Every Child Matters, No Matter Where They Live.
We go where the need is greatest, currently working in 7 regions to help children grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe.
Our development and humanitarian interventions are tailored to each community’s culture and context to ensure relevance, ownership, and long-term sustainability. By listening to children, youth, families, and community leaders, we co-create solutions that address their unique needs and aspirations.
In collaboration with government entities and other like-minded organizations, we also implement national advocacy initiatives to ensure children and youth across the country grow up healthy, educated, skilled, and safe. These efforts are aligned with national priorities, helping to drive systemic change that uplifts and protects every child. ChildFund operates in the following regions:
- 01. Oromia
- 02. Amhara
- 03. Tigray
- 04. Central Ethiopia
- 05. South Ethiopia
- 06. Addis Ababa City
- 07. Afar
When Communities Lead, Change Is Lasting.
Community development is central to ChildFund’s mission to improve children’s well-being. Our programs are designed to engage local communities and key stakeholders in addressing the most pressing needs of both children and their surroundings. By involving those who know the challenges best, we ensure that our initiatives are locally led and impactful.
As communities grow more self-sufficient, we shift our focus to areas that need greater support. Together, child by child and community by community, we co-create environments where every child can thrive—growing up healthy, educated, skilled, and safe.
Before
A view of the deteriorated Tigil Lenesanet Early Childhood Development (ECD) Center in Addis Ababa, which was unfit for children's learning and play.
After
The newly renovated ECD center now features two learning rooms and one napping room. upgraded facilities, furnishings, desks, chairs.
Our Reach
Million People
Participated in ChildFund Ethiopia’s programs in 2024.
Million Children
Estimated to have received health, education and safety support.
Million Adults
Participated in ChildFund Ethiopia’s programs in 2024.
Ages 0–5
321,018
Ages 6–14
713,922
Ages 15–24
258,708
Girls
662,346
Boys
523,428
Men
259,156
Women
412,955
“Tigray remains one of the most remote and hard-to-reach regions in Ethiopia, with many NGOs unable to operate due to access, and sometimes, conflict. Despite these difficulties, ChildFund is here and plays a key role by implementing life-saving interventions. The cash transfers they give helps families immensely, including children, women, and ex-combatants to meet basic needs. They also provide assistive devices for people with disabilities and distribute essential non-food items to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and host communities, promoting well-being and resilience.”
— ASFAW BELAY, HEAD OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS OFFICE, WUKRO TOWN, TIGRAY REGION.