Ethiopia in crisis 

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You can help some of the most vulnerable people on Earth

We’ve teamed up with local, grassroots organisations, run by Ethiopians for Ethiopians. Every time you donate, you directly help local people, programs and communities. Together, this is how we can make a lasting difference in the lives of the most vulnerable.

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Female genital mutilation in Ethiopia

Forced mutilation & marriage

Through education, you can help put an end to dangerous female genital mutilation and child marriage for good.

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Child exploitation and homelessnes in Ethiopia
Child exploitation & homelessness

Help equip orphaned and vulnerable children for a safer, brighter future free from hunger, disease and exploitation.

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Obstetric fistula in Ethiopia

Obstetric fistula 

By improving maternal health services, you can help make childbirth safer and eliminate obstetric fistula.  

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Women & girls' empowerment

By opening up equal opportunities, you can empower women to reach their full potential and be part of change.

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Gender-based violence

You can help protect and nurture survivors of abuse while tackling the root causes of gender-based violence.

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Hospice and palliative care in Ethiopia
Hospice & palliative care

With end-of-life care, you can help those who are destitute and terminally ill live out their lives with peace and dignity.

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Why Ethiopia?

While Ethiopia has made considerable progress since the famine and devastation of the 1980s, the poorest and most marginalised are being left behind. We need your help to break this cycle of poverty and bring back health and hope to those who are most in need.

Poverty in Ethiopia stats
Poverty

More than one quarter of the population live below the poverty line

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Subsistence in Ethiopia
Subsistence

Highly dependent on agriculture and highly susceptible to drought and climate impact

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Literacy in Ethiopia stats
Literacy

Almost 50% of the population is illiterate 

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Child mortality in Ethiopia stats
Child Mortality

1 in 21 children die before the age of 5

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30 years since Ethiopiaid was founded

since Ethiopiaid was founded

 

 

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We work across 7 regions in Ethiopia
we work across Ethiopia

 

 

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We receive 100% of funding from the generosity of Australian supporters
funded by generous supporters

 

 

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Start a monthly donation for lasting impact

Each month you can help to make sure women and children have enough to eat, can go to school and can access good quality healthcare.

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Latest News  

International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM

6 February 2024

Watch Valerie Browning, co-founder and program director of our project partner APDA, discuss FGM on this day of zero tolerance

Selam! Your Summer Newsletter

25 January 2024

Read about the women turning away from the tradition of FGM to demand change and how fistula patients are finding relief during a time of conflict

Helping Ethiopians live with dignity until the end

15 January 2024

Meet palliative care nurse Getahun from Hospice Ethiopia

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