“The sun is out for me and my daughter”
11th April 2024
“To hear this is amazing. To be part of this change is even more encouraging and inspiring.” Meselech Seyoum, Country Director at Healing Hands of
We raise funds for local Ethiopian charities to transform lives & achieve lasting change.
Last year, 38,676 people were reached through Ethiopiaid-funded projects.
Maternal Healthcare
Strengthening maternal health services for women across Ethiopia. Preventing and treating childbirth injuries. Helping every woman access the care they need to give birth safely and equipping them to make informed decisions about their own health.
3,166 people were educated on maternal health.
90 babies were safely delivered by Atsede Clinic Midwives on the Move programme.
“To hear this is amazing. To be part of this change is even more encouraging and inspiring.” Meselech Seyoum, Country Director at Healing Hands of
Women and girls
Protecting women and girls and making their voices heard. Stopping harmful practices such as female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage.
19,440 women
and girls were reached by Women Extension Workers, through counselling, advice and education on harmful practices
17 Women Extension Workers trained to deliver maternal health care, communities on harmful practices such as early marriage and FGM, and providing emotional support for victims of gender-based violence
Teyeba is 14 years old and one day she hopes to be a lawyer. She wakes up at 5am every morning to do the chores
Emergency and recovery
Delivering vital relief to people affected by crises. Equipping communities with skills and
resources to be more resilient and supporting recovery work. Being there for people who
have no one else to turn to.
10,400 warm meals were provided to people living in internally displaced persons’ (IDP) camps.
Over 93% of children in IDP camps identified as having malnutrition were treated and have made an improvement.
Across Ethiopia, conflict has displaced over 4.6 million people. Many of them mothers with young children, like Safiya and her baby. Safiya fled her home
Health and welfare
Providing specialist healthcare, support and education. Creating equal opportuities for children and adults living with disabilities. Protecting dignity and restoring hope.
15,800 people were provided access to safe, reliable water in rural Ethiopia
448 women stayed at WOHE’s cancer care house,
enabling them to receive treatment they would otherwise be unable to access or afford
Education
Removing barriers to education, helping girls stay in school, ensuring the next generation of leaders and decision-makers has access to education and opportunities for their futures.
100 students enrolled in extra curricular programmes to support school attendance, build self-confidence and gain
1,250 girls received reusable period packs, supported to stay in school
Girls’ education is their fundamental right. However, many girls in Ethiopia are missing out. Child marriage rates – which remain amongst the highest in the
The day-to-day impact of our partners’ work is truly life-transforming. We hope you have seen how every donation contributes to directly helping someone who really needs it. We cannot say thank you enough – this work wouldn’t be possible without you.
