Oxfam in Ethiopia

20/08/2026

20/08/2026

World Humanitarian Day is a stark reminder of the urgent need to protect those on the frontlines.

With over 1,000 aid workers losing their lives in the line of duty, honoring their service means demanding accountability. International law exists to set firm boundaries, and governments must act to protect civilians and humanitarians alike.

Watch our latest video message and join us in raising our voices for change.

Let us stand together to end impunity.

10/08/2026

When there is water, life is easier.

Nyaluak Wiew fled conflict in South Sudan and now lives in Jewi Refugee Settlement, Gambella, Ethiopia. For a long time, water ruled her days. "Before, we spent many hours waiting for water," she says. "Sometimes we would go back home without enough."

That's changing. With new water points built by Oxfam and funded by Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo, thousands of refugees in Jewi now have clean, treated water close to home, instead of long queues and unsafe sources.

For Nyaluak, it even means she can finally keep her house standing. Water is what binds the clay on her walls. "I can fix my house properly now," she says. "Before, it was difficult."

No more hours lost to fetching water. More time for her kids, her home, her life.

"Now I can use my time for other things," she says.

24/07/2026

After surviving conflict and violence, Shewit* found something she thought she had lost. A future.

At Abraham OASIS Safe House in Shire - Tigray, she is learning tailoring, rebuilding her confidence, and dreaming again for her children.

With support from the VERSO project (Amref Health Africa and Oxfam,funded by Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo , survivors like Shewit* are getting more than shelter. They're getting a path forward.

Read her story: https://africa.oxfam.org/node/305

01/07/2026

It’s a wrap!

This week, we held a validation workshop to reflect on the “Resilient & Green-Based Business” project. Over the past two years, our partnerships with Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals (P4G), Solar Village Ethiopia and other local stakeholders have helped transform how we approach climate-smart agriculture in Addis Ababa and Sheggar City.

Together, we have made real progress: unlocking ETB 14.4 million in green finance for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), scaling solar-powered irrigation, and building the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks needed for long-term, sustainable growth.

This wasn't just about reviewing numbers; it was about honouring the hard work and capturing the lessons that will shape the future of green business in Ethiopia. Huge thanks to everyone who shared their voice to ensure our impact is clear.

19/06/2026

Yesterday, we were pleased to participate in a national trade fair organized by our partners, Solar Village Ethiopia, bringing together policymakers, innovators, and sector leaders to explore how climate smart technologies can help strengthen Ethiopia's agricultural sector.

It was encouraging to see the results of our partnership on display. By increasing access to solar powered irrigation systems and organic farming solutions, we are helping farmers improve productivity while promoting more sustainable agricultural practices. The initiative has already created opportunities for hundreds of farmers and benefited thousands more across the country.

The event highlighted the importance of scaling proven solutions and strengthening partnerships to expand their reach. Through continued collaboration and investment in sustainable agriculture, we can help build a more resilient and prosperous future for farming communities across Ethiopia.

12/06/2026

We are Recruiting!

Oxfam in Ethiopia is looking for a Partnership and Advocacy Officer to be based in Gambella. If you have experience in partnership development, grant management, and advocacy, we would love to hear from you.

📅 Closing Date: 18 June 2026

🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/e-xGziim

10/06/2026

From 50 liters of milk a day to more than 2,700. From a family startup to over 30 employees.

This is the story of Garden Dairy, one of Oxfam in Ethiopia's Enterprise Development Program beneficiaries.

With financial and technical support from Oxfam, Garden Dairy almost doubled its milk processing capacity, invested in new equipment, and built a stronger organization from the ground up.

We are proud to support enterprises that are changing lives in Ethiopia.

25/05/2026

Medhin Tekilay walked an hour each way, three times a day, just to collect water. When the pump ran dry, she went to the river. Her daughters missed school. The family skipped washing to save every drop.

With funding from the Ethiopia Humanitarian Fund, Oxfam rehabilitated a hand pump in her community in Northern Ethiopia. The distance to water was cut in half. A locally elected committee now manages the pump, serving 640 displaced and host community households.

Today, Medhin's daughters attend school. Waterborne diseases have decreased. There is enough water to move through the day with dignity.

"Water is life," she says. "Without water, we cannot live."
One repaired pump. One community. The needs remain vast, but this is what sustained support makes possible.

13/05/2026

No girl should miss school because of her period.
No woman should step back from work in silence.

Mela For Her was built on that belief. But demand was outpacing capacity, and rising costs were holding them back.

Through Oxfam’s Enterprise Development Programme, that began to change. With grant financing, loan support, and tailored business strengthening, Mela For Her scaled from producing 10,000 to 50,000 pads per month.

They have now reached more than 125,000 women and girls across Ethiopia. Their team has grown from 5 to 43 employees, over 55 percent of them women. They have also created 179 gig opportunities for women sales agents in rural communities.

Oxfam did not just support a product. We supported the growth of a women led enterprise from within by strengthening systems, formalising gender policies, and expanding access to new markets.

Because when women led businesses grow, communities thrive.