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Since 1971, ChildFund Ethiopia has helped children realize their dreams.

ChildFund Ethiopia is an independent and child centered development organization, working to change the underlying conditions that prevent children from achieving their potential.

03/09/2026

Strengthening Emergency Preparedness, Climate Readiness and Accountability

ChildFund Ethiopia continues to strengthen its commitment to anticipating risks, preparing early, and ensuring timely, effective, inclusive, and accountable humanitarian action for children, families, and communities affected by emergencies.

As part of this commitment, ChildFund Ethiopia conducted a three-day training on Emergency Preparedness and Planning (EPP), Contingency Planning, and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) from 24–26 August 2026 in Adama. .

The workshop brought together 24 experts and staff from the Country Office, project offices in Amhara, Tigray, and Oromia, as well as relevant partner organizations. Participants shared their practical knowledge and skills in contingency planning, emergency preparedness and response, community engagement and participation, information sharing, and the establishment of effective feedback and complaint mechanisms.

The training also featured sessions on the overview, forecast, and potential implications of El Niño in 2026, as well as humanitarian communications, complementing the core EPP topics.

Participants shared experiences and lessons learned, clarified roles and responsibilities, and identified practical actions to further strengthen organizational preparedness, climate resilience, and accountability.

24/08/2026

ChildFund Ethiopia congratulates Tesfabirhan Child and Family Development Organization, which ranked first with 93.2%, Future Hopes Integrated Development Organization, which ranked second with 92.25%, and Chora for Children and Family Development, which ranked third with 92.22%. The three local partners organizations were recognized with certificates of appreciation and monetary awards for their outstanding performance in the delivery of sponsorship program during the 2026 fiscal year .

03/08/2026

Children have the right to free and compulsory primary education, accessible secondary and higher education, and inclusive, equitable quality education that supports their full development and social responsibility.

Towards complementing this on 28 July 2026, ChildFund Ethiopia launched the SAFE Learning Project – Creating Access to Safe, Alternative Quality Education for Out-of-School and Vulnerable Children in Mekelle, Tigray Region.

Funded by Radiohjälpen and Barnfonden, the two-year project will improve access to safe, inclusive, and quality education for vulnerable children across five woredas in Eastern Tigray: Tsreae Wonberta, Edega Hamus, Freweyni, Tsaeda Emba, and Hawzen.

The project will help children affected by conflict, displacement, poverty, and other vulnerabilities return to learning through safe alternative education while strengthening their well-being and protective learning environments.

The launch workshop brought together 42 representatives from regional and local government offices and ChildFund Ethiopia. Participants reaffirmed their commitment to joint planning, coordination, and monitoring to ensure successful implementation. Through strong partnerships with government, communities, and schools, the SAFE Learning Project will help build resilient education systems and expand equitable access to quality education, restoring hope and creating brighter futures for vulnerable children.

Radiohjälpen
ChildFund Alliancece

31/07/2026

The major achievements addressed by ChildFund Ethiopia since its inception in Ethiopia

09/07/2026

ChildFund successfully implemented and completed the playground improvement project at the Tigil Lenetsanet Pre-Primary and Primary School compound.

Testimony by the School Sports Teacher

22/06/2026

We have successfully undertaken Annual Collaborative Meeting of the Sponsorship and Local Partner Sponsorship Teams from June 16–18, 2026. The meeting served as an innovative collaboration and capacity-strengthening platform aimed at improving child and community transformation through quality and timely communication exchanges between sponsored children and their sponsors.

This year’s event featured capacity-building training sessions on Commitment, Ownership, and Accountability (COA) and Creative Thinking, with the objective of enhancing the quality of sponsorship communication among Local Partners’ Sponsor Relations (SR) teams.

The three-day forum also provided an opportunity for a two-way review of FY26 sponsorship performance, enabling participants to reflect on achievements, identify areas for improvement, and renew their commitment to delivering quality sponsorship services in FY27.

In addition, the meeting served as a platform for sharing and discussing upcoming initiatives from ChildFund’s International Office (IO) and Alliance partners, ensuring that all participants remain aligned with new directions, priorities, and innovations within the sponsorship program.

Overall, the event strengthened collaboration, enhanced staff capacity, and reinforced a shared commitment to delivering high-quality sponsorship experiences that contribute to positive and lasting outcomes for children and communities.

21/06/2026

The Ethiopian Humanitarian Fund (EHF) project, titled "Integrated Multi-Sectoral Life-Saving Response for IDPs and Host Communities in Adigrat, Eastern Zone of Tigray Region," implemented over a seven-month period from 30 November 2025 to 29 June 2026 successfully reached more than 102,000 participants.

During the project's closing workshop held in Mekelle on 19 June 2026, stakeholders from the regional Disaster Risk Management Commission (DRMC), Health Bureau, and other sector offices acknowledged the project's significant contribution in supporting high-risk groups, particularly children under five years of age, vulnerable individuals, and pregnant and lactating women. They confirmed that the project effectively addressed the needs of the target population in line with its objectives.

The stakeholders also noted that the project employed a community-centered approach aimed at reducing preventable morbidity and mortality while addressing acute malnutrition through an integrated package of Health, Nutrition, and Protection services, complemented by multi-sectoral cash assistance.

The project was jointly implemented by ChildFund Ethiopia and TigrayYouth Empowerment Solutions (TYES), with financial support from UN OCHA.

28/04/2026

ChildFund Ethiopia Country Director, Lilly Omondi involevment in Panel on 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 organized by CCRDA - Consortium of Christian Relief and Development Associations

02/04/2026

ChildFund International has expressed its readiness to complement and strengthen the efforts of the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs, particularly in Early Childhood Development (ECD).

The Minister of Women and Social Affairs, Dr. Ergoge Tesfaye officially received and held discussion with Isam Ghanim, President and CEO of ChildFund International.

During the discussion, the Minister highlighted Ethiopia has made significant progress in advancing child rights and protection. In addition, she noted that the Ministry is currently giving special attention to addressing the growing concern of online sexual exploitation and abuse of children, recognizing it as a critical and emerging challenge that requires coordinated action.

The President and CEO of ChildFund International commended the Ministry for its strong commitment and the achievements.

In this regard, he reaffirmed ChildFund International is willing to work closely with the Ministry and support its initiatives, particularly in Early Childhood Development, to ensure that young children receive the care, protection, and opportunities they need to thrive.

24/03/2026

ChildFund female staff actively participated in this year’s 5 km Women’s Race, organized to commemorate International Women’s Day. The event took place on March 22, 2026, starting and finishing at Atlas Hotel in the Bole district of Addis Ababa.

The race brought together more than 16,000 women from different backgrounds, serving as a powerful platform to promote gender equality, solidarity, and women’s empowerment, while also boosting participants’ confidence and visibility in public spaces.

Beyond the race, ChildFund staff further marked this year March 8 the International Women’s Day by organizing an awareness workshop aimed at strengthening women’s health knowledge.

The session, delivered by professional oncologists, focused on the early detection of breast abnormalities, emphasizing the importance of timely medical consultation and regular check-ups. It also highlighted key preventive measures against breast cancer, equipping participants with practical information to safeguard their health and well-being.

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