Ethiopia
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Concern Worldwide has been working in Ethiopia since 1973. Despite progress, the country remains vulnerable to erratic rainfall and food shortages. Our work there focuses on healthcare, education, agriculture and food.
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There is currently a severe drought in Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia. Concern is responding to this crisis. You can help – donate now to our charity appeal.
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Vulnerable
Lack of food and malnutrition affect most parts of the country. Every year, millions of people in rural Ethiopia are in need of emergency support. We respond to regional and local emergencies and provide support to vulnerable communities.
Striving for change
Our achievements include working with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health to change national health guidelines for treating severe malnutrition. We also work with the Ministry of Education developing the curriculum for basic education.
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Basic education
Our main objective is to improve access to education for all. We work with six local partners in Ethiopia, providing formal school support and supporting our alternative basic education (ABE) programme for out-of-school children. This programme helps children integrate into formal education after three years. Take a look at how this programme is benefitting children in Ethiopia:
Education initiatives
In 2009, we completed a school-related gender-based violence project. We also participated in the Global Action Week for Education and International Literacy Day.
>> Read more about our approach to improving education in Ethiopia
HIV and AIDS
We are committed to reducing the prevalence of HIV and the impact of AIDS on the poorest communities. We provide funding, counselling, HIV testing, medical care and access to treatment services and resources. We focus on prevention and raising awareness.
Livelihoods
We work to improve people’s lives in a sustainable way. Our urban and rural livelihoods projects focus on the following key areas:
- Diversifying and increasing agricultural productivity
- Diversifying income
- Improving social and economic services
- Empowering the poor and marginalised
- Building the capacity of local Ethiopian charities
Emergencies
Food shortages and malnutrition affect areas of the country. Every year, millions of people in rural Ethiopia are at risk and need support, and we are responding. Our focus is on the provision of water, the treatment of malnourished children, seed and tools distribution and livestock. We also work with communities to rebuild their lives after emergencies.
Health
We are committed to fighting disease and improving health in poor communities. One of the main aims of our current health programme is to reduce severe malnutrition in children under five.
Gender-based violence
We are engaged in a project that improves how communities understand and respond to gender-based violence. It assists poor women by organising them into self-help groups.
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