Heal our People, HOP

15/07/2025

HOP Launches General Protection Project in Central Tigray with Staff Orientation and Awareness Workshop

Mekelle, Tigray – July 14, 2025

Heal Our People (HOP) has officially initiated the implementation of its General Protection Project in the Central Zone of Tigray, funded by the Ethiopian Humanitarian Fund (EHF). In a milestone moment, HOP has successfully recruited its dedicated project staff, marking a significant step forward in bringing protection services to communities affected by conflict and displacement.

Yesterday, the organization hosted a kick-off meeting with the newly appointed team to align on the project's general objectives, key activities, and anticipated outcomes. The gathering served as a platform to foster collective understanding and commitment toward delivering protection services that uphold human dignity and promote community resilience.

Concurrently, an awareness creation workshop was conducted focusing on Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), the organizational Code of Conduct, and other relevant policies. This session reaffirmed HOP's commitment to maintaining ethical standards and safeguarding beneficiaries and staff alike.

With this strong start, HOP aims to ensure protection services are not only effectively delivered but are grounded in principles of accountability, transparency, and respect.

16/06/2025

07/06/2025

Strengthening Canada-Tigray Partnerships!
On June 5, 2025, senior officials from the Government of Canada and the Canadian Embassy in Ethiopia visited HOP HQ in Mekelle. Executive Director Daniel Admasu welcomed the delegation and highlighted urgent humanitarian challenges in Tigray, including food insecurity, displacement, and healthcare access.
HOP shared its impactful work funded by Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)—from peace-building to empowering women through vocational training. The discussion emphasized the importance of funding locally led organizations for sustainable recovery.
A call was made for Canada's continued support in humanitarian access, peace-building, and strengthening grassroots resilience

22/05/2025

Cuso International Ethiopia and HEAL OUR PEOPLE, HOP declared their mutual agreement to enter into a partnership for a period of up to three years. The expected outcomes of this partnership are derived from the mutual interest of both parties to create gender-equitable and inclusive change with and for the benefit of poor and marginalized communities.

12/11/2024

Heal Our People (HOP), in collaboration with PIN, has distributed play and recreational kits to children at Genedebta and Mayshuhu primary schools. These kits help children express their emotions and build positive relationships, particularly aiding those affected by the two-year conflict.

The project focuses on gender and disability-inclusive, non-violent play to improve children's psychological and social wellbeing. It creates safe, child-friendly spaces to enhance trauma-coping capacity and reduce violent and gender-stereotypical behaviors.

This initiative reflects a collaborative effort to support the healing and resilience of Tigray's children.

09/11/2024

Empowering women in Shire
Twelve graduates of food preparation organized by HOP and the embassy of Canada formed three groups have started private businesses, while three other trainees secured employment at the food preparation center where they received their training.

28/10/2024

14/10/2024

Empowering Women and Girls in Shire: Graduation Ceremony Marks New Beginnings
On October 12, 2024, forty girls and women graduated after a two- month training program in cultural and modern food preparation. This milestone ceremony, attended by key government officials from the Shire administration Office, UN agencies, and various international NGOs operating in Shire, highlighted a significant step towards empowering the community

10/10/2024

Shifting Power: Save the Children’s Localization Strategy in Tigray
Save the Children Ethiopia recently unveiled its localization strategy to the Tigray Localization Working Group at Mekelle Planet Hotel. The initiative was met with strong appreciation from the audience, who recognized its potential to empower local actors and enhance the effectiveness of aid delivery.

25/09/2024

Global Affairs Canada Hosts International Assistance Partners’ Meeting in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – On September 24, 2024, Mr. Daniel Admasu, Executive Director of HOP, attended the “Global Affairs Canada International Assistance Partners’ Meeting” held in Addis Ababa. The event brought together key stakeholders to discuss Canada’s ongoing and future commitments to international assistance.
The meeting was officially opened with a keynote address by Ambassador Joshua Tabah, who outlined the overall objectives and agenda. Ambassador Tabah emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing global challenges and highlighted Canada’s dedication to sustainable development and humanitarian aid.
During the session, participants were presented with Canada’s International Assistance priorities and the country’s 10-year strategic sector plan. This comprehensive plan aims to address critical issues such as poverty reduction, gender equality, and climate change resilience. The presentation underscored Canada’s commitment to supporting vulnerable communities and fostering long-term development.
The interactive segment of the meeting saw participants raising various questions and comments. Mrs. Ashley Mulroney, Head of Development, addressed these concerns, providing detailed responses and clarifications. She reiterated Canada’s commitment to working closely with its partners to ensure effective implementation of the strategic plan.
The meeting concluded with a renewed sense of collaboration and shared purpose among the participants. The discussions and insights gained are expected to enhance the effectiveness of Canada’s international assistance programs in Ethiopia and beyond.

23/09/2024

Establishment of Tigray Localization Working Group
On 18 September 2024, the Tigray Localization Working Group was officially established, marking a significant milestone in the region’s development efforts. The inaugural meeting was attended by key regional leaders, including General Zewdu, Head of the Social and Rehabilitation Bureau; Mrs. Meaza, Head of Finance and Resource Mobilization; Mr. G/her, Regional Disaster Risk Management Commission (DRMC); and sixteen representatives from local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). The primary objective of this working group is to advance localization principles, empowering local actors and communities to take a leading role in humanitarian and development initiatives. This includes strengthening local capacities, promoting community participation, improving coordination, and enhancing the sustainability of development efforts.
The working group has nominated Mr. Daniel Admasu, Executive Director of HOP, as the chairperson, with Mr. Girmay Kahsay from ROAD W and Mr. Amaniel from DPO serving as co-leads. All stakeholders are encouraged to communicate and collaborate closely with the working group leaders on any localization agenda in the region. The establishment of the Tigray Localization Working Group underscores the commitment of all stakeholders to work together in achieving these goals. By fostering a cooperative environment, the working group aims to ensure that local communities are actively involved in decision-making processes, thereby fostering a sense of ownership and accountability. This initiative is poised to develop sustainable, culturally appropriate solutions that will benefit the Tigray region in the long term.

03/09/2024

Empowering IDP girls and women through food preparation training
A transformative food preparation program launched on July 20/2024, is making significant strides in empowering 40 internally displaced girls and women. This initiative aimed at equipping participants with essential culinary skills, has already seen remarkable progress.
The training, which focuses on both cultural and modern food preparation techniques, has provided the participants with a solid foundation in culinary arts. Over the past month, these trainees have learned to prepare a variety of traditional Ethiopian dishes as well as contemporary recipes, enhancing their versatility and employ-ability in the food industry.