Ethiopiaid Canada

05/23/2025

Today is the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula.
Ethiopia has one of the highest rates of obstetric fistula in the world, with thousands of women affected each year. But with access to quality maternal healthcare, skilled birth attendants, and timely surgical treatment, fistula is both preventable and treatable.

Our partners in the field are working tirelessly to expand maternal health services across Ethiopia. They are also training former fistula patients as Safe Motherhood Ambassadors to educate communities, promote maternal health, and help break the stigma surrounding obstetric fistula.

Ending fistula is possible. Join the movement. Share the message. End the silence.
Find out how you can help through the link in bio > >

04/07/2025

Today is World Health Day, and this years focus is on "Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures". We want to extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible partners who have been instrumental in advancing maternal healthcare in Ethiopia.
Their unwavering support has made a profound impact on the lives of countless mothers and children by expanding access to healthcare during pregnancy, training skilled birth attendants to ensure safe deliveries, raising awareness on the risks of early marriage and Female Ge***al Mutilation and providing transformative fistula surgeries.
Learn more through the link in bio>>

03/20/2025

This International Day of Happiness, we wanted to share the incredible work of our partner’s Safe Motherhood Ambassadors. These brave, inspirational women who have experienced the trauma of living with the devastating childbirth injury, obstetric fistula, are determined other women should not experience the same.

Baro is one of these women. After two days in labour, she tragically lost her baby. The prolonged labour had caused an obstetric fistula. Health workers helped her access the treatment she needed, and from there she heard about our partner Healing Hands of Joy and decided to become a Safe Motherhood Ambassador.

Their project helps women who have survived fistula to rediscover their joy and self-esteem, and trains them as educators, helping women reclaim their sense of purpose after the trauma they have been through.

“I became so happy and hopeful. Thanks to God I had successful surgery and I am so happy. I want to support the women in my village to prevent them from obstetric fistula. I will share my experience with them.’’

With your support, our partners are working to find women living with obstetric fistula, helping them access treatment and support, and raising awareness to prevent fistula.

Pictured: two new SMAs on their graduation day."

03/08/2025

This we want to raise awareness of the incredible work our partner APDA (Afar Pastoralist Development Association) is doing to end FGM.

With your amazing support, their dedicated team is:

• Training Women Extension Workers, who go house to house to support women and girls, advocating for their rights. By involving both girls and boys in discussions, the next generation can end FGM.
• Mentoring and supervising Traditional Birth Attendants to stop performing FGM, protect babies from harmful practices and become advocates for change.
• Working with religious and clan leaders, who use their influence and authority to dispel misconceptions about religious teachings and the law.

Thank you. Together, we can protect girls and end FGM.

02/06/2025

Today is International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Ge***al Mutilation.

It is a day to stand together to end this harmful practice that affects millions of girls and women.

In Ethiopia, 25 million girls and women have undergone FGM.

FGM is illegal in Ethiopia, but many girls are still at risk. Particularly girls living in rural areas, and who face barriers in accessing education.

Our partner APDA is working in the rural Afar region to raise awareness of the dangers and bring an end to FGM - find more about their work via the link in our bio.

01/07/2025

Melkam Gena! (Merry Christmas) to all those celebrating today 🎄💙

Did you know today is Christmas Day in Ethiopia? We want to wish a peaceful and restorative Gena to all our partners in Ethiopia.

12/24/2024

This holiday season, we are very grateful for the support you have given throughout the year and the positive impact you have made. We wish you health, happiness and hope this festive season!

12/18/2024

Obstetric fistula is a childbirth injury that affects thousands of women worldwide, in Ethiopia, approximately 3,000 women develop it each year, yet is a preventable and treatable condition with timely intervention.
Let's join hands to support organizations working tirelessly to provide surgeries, raise awareness, and empower women affected by obstetric fistula. Together, we can make a difference!

12/16/2024

Our journey this winter is not just about ending Obstetric Fistula. It's about rewriting stories, transforming lives, and giving hope.

In Ethiopia, many women face the devastating effects of obstetric fistula, a childbirth injury caused by prolonged, obstructed labor. This condition leads to urinary incontinence and often results in severe social stigma and isolation.

But there's hope. Our partner, Hope of Light, a local Ethiopian-run organization, cares for women with fistulas. Your kindness and generosity can help provide life-changing fistula surgery and vital aftercare such as physiotherapy and counseling.

Visit our website to learn how you can help: http://ethiopiaid.ca/

Providing education and opportunities to those with disabilities, you help keep children in school and providing access to quality education.

12/10/2024

Today, we celebrate Human Rights Day, a reminder that every person deserves dignity, freedom, and equality. Let's stand together to promote and protect the rights of all individuals.

12/06/2024

Ethiopia has one of the highest rates of obstetric fistula globally, with thousands of women affected each year. Tragically, in nearly every case, the baby does not survive.

Our partners in Ethiopia are dedicated to providing better maternal health care to pregnant women across the country. They are also working to train former fistula patients to identify others in the community who face the same issue.

Fistula is both preventable and treatable, and you can be part of the solution today. Find out how through the link in our bio>>

12/05/2024

Today, as part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, we stand united in our commitment to creating a safer, more equitable world.

Each day of this campaign serves as a powerful reminder of the urgent need to address and combat gender violence in all its forms.

We invite you to join us in this vital cause. Share your stories, spread awareness, and let's work together to support survivors and drive meaningful change. Your voice and action can make a difference in this global fight.