Ado integrated development Association /aido/

29/08/2026

From vaccines and nutrition to sexual and reproductive health services and support for survivors of violence, the UK is partnering with 🇪🇹 to ensure no one is left behind.

In , Minister for International Development and Africa, Kirsty McNeill MP, saw how this partnership is supporting women and children affected by El Niño.

08/08/2026

28/07/2026

Are you a young entrepreneur working on innovative solutions for sustainable agriculture, agroecology, or healthy indigenous foods? The Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition 2026 is here, calling on passionate young entrepreneur from Addis Ababa and Sheger City.

17/07/2026

In a pastoralist community in the Afar Region, five-year-old Kedija* is experiencing a different educational start than her older siblings. Through the LEGO Foundation-funded Childhood Development Activity (CDA), Kedija’s* parents, Halima* and Kemal*, participated in house-to-house awareness sessi...

16/07/2026

"Celebrating the impact of community-led change"

As our EHF-funded project ends, AIDA proud to share two inspiring success stories from Bidu and Afdera woreda of Afar region.

Through community awareness campaigns and local engagement, women have gained greater knowledge of GBV prevention, available support services, family responsibility, and community participation. More importantly, many have become advocate for the positive change, encouraging others to seek support, share information, and strengthen their communities.

The stories of Amina and Asiya illustrate how access to information and community engagement can empower individuals and bring about lasting change.

We sincerely thank the EHF, ASDEPO, local authorities, community, clan, and religious leaders, as well as all community members, for their partnership and commitment throughout the project. Together, we have strengthened community protection, promoting dignity, safety, and hope for women and girls.




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16/07/2026

A generational shift in female ge***al mutilation (FGM) - and a reminder of how far there is left to go.
The newly released Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS 2024–25) shows real, measurable change: 58% of women aged 15–49 in have undergone FGM, compared with just 12% among girls aged 0–14 today. This is what generational change looks like, proof that deeply rooted social norms can shift within a lifetime.
But the picture is far from uniform. Prevalence ranges from just 17% in Gambella to 94% in Somali region, a reminder that progress in some communities doesn't mean the work is done everywhere. Ending FGM means reaching every region, every community and everywhere.

Source: Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey 2024–25, Ethiopian Statistical Service & ICF.

UN in Ethiopia UNFPA East and Southern Africa Regional Office UNFPA Sk Kouame

14/07/2026

The median age at first marriage for women has risen from 16.0 years in 2000 to 18.1 years today,
A meaningful generational shift, and evidence that sustained investment in girls' education and rights is working.
But the gains aren't yet universal: 32% of women aged 20–24 were still married before the age of 18. Ending child marriage means keeping girls in school, connected to health services, and in control of their own futures, for every girl, not just some.

Source: Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey 2024–25, Ethiopian Statistical Service & ICF.

UN in Ethiopia UNFPAUNFPA East and Southern Africa Regional Office Sk Kouame

28/06/2026

"Congratulation to Baradi Mear on this well deserve accomplishment, best wishes for success in this important role"

We are proud to announce that our Excutive Director, Baradi Mear, has been elected to the Ethiopian Women peacebuilders steering Committee as representative of Afar.

This a remarkable achievement and a strong recognition of her dedication, leadership, and commitment to peacebuilding and community development. Her election brings great hope not only for AIDA, but also for the border mission of empowering women and strengthening peace initiative across Afar.

We believe this new responsibility will create more opportunities for collaboration, positive impact, and lasting change. AIDA looks forward to continuing its work with renewed energy and vision under her inspiring leadership.

21/06/2026

AIDA successful conducted Grassroot awareness razing session on Basic Concepts of GBV and strengthening coordination form with the support of ASDEPO and EHF funded project at Bidu and Afdera woredas.

The session for increases community awareness on GBV prevention and response while strengthening coordination and collaboration among stakeholders working on protection, and GBV related issues. more than 100 individuals including, Representatives from government office, BoWSA, health, police, Justice, religious, clan, and community leaders CSOs and GBV Coordination Forum members were participated on the session.

The key topics discussed during the session including GBV concepts, types, cause and consequences of GBV, prevention and mitigation masseurs, survivor centered approaches, confidentiality principles, referral pathways, and coordination mechanisms among GBV actors.

The session concluded with recommendation to continue community awareness initiatives, strengthen referral systems, improve coordination mechanisms, and enhance Stockholder engagement in GBV prevention and response activities.

AIDA sincerely thanks ASDEPO and EHF for generous technical and financial support and the effort of localization.

20/06/2026

AIDA with the support of ASDEPO and EHF-funded project, in collaboration with Women and Social Affairs Offices of Bidu and Afdera woredas, Conducted mass community awareness campaign on GBV ,FGM and early marriage.

The campaign aimed increase community awareness, promote positive social norms, strengthen engagement with religious, community, and clan leaders, encourage collective action against GBV and HTPs.

The activities were implemented using appropriate and community centered approaches, public awareness sessions and mobile awareness campaigns using loudspeakers, cultural shows, and Drama performance and event workshop.

The campaign successful reched more than 1,500 individuals including women, youth, elders, religious, clan, and community leaders, traditional birth attendant /TBAs/, local government representatives.

AIDA sincerely thanks ASDEPO and EHF for generous technical and financial support.