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Norwegian Church Aid Ethiopia

We provide emergency assistance in disasters and work for long-term development. In Ethiopia since 1974.

Norwegian Church Aid has been working in Ethiopia since 1974, responding to short term emergencies and implementing long term programmes. We work on providing clean drinking water and promoting sanitation and hygiene, improving reproductive health status of women and girls, and building the resilience of people to climate change. We work in six regions: Amhara, Oromia, Somali, Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples', Tigray, Benishangul Gumuz, as well as the Addis Ababa city administration

21/09/2026

Peace is possible. Peace is a choice. Peace is everyone's responsibility.

Every day, local peacebuilders, faith leaders, women, and young people are working courageously to bridge divides and build stronger, more resilient societies.

At Norwegian Church Aid Ethiopia, we believe that sustainable peace begins with people.

Through partnerships with local communities and organizations, we support inclusive dialogue, prioritize community-based mental health and psychosocial support, and empower people to shape a more peaceful future.

On this International Day of Peace, we stand with all those working tirelessly for reconciliation, human dignity, and lasting peace.

16/09/2026

This morning, we welcomed representatives from the Amity Foundation—a China-based social organisation, voluntary charity and member of ACT Alliance.

The delegation met with NCA Ethiopia’s Country Director, Margrethe Volden, and the WASH Programme team to exchange insights on NCA Ethiopia’s WASH programme and explore mutual interest in sustainable WASH programming across East Africa, including the challenges facing the sector.

09/09/2026

Norwegian Church Aid (NCA), in partnership with the Family Guidance Association of Ethiopia (FGAE), has launched a Norad-funded Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) project in Mizan-Aman City and Gura Ferda Woreda, Bench Sheko Zone, Southwest Ethiopia.

Running from 2026 to 2028, the project will support communities by improving access to sexual, reproductive, and maternal health services.

It will focus on preventing teenage pregnancy, strengthening support for gender-based violence complication management, promoting adolescent health and wellbeing, expanding family planning counselling and services, and supporting health workers to provide friendly and quality care.

Through this partnership, we are working to help build healthier, safer, and more informed communities in Southwest Ethiopia.

07/09/2026

Call for Applications: Alternative to Plastics Challenge

Are you an entrepreneur, startup, SME or youth innovator in Ethiopia working on solutions that reduce single-use plastics and promote circular economy practices?

The Alternative to Plastics Challenge is now open for applications!
We are looking for innovative ideas and practical solutions that support reusable, recyclable, biodegradable, or locally appropriate alternatives to plastics.

Selected applicants will receive support including business incubation, coaching and mentorship, technical/prototype support, market linkages, investment-readiness support, and seed funding support.

Apply now and be part of building a cleaner, greener, and more circular Ethiopia.

📅 Application deadline: September 20, 2026

🔗Apply here: https://ethiopia.reachforchange.org/alternative-to-plastics-challenge/alternative-to-plastics-challenge-application/

Tamra for Social Development - TSD
Reach for Change Ethiopia

02/09/2026

Norwegian Church Aid Ethiopia has signed a tripartite MoU with Mekelle University and Hawassa University to help bridge the gap between research and practice.

This partnership brings together complementary strengths in higher education, research, and field-level programming to support communities facing climate variability, recurrent drought, food insecurity, and socio-economic hardship.

By working together, NCA Ethiopia, Mekelle University, and Hawassa University aim to strengthen coordination, reduce duplication, and ensure that research evidence informs practical interventions in food systems transformation, economic development, food security, climate action, and environmental stewardship.

01/09/2026

Today, we were honoured to join the Inter-Religious Council of Ethiopia (IRCE) in celebrating its 15th Anniversary.

For the past fifteen years, IRCE has played an important role in bringing together Ethiopia's diverse faith communities to address issues of common concern and contribute to the wellbeing of communities across the country.

Norwegian Church Aid is proud to have supported IRCE's journey from its formative years and to have partnered on initiatives promoting gender justice, especially on child marriage and female ge***al mutilation, social cohesion, and peacebuilding.

Congratulations to IRCE, its leadership, member institutions, and all those who have contributed to this important milestone.

19/08/2026

As we observe World Humanitarian Day today, NCA Ethiopia honours humanitarian workers who face the greatest risks reaching the hardest-to-reach communities.

We say thank you to our national staff, partners, and frontline teams. Your courage, commitment, and deep community roots make life-saving work possible where it matters most.

We join the call for greater protection, respect for international humanitarian law, and safe, unimpeded access for all humanitarian workers - especially those serving their own communities.

31/07/2026

Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) recently contributed to the development of Ethiopia's 2026–2030 National Costed Roadmap to End Female Ge***al Mutilation (FGM) and Child, Early and Forced Marriage (CEFM) II.

The National Costed Roadmap to End Female Ge***al Mutilation (FGM) and Child, Early and Forced Marriage (CEFM) is an evidence-based national plan that aims to eliminate FGM and child, early, and forced marriage in Ethiopia, in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals.

From 26–29 July 2026, NCA joined the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs, UNICEF, UNFPA, and other development partners in a national consultation workshop to review and strengthen the draft roadmap.

As a member of the Roadmap Steering Committee, NCA has been actively involved since the inception of the first roadmap (2020–2024). It continues to provide both technical and financial support for the development of the 2026–2030 roadmap, with funding from Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation.

In Ethiopia, FGM and child marriage continue to affect the lives of millions of girls. While the country has made significant progress, gains remain uneven across regions, underscoring the need for sustained, coordinated action.

NCA remains committed to supporting the finalization and implementation of the roadmap and to working alongside partners to advance the rights, protection, and wellbeing of girls and women in Ethiopia.

24/06/2026

NCA Ethiopia, together with the Abronet Consortium and the Act Church of Sweden has developed and launched a new resource for community-based peacebuilding: A Community-Based Approach to Strengthening Social Cohesion and Psychosocial Support: Trainers Manual.

The manual equips practitioners with tools that bring mental health support and peacebuilding together.

As a first and important step, NCA Ethiopia offered a 5-day Training of Trainers (June 15–19) for its implementing partners, stakeholders, and its key staff to start rolling out the manual into practice.

22/06/2026

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency High Commissioner for Refugees Dr. Barham Salih visited Norwegian Church Aid Ethiopia's projects in Jewi Refugee Camp on 21 June, witnessing how economic inclusion initiatives are creating pathways of hope for refugees who fled conflict in South Sudan.

He was accompanied by UNHCR Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa Mr. Mamado Dian, UNHCR Ethiopia representatives, Returnees and Refugees Service Director General Ms. Teyiba Hassen, and the President and Vice President of Gambella Regional State.

The delegation was received by NCA Ethiopia Country Director Margrethe Volden, refugee participants, and project staff, and witnessed firsthand how refugee women, girls, and youth are transforming challenges into opportunities through resilience and determination. They also visited NCA's livelihood projects - including soap production, waste recycling, and menstrual hygiene initiatives - strengthening dignity and sustainability in displacement-affected communities.

We are grateful for the sustained partnership of UNHCR, the Returnees and Refugees Service, and the Gambella Regional State Government. Together, we remain committed to ensuring refugees are protected and empowered.

UNHCR Ethiopia

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Monday	08:15 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:15 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:15 - 16:30
Thursday	08:15 - 16:30
Friday	08:15 - 16:30

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https://www.kirkensnodhjelp.no/her-jobber-vi/etiopia/

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