Ethiopia

The economy of Ethiopia has been one of Africa’s most robust for the past decade, but a severe drought in 2015 devastated food supplies for its 100 million citizens. In the face of this food and water crisis, World Vision pledged to dig wells, maintain water sources and help farmers cultivate as much food as possible.

Partnering since

1975

people reached

990,518

programs

6

Level of Fragility

Very Low Developing

Gender Equality Rank

69.1%
CHANGE

healthcare providers with knowledge of at least two key standards of gender-responsive and adolescent-friendly service provision increased from

55% to 82%

Amhara region

2016 - 2021
CHANGE

women holding leadership positions on health committees increased from

15% to 56%

Amhara region

2016 - 2021
Progress

487140children and adults participated in trainings on child protection

Progress

38998people were trained or involved in community water

Progress

19398community health workers and volunteers were trained

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Amhara region|Ethiopia

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Country Details

The economy of Ethiopia has been one of Africa’s most robust for the past decade, but a severe drought in 2015 devastated food supplies for its 100 million citizens. In the face of this food and water crisis, World Vision pledged to dig wells, maintain water sources and help farmers cultivate as much food as possible.
World Vision Ethiopia

In Ethiopia, World Vision works together and alongside governmental and non-governmental actors in an effort to improve the well-being of the most vulnerable children and their families to ensure all children have the opportunity to thrive.

World Vision Ethiopia began its first intervention in Ethiopia in 1971 with relief and opened the Ethiopia office in 1975. Relief, rehabilitation, and small community development projects dominated the decade that followed. During the 1984-85 drought, World Vision Ethiopia participated in a massive relief operation that saved the lives of millions of people.

Starting its operation with emergency intervention in some parts of Ethiopia, World Vision currently operates in 53 area programs, implementing projects in areas such as education; water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH); nutrition; emergency response; faith and development; food security; economic empowerment; climate change; and environmental projects.

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Results

Unless otherwise stated, data presented on this page reflects results of World Vision Canada programs reported between October 2020 and September 2021.