association lasted up to 1997, and then during 1996 it is determined to suspend job and dissolve by a decision of Board and General Assembly due to lack of capacity and finance, is joined with the association named Society’s Charity Organization and during 17/01/1998 Society’s Poverty Reduction Charity Strategic Association and lasted up to 06/2003 and finally from 2004 and up to date is known for Poverty Reduction and Development Association (PRDA) has in progress and nonprofit organization and free of any political affiliation and religious organization in Ethiopia. The Main reason for the changes made consequently is due to illegal activities performed to protect and regulate with the individuals like supporter, managers the users of the Organization and illegal person that exposed to the Organizational various documents, Photograph, ID. From establishment for about 26 years has been solving various interdisciplinary social and economical problems is solved for more than social groups. And currently the association has entered a contract with Kefa Governmental Sector Organization and Operational Projects to provide for more than 2,600 vulnerable and we faced challenges due to the financial, materials and human resource scarcity and unable to attain the goal set out; Because the source of income depend on more that 90% on the members contribution. The organization has funded ETB with volunteer individuals named Bob Marley family and Rohan Marley and his Wife’s Loran Heal, the tenure of the Company is bought in Addis Ababa, Gulele Sub City, House Number 743, at the Special name called ate the back of Kechene Medhanialem Church, area of the plot 621 meter square the full compound from private owner and Branch Offices at Bahir Da, Adama, Jimma, Hawassa and Addis Ababa are opened and is the Organization that has been in activity progress. The Organization is to coalition of two companies with similar target objectives, it is outstanding indigenous organizations.

11 to 50 staff

Ethiopian Medical Association- Junior Doctors Network

1 to 10 staff

Organization For Welfare & Development In Action - Owda

OWDA is a charity organization that Promotes conditions of sustainable human development through implementing programs on basic service delivery, economic opportunities, livelihood diversification and resilience through advocacy and protection in Ethiopia.

1001 to 5000 staff

It Rains Food Bank Of Ethiopia

IRFBE is a non-profit organization established under Ethiopian law to expand food banking, alleviate hunger, and enhance food security in Ethiopia. IRFBE envisions a food-secure nation where everyone has access to sufficient, healthy, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food at all times. IRFBE leverages innovation to tackle food waste, match food donations with recipients, and provide capacity-building training to beneficiaries for a sustainable solution to food insecurity.

1 to 10 staff

Shamida Ethiopia

Shamida Ethiopia was established to support the work of Bright Vision. Bright Vision is a dream of one woman to create a loving protective environment for vulnerable destitute babies, children and women in Ethiopia. Our mission is to contribute towards the holistic development and self-sufficiency of women and children in difficult destitute circumstances. In Ethiopia social problems have been increasing at an alarming rate due to poverty, HIV/AIDS, various diseases, drought and conflict. Among other social problems the number of orphans and vulnerable children is increasing rapidly. Our organization was set up to give hope to the lives of these women and children through care, support and development programs and to give them relevance in life. Shamida Bright Vision is a non-profit Ethiopian NGO that is working hand in hand with other NGOs in Ethiopia such as the Hamlin Fistula Hospital to complement their efforts and advance our projects. Some of our current and future projects are-Caring for orphans and finding permanent families -Reunification of street children with their families or guardians -Support for single mothers to enable them to care for their babies -Micro financing for single women headed households Your donations can go directly towards specific projects of your choosing or to a day to day running costs, which are kept to an absolute minimum. One of the dreamers, Karen Kendall, manages the day to day running of Shamida Bright Vision being based permanently in Ethiopia with her adopted Ethiopian daughter, Ruby.

1 to 10 staff

Riseup Social Enterprise

We are social enterprise offering resources needed by entrepreneurs and startups and a launching pad for innovative and creative ideas.

201 to 500 staff

Taya

Founded in 2003, TaYA formerly known as Talent Youth Association, is an indigenous, non-governmental organization that is built upon the premise that youth are the promise of the successful development of Ethiopia. In order to be productive, influential leaders of the future, young women and men need the knowledge and opportunities to be healthy and self-reliant. We provide youth these opportunities to enable themselves and work towards an Ethiopia of promise, gender equality, and economic and environmental strength. We envision Ethiopia’s youth leading the nation as healthy, productive, and successful citizens. Our mission is to promote the health and well-being of Ethiopia’s youth by not only eliminating barriers but also enabling them to realize their full potential. It focuses on HIV/AIDS and sexual reproductive health issues, while enabling youth employment and leadership within the community.

51 to 200 staff

Elnet Foundation

Elnet Foundation implements CSR program of Elnet Group. Elnet Group consists of over ten companies, with 24 offices across Ethiopia and offices in Nairobi and Mombasa, Kenya and in Juba, South Sudan.

11 to 50 staff

Enderase Youth Assocation

Enderase is an enlightening youth development association that will make Light Renaissance by empowering the Ethiopian and African youths. Enderase ni chama chenye kuelimisha cha maendeleo ya vijana kitakachofanya Ethiopian Light Renaissance kwa kuwawezesha vijana wa Ethiopia na Afrika. Enderase est une association de développement de la jeunesse éclairante qui fera de l'Ethiopian Light Renaissance en autonomisant les jeunes éthiopiens et africains. Enderase هي جمعية تنمية الشباب المنيرة التي ستجعل النهضة الأثيوبية الخفيفة من خلال تمكين الشباب الإثيوبي والأفريقي. Enderase

1 to 10 staff

Network Of Ethiopian Women's Associations

The Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA) is non-partisan and non-governmental network organization established in 2003 by 13 local organizations and associations seeking to create a stronger advocacy voice for women’s advancement. NEWA has a twofold goal: synchronizing the individual activities of women associations into an integrated collective effort and synergy to realize their common aspirations for gender equality; and launching a vigorous public campaign of promotion, advocacy, and lobbying for women’s rights. VISION: Aspire for an Ethiopian Society in which gender equality is realized. MISSION STATEMENT: Strengthen a joint effort to enhance the economic, social, political, and legal empowerment of women and girls in Ethiopia.

11 to 50 staff

Ethiopian Health Education And Promotion Professionals Association Ehepa

The Ethiopian Health Education and Promotion Professionals Association (EHEPA) is a professional association for social behavior change communication (SBC), health education, and health promotion. EHEPA works on designing research projects, knowledge management & evidence synthesis, providing technical support in Health Promotion/Communication, Capacity Building Training and designing and audit Social & Behavior Change Materials.

11 to 50 staff

The Youth Print

The Youth Print is a civil society organization registered in Ethiopia working for national, continental, and Global Goals. It creates and supports innovative youth thoughts and projects to achieve the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union Agenda 2063, through Education, Research, Policy Analysis, Meaningful Dialogue, and Global Cooperation. As young people, The Youth Print aims to put its own print on each and every national, continental, and Global Goals. The Youth Print emphasis on Youth Empowerment began with a focus to be a global leader and be an agent for the Sustainable Development Goals and the Agenda 2063. We aimed to reimagine the power of young people to influence the world around us so we could begin to address the global leadership crisis. Vision • To create and be a generation of Global Youth Leaders with a life long commitment to a Sustainable World! Mission • To create a unique platform and pathway to sustainable action for aspiring young leaders committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, and the Agenda 2063. • To empower young people to be global leaders and make a positive impact in their community and in the world at large. • To create a bridge between the youth and decision-makers to contribute to local sustainable development via inclusive policies and projects. • To engage the youth in International workshops and conferences, comprising ‘’deep dives” into particular policy areas. • To organize national and regional meetings and dialogues, exploring the interface between global problem solving and local decision-making.

1 to 10 staff

Abc Car Rental

Abc Car Rent, one of Ethiopia’s first car rental companies, has for good reason became the market leader and a household name; having earned a reputation for quality service, reliability and competitive pricing.

1 to 10 staff

Ethiopian Business Disability Network Ebdn

The Ethiopian Business and Disability Network (EBDN) addresses disability as a diversity issue from a private-sector perspective. It does this through information and knowledge sharing, joint action, improving technical skills of members, their networks and staff, and through corporate social responsibility activities. It assists local companies to adapt products and services to the needs of customers with disabilities. The EBDN fosters the development of a workforce culture that is respectful and inclusive, promoting the hiring, retention and professional development of women and men with disabilities. The EBDN promotes business awareness about the positive relationship between the inclusion of people with disabilities, as workers, customers and share-holders, and business success. A Core Group of founding business leaders from both public and private companies in Ethiopia meets periodically to guide the development of the Network. A growing number of local companies are joining the Network in order to learn about the benefits of hiring workers with disabilities and thus becoming more competitive. Membership is free. The EBDN was initiated by the Ethiopian Center for Disability and Development (ECDD), a local non-governmental development organization working with employers to provide skills training, internships and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. ECDD continues to provide support to and facilitate meetings of the EBDN.

51 to 200 staff

Tabitha Reach Ethiopia

Tabitha Reach transforms the lives of vulnerable single mothers in Ethiopia. Through our holistic, 6-month program, we equip the women with the skills and resources needed to build a brighter future. This program empowers them not just financially, but also emotionally, socially, and educationally, breaking the cycle of poverty and creating strong, self-sufficient mothers and families. Our mission To inspire, empower and equip single mothers so that these women are able to feel confident, enough and become financially independent. Our vision To create a society where each single mother live with confidence, equal access just like any other citizen and knowing her potential to reverse the narrative towards single mother where she is the valueless in the community. Our Goal Empower 300 single mothers to become self-sufficient by providing them with the opportunity to learn an income-generating skill set, access resources, and develop the willpower to move themselves and their children from a place of struggle to a place of thriving by 2026.

1 to 10 staff

Tesfa Addis Parents Childhood Cancer Organization Tapcco

TAPCCO was established on December 2012 to help children with cancer and families. TAPCCO also gives psychosocial support.

1 to 10 staff

Eur Ka

Eur¡ka Yebego Adragot Dirigit (in short: ‘Eur¡ka’) is an Africa-born non-profit organization founded by 6 women and 5 men of different backgrounds and origins experienced with NGOs, African Union, United Nations and Government agencies. Our name is inspired from Archimedes’ famous quote meaning “I have found it!”, which is at the heart of our philosophy: helping our beneficiaries to find their own light, i.e. a way out of poverty, violence or other misfortunes. We pursue any sustainable action aiming at a visible progress of Women’s and children’s rights and well-being, in the form of either development or humanitarian projects seeking particularly to: prevent and respond to Gender Based Violence, offer legal assistance and psychosocial counselling to survivors and at risk populations, empower mothers and caretakers, alleviate indigence, increase households’ income as well as prevent unsafe child migration. We consider it a 'must' and the most viable / efficient approach to find the right balance between socio-economic and environmental imperatives.

11 to 50 staff

Mums For Mums

We are local NGO based in Mekelle, northern Ethiopia. We help young, single women to gain skills training and life skills so they can become self-reliant.

1 to 10 staff

Samaritan - Health & Education

Samaritan Health and Education Support PLC is a social enterprise established to support students and their families whose main source of income is based on garbage collection and recycling. We run scholarship programs, mentorship and after-school tutorial programs, health education, and a library facility stocked with books and computers to the scholars while also nurturing powerful business coop opportunities for many of their parents.

1 to 10 staff

African Women In Water And Climate

AfWWC is a pan-African initiative established by an African community of women designed to empower and position African women working in water and climate sectors as active leaders, experts, partners, and agents of change to realize equitable, inclusive, and sustainable development within the continent and beyond. We aim to empower African women to take a leading role and be represented in the decision-making process. This is a significant step towards achieving gender equality and inclusivity in the water and climate discourses, and ultimately addressing local to global water and climate-related challenges to improve lives within the continent and beyond. This is a safe space for women and allies to share funding tips, job opportunities, and support for our individual or collective projects. Join us!

1 to 10 staff

Benishangul Gumuz Development Associations Network - Bgdan

BGDAN seeks to transform the position of the members and other Non-State Actors (NSAs) through empowering processes like capacity building, networking and collaboration, facilitation of experience sharing of best practices & GO-CSO dialogues to achieve their objectives and advancement of their common goals

11 to 50 staff

Busajo Ngo Ets

L’associazione Busajo NGO Ets nasce a Firenze nel 2009 e si occupa del recupero, della rieducazione e del reinserimento in famiglia di bambini e bambine di strada a Soddo, nel sud dell’Etiopia. Gli street children sono bambini che per le ragioni più disparate – malattie, povertà, violenza, fame - si sono allontanati o sono stati respinti dalle loro famiglie d’origine finendo sulla strada in cerca di un futuro migliore. Il nostro intento è quello di investire sulla loro istruzione e formazione professionale, quali strumenti più efficaci per combattere la povertà in cui vivono e aiutarli a riacquistare fiducia nel loro futuro. Tale intervento contribuisce inoltre a far crescere e favorire lo sviluppo sociale, culturale ed economico territoriale. Il nostro “motto” è: “Soddo, Etiopia. Istruzione = Futuro” The Busajo NGO association was born in Florence - Italy in 2009 and deals with the recovery, re-education and reintegration of street children in Soddo, in southern Ethiopia. The street children are those children who, for various reasons such as diseases, poverty, violence, fame, have moved away or have been rejected by their families of origin, ending up on the street in search of a better future. Our intent is to invest in their education and professional training, in order to fight the poverty in which they live and to help me regain confidence in their future. This intervention also encourages social, cultural and economic development in the territory. Our "motto" is:"Soddo, Ethiopia. Education = Future"

1 to 10 staff

Shapethiopia

SHAPEthiopia was founded in August 2006 with a vision of creating a future where all people in Ethiopia live happy, healthy, productive, and dignified lives. SHAPEthiopia is registered by the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Charities and Societies Agency (CHSA) as an Ethiopian Resident Charity in accordance with the Proclamation No. 621/2009 with the registration number of 3498 and licensed by the same Agency to operate at the national level in Ethiopia. Since its establishment, SHAPEthiopia has been running various life-changing projects and programs in six H.O.P.E. Centers in Woredas/districts in southern Ethiopia and now it is transforming and growing, and planning to expanding its activities into twenty-two (22) new districts in five Regional States of Ethiopia; namely: SNNP Regional State (8 districts), Oromia Regional State (4 districts), Amhara Regional State (4 districts), Afar Regional State (3 districts), and Addis Ababa (3 districts), so that to reach out over 4,200 vulnerable children, their families (especially single mother lead families) and their communities each year over the next five years. OUR MISSION SHAPEthiopia’s mission is to educate and support vulnerable children and youth, empower impoverished women, and assist their communities to build stronger and more resilient communities in Ethiopia. OUR FOCUS AREAS SHAPEthiopia’s major focus areas are: nutrition, health, education, clean water, women’s empowerment, sustainable agriculture and food security, and sanitation, hygiene and environmental protection. OUR STORY In late 2009, Desalegn Daka met a UK developmental economist, Owen Barder. Owen then introduced Desalegn with an American entrepreneur, David Howlett, who helped Desalegn reach many Americans. Since then, many people and organizations have joined the fight and SHAPEthiopia is making real progress in empowering real life change in the communities of Shanto, Dale, Boricha, Humbo, Hawassa, Arba Minch and beyond in Ethio.

11 to 50 staff

Help Ethiopia

HELP Ethiopia is a multidisciplinary non-profit organization that has been registered and accorded legal personality in Ethiopia. Committed to improving healthcare, we collaborate with local and international stakeholders to address neglected areas of health service delivery and training. We also have a dedicated charity program targeting economically disadvantaged groups of our society- Ye'Eteye health Charity. Furthermore, we advocate for quality education, leadership and collaboration as a tool for sustainable health care and societal development. Hence the name “HELP” which stands for Health, Education, Leadership and Partnership.

11 to 50 staff

The Institute For Faith And Flourishing

IFF exists to inspire young Ethiopians and people around the world to become leaders who see, serve, and love others as their neighbors. Our work nurtures neighbor-love culture that honors faith and elevates human flourishing, especially for the poor, hated, and forgotten.

1 to 10 staff

Ethiopian Health Profession Students Association

Ethiopia Health Profession Students Association (EHPSA) is non Governmental, non profitable, local organization which have legal personality. In 2011 E.C has been Registered and Accorded Legal personality With Registered Number 4506 as local organization in Accordance with the civil society organization proclamation.

1001 to 5000 staff

Ethiopian Youth Council

The Ethiopian Youth Council is a leading organization dedicated to empowering the voices and rights of young people across Ethiopia. Established with the mission to represent and advocate for youth interests, the Council aims to create inclusive platforms for engagement and participation in decision-making processes at all levels. Our strategic initiatives focus on education, entrepreneurship, leadership development, and civic engagement, addressing the critical challenges faced by the youth today. By fostering collaboration between young individuals, government entities, and civil society, we strive to build a vibrant community where youth can thrive and contribute to national development.

10001+ staff