ChildFund Wins Montessori Global Education Award for Community-Based Childcare and Women’s Empowerment Work
ChildFund has been awarded the Montessori Global Education Award in recognition of its work advancing...
Testing innovations to shift and reduce unpaid care work in East Africa
In 2023, some 708 million unemployed women worldwide cited care responsibilities as keeping them out...
Youth lead the fight against child trafficking in Ethiopia
It started when her parents were approached by a “broker.” Illegal brokers are middlemen who...
From Merkato to a Computer Science Degree: How Sponsorship Changed Ruth’s Life
When Ruth Tamiru was born in July 2000 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, life was not...
Sponsored Child Sintayehu is Building a Brighter Future in Addis Ababa
Sintayehu was born in 1999 in Talian Sefer, a small neighborhood in Addis Ababa, into...
ChildFund Honored by Ministry of Women and Social Affairs for Excellence in Child Protection and Alternative Childcare
ChildFund has been recognized by the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs for its outstanding...
Haymanot is sewing her way to prosperity – one stitch at a time
The supported youth are now running small businesses in diverse vocational fields including welding, masonry,...
“I am not seeking employment. I am living my dream as a self-employed youth” – Habtamu
“Without the financial and material support from ChildFund, who knows, I could be in the...
From waste to wealth: Transforming livelihoods through recycling in Addis Ababa
Beyond its environmental impact, the project is strengthening household economies by creating sustainable livelihoods.
Menstruation doesn’t stop during conflict
The impact is already visible. With access to menstrual products and safe spaces to manage...
ChildFund response to drought emergency in Oromia Region
coordinated life-saving assistance and strengthened the resilience of children and families through a range of...
“I could never be happier elsewhere. This is where I belong.” – Sisay Worku
Meet Sisay — the man who, alongside communities and various partners, is driving ChildFund’s emergency...
Australia Ambassador Julia Niblet visits sustainability project for women in Fentale, Oromia Region
Ambassador Niblet applauded the initiative: “This project truly demonstrates ChildFund’s leadership in meeting critical community...
Women restoring degraded lands in Fentale, Oromia Region
Women involved in the tree nurseries earn income by selling seedlings, increasing household incomes. Looking...
From enrolled child to entrepreneur in Addis Ababa
Mewale’s story, with its ups and downs, is a success story we can all relate...
The power of connection: Kirubel bonds with his sponsors in South Korea
through our local partner Future Hopes Integrated Development Organization (FHIDO) in September 2016 when he...
Children’s voices – The impact of conflict on children’s education in Kobo, Amhara region
After more than two years of war, calm has returned to northern Ethiopia's Afar, Amhara...
Supporting schools in conflict-affected communities in Amhara Region
Our commitment is to help these children rebuild their futures by restoring access to education...
Children and youth lead the fight against child trafficking in Ethiopia
Child trafficking can have devastating consequences for children, including long-lasting psychological trauma. Said suffered from...
Protecting children in crisis: A lifeline for vulnerable girls and boys in Amhara Region
The project has been particularly impactful for adolescent girls and boys, who often face greater...
How a language lab is transforming learning for students in Addis Ababa
The lab accommodates 40 students at a time, allowing them to practice grammar, listening, and...
Bringing Play-Based Learning to Life: “Come Play With Me!”
Without access to early learning spaces, trained caregivers, or knowledge about how to support their...
A fresh start: Zinash is fighting for a better future for herself and her children
With support from ChildFund and its local partners Future Hope Integrated Development Organization, who gave...
A new approach to fighting malnutrition – Feeding centers
From a simple shift in strategy—bringing children to the food rather than sending food to...
“I no longer have to carry my son on my back everywhere I go” – Rehis’s triumph over disability
For 9-year-old Rehis, every step was a struggle he could not take. Born with a...
Improving access to assistive devices for children and youth with disabilities in Western Oromia
Children with disabilities in Ethiopia often face significant barriers to accessing the assistive devices they...
Creating a care economy that supports women and helps children thrive
Today, thanks to the support of the GrOW project, Seble can work without worrying about...
A Biscuit a Day: Providing School Children with the Nutrition they Need
Thanks to ChildFund, with support from the International Rescue Committee (IRC) through the LEGO Foundation-funded...
Women restoring degraded lands in Oromia Region
In the face of rising temperatures and unpredictable weather, women in the East Shewa Zone...
Youth Lead the Fight Against Child Trafficking in Ethiopia
It started when her parents were approached by a “broker.” Illegal brokers are middlemen who...