We work with smallholder farmers to enhance food security and strengthen sustainable livelihoods. By providing essential agricultural inputs, including improved maize, wheat, haricot beans, teff, vegetable and fruit seeds, and fertilizer, we help families increase food production and reduce their vulnerability to hunger. Our programs promote nutrition-sensitive agriculture, which has shown positive impacts on the health and well-being of children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. Vegetable production and consumption habits have significantly improved among target households, contributing to better dietary diversity. Learn more.

ChildFund’s Natural Resource Management (NRM) programs focus on the sustainable use and restoration of ecosystems to enhance environmental resilience and support rural livelihoods. Key interventions include the provision and planting of forest and fruit tree seedlings, afforestation activities, and the establishment and management of area closures to promote natural regeneration and biodiversity conservation.
The program also promotes the adoption of alternative energy solutions, such as energy-efficient stoves and biogas systems, to reduce pressure on forest resources, lower household fuel consumption, and improve indoor air quality. All activities are implemented with community participation and aligned with national environmental policies, contributing to long-term sustainability and resilience of natural resource systems. Learn more.

We support the establishment and strengthening of Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs) to enhance household financial resilience and inclusion. VSLAs enable community members, especially women, to save regularly, access small loans, and invest in income-generating activities. To improve security, transparency, and efficiency, we integrate digital platforms into savings and lending processes. These technologies help members track savings, manage transactions, and connect with formal financial services where available. VSLAs contribute to improved financial literacy, better resource management, and the ability of families to absorb economic shocks such as illness, crop failure, or loss of income.

We offer vocational and technical skills development for youth and adults, preparing them for employment and entrepreneurship. Our programs link participants to training centers and apprenticeships that align with market demands, helping them compete in Ethiopia’s evolving economy. Learn More.

We provide targeted cash support to vulnerable families to meet immediate needs while investing in longer-term income-generating activities. We also train and mentor youth and caregivers in business skills, helping them launch and grow small enterprises.