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It all started in a small town, surrounded by dense forests, situated in south-western Ethiopia called Mizan Teferi, Bench Maji Zone. A land full of lush forests, fertile lands, beautiful scenery, a variety of fruits, vegetables and organic coffee – drank & admired around the world. The local population depends almost entirely on agricultural produce but still lacks access to infrastructures & the right kind of education. It’s a place where tribal conflict has been prevalent & has become the norm over the past few years. 13-year-old girl Aster, was the daughter of a highly respected man who had four wives. She grew up in Mizan Teferi & didn’t have access to neither quality education nor opportunities for a better life. But most of all, she didn’t have the power to make her own decisions or options to choose from. Despite the lack of exposure to the outer world & the opportunities it presented, she always used to look at the students in the Mizan Tepi University campus & envy them. Aster was inspired by how the students talked, how they dressed & even how they spent time when enjoying themselves. As time went by she really began bonding with the students & they started to see her as their little sister. She had hopes of one day being like them, hopes of being able to go to college & feel some pride.

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is a global humanitarian network of 80 million people that helps those facing disaster, conflict and health and social problems. It consists of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the 192 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS), one of the 192 national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies around the world, was founded on July 8th, 1935, by government edict, following the second Italian invasion of Ethiopia. ERCS began by providing humanitarian services to wounded soldiers and civilian victims. That same year on 25th September 1935, ERCS was officially recognized as the 48th member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

ERCS is auxiliary to the government and yet it is an independent humanitarian organization. It was established and recognized by law through a National Charter adopted in 31th October 1947. The Charter has undergone various parliamentary revisions, the last being in 1999. The current Charter was endorsed by the Parliament in January 2018.

Dr. Thomas A. Lambie (1885 – 14 April 1954) was the first Secretary General of Ethiopia Red Cross Society from July 8/1935- May 5/1936. He was a missionary medical doctor noteworthy for becoming an Ethiopian citizen, being responsible for several early medical efforts in Ethiopia (including the founding of two hospitals). He also worked as a medical doctor in Sudan, Nigeria, and Palestine, where he died.

Currently, the Society has a structure consisting of 14 regional offices, 34 zonal branches and 132 district (Woreda) branches, as well as more than 5,800 Kebele Red Cross Committees at the grass root-level. The Society has 6.1 million members, and there are currently over 258,000 volunteers registered throughout the nation, of whom 47,000 are actively engaged in various humanitarian initiatives.

The establishment of a strong Social Accountability Committee (SAC) is one of the innovative approaches of JeCCDO. Establishment of this committee highly contributed to improve basic social services delivery. The SAC at Bishoftu and Bahir Dar towns is playing a significant role in organizing interface meetings between the service providers and service users. As a result, service providers is improving provisions of social services in their localities. Different organizations have been sharing experiences from the SACs, especially SACs located in Bishoftu town.

Engaging in social enterprise is the second innovative approach of JCCDO. It has initiated the Training Center in Bishoftu that generates sustainable income from renting training facilities and other services, and accommodations. The income from this enterprise is allocated for different social development interventions including responses to Internally Displaced People. This innovative approach is also contributing to ensure the institutional and economic sustainability of the organization.

The third innovative approach is the grain bank business being implemented under partners CBOs. The model initiates CBOs to buy different cereals during the harvest time and store it for seasons of scarcity. Therefore, to whoever facing shortage of supply, CBOs sale it with reasonable prices to their members and reduces food shortage burdens thereby helping community members to lead more stable life.

N4ED provides sustainable solutions for child development, women's rights, and economic growth by empowering vulnerable young women, households, and the community.

Our mission

• To improve children’s nutrition, health, and overall early childhood development by empowering households as key influencers in the lives of their children.
• To provide a continuum of services to the most vulnerable peri-urban young women. We want to create sustainable solutions for these communities enabling them to ensure nutrition, women’s rights and economic growth.

Our vision is to become a non-profit organization offering services to vulnerable communities, empowering young women, supporting parents to reduce chronic malnutrition like stunting, and promoting early childhood development. The overarching aim is to impact poverty reduction, enabling future generations to reach their full potential.

The values that shape the way we design our programs are:

• Avoid direct aid: we believe that aid creates dependency and is counter-productive. Besides, a project based on aid is not sustainable as its effect will end when the project ends. Therefore, all our programs are designed in a way that the population becomes self-sufficient

• Act preventively: We are dedicated to addressing the underlying causes of the issues we tackle before they arise, aiming to achieve greater impact with minimal costs. Taking preventive measures not only enhances results but also optimizes resource utilization, allowing us to maximize effectiveness with efficient investments

• Work with communities: we believe that real change comes from the bottom and we are eager to see concrete results. So, we implement projects to connect the tools put in place by policymakers and researchers with the end-users

Welcome to the official website of the Rotaract Club of Finot (RAC Finot) a youth-led community service organization based in Ethiopia under Rotary District 9212. We empower young professionals through volunteerism, leadership development, and impactful projects across the country.

RAC Finot is a dynamic and diverse group of young leaders and changemakers dedicated to service above self. As part of the global Rotaract movement under Rotary International, we unite students and young professionals who are passionate about creating positive change in their communities. Based in Ethiopia, our club reflects a spirit of unity, innovation, and purpose bringing together individuals from different backgrounds to work collaboratively on impactful projects. We are dreamers, doers, and future leaders, committed to building a brighter, more inclusive tomorrow.

Winrock International is a recognized leader in the U.S. and globally, providing solutions to some of the world’s most complex social and agricultural challenges. Our mission is to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources. It is central not only to what we do, but how we do it.

Who we are We dream of a world where every child has a voice and the ability to achieve their full potential

How children are reaching their full potential We are a global charity dedicated to removing the barriers to education that steal children’s choices one by one until they have none. We are driven by a common belief: access to education means a lifetime full of choices and is the most powerful tool children can use to change the world. We won’t stop until every child can grow up to live the life they choose.

Our Mission Children Believe creates a future of hope for children, families, and communities by helping them develop the skills and resources to overcome poverty and injustice. For 60 years, we have followed the example of Christ by serving the poor regardless of their faith, cultural, and ethnic background.

The story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37) gives a clear picture of God’s desire for us to help those in desperate need wherever we find them. After describing how the Samaritan rescued a hurting man whom others had passed by, Jesus told His hearers, “Go and do likewise.” For over 50 years, Samaritan’s Purse has done our utmost to follow Christ’s command by going to the aid of the world’s poor, sick, and suffering. We are an effective means of reaching hurting people in countries around the world with food, medicine, and other assistance in the Name of Jesus Christ. This, in turn, earns us a hearing for the Gospel, the Good News of eternal life through Jesus Christ.

As our teams work in crisis areas of the world, people often ask, “Why did you come?” The answer is always the same: “We have come to help you in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ.” Our ministry is all about Jesus—first, last, and always. As the Apostle Paul said, “For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake” (2 Corinthians 4:5, NIV).

Jhpiego creates and delivers transformative health care solutions that save lives. In partnership with national governments, health experts and local communities, Jhpiego builds health providers’ skills and develops systems that save lives now and guarantee healthier futures for women and their families.

Who is humedica? How do we work and what makes our help special? Get to know us!

humedica is an international aid organisation based in Kaufbeuren. Since 1979, we have been providing rapid emergency and disaster relief, working in development cooperation and implementing charitable projects.

Neutrally and independently, we ensure good health care and good living conditions, together with our partners. Our goal is for people in need not only to survive, but to take their lives into their own hands. Christian charity is our leitmotif.