Ethiopia

We are child advocates

We provide children with tools and training they need to access education, overcome barriers and be a voice for change. We’ve been working in Ethiopia since 1987.

About Us

We partner for change

Thank you to our implementing partners for making dreams come true in Ethiopia…

We keep children safe & reduce disaster risk

In Ethiopia, we help protect children from abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence often associated with harmful traditional practices, such as child marriage.

We also train communities to reduce risks associated with natural disasters, before, during and after the emergency.

OUR PROJECTS

Did you know...

Ethiopia has a population of 120.2 million 

It is the fastest-growing economy in Africa, but it is one of the poorest

51 percent of the population has access to electricity

50 percent of the population have access to basic drinking water services

 

Source: worldbank.org 

Donations at work in Ethiopia

7,900+ Sponsored Children

6 Local Partners

29 Communities

252,500+ Dreamers (of all ages)

Our team

Tewedros Ademe

Country Director, Ethiopia

Responsible for the overall success of our Ethiopia office, the associate country director leads and manages strategic growth and direction, program development, international and domestic partnerships as well as day-to-day operations in Ethiopia.

MEET THE TEAM

About Inspiring Stories

March 2025

Eid: A Celebration of Joy, Generosity, and Communi...

Eid is a time of joy, generosity, and unity. Around the world, families gather to celebrate, share blessings, and give to those in need. Learn how we're supporting children in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, and India by breaking barriers to education and opportunity.

March 2025

Gelete gets her chance

Read how Gelete overcame traditional gender roles in Ethiopia through a savings group, transforming her family's future with financial independence.

November 2024

A WAKEUP CALL FOR CANADA

A call for urgent action to restore Canada's global leadership on women’s and children’s rights by prioritizing education, increasing international aid, and leveraging its upcoming G7 presidency to address the alarming decline in rights protections both at home and abroad.

More about us

You ask, we answer.
Happily.

Sponsorship combines funding from supporters to provide children with access to education so they can thrive in school and life. The program also gives children:

  • Equal access to opportunities and resources, such as clean water, healthcare and quality education
  • Confidence, knowledge and leadership skills to realize their rights
  • Opportunities to have their voices heard through community clubs, public forums and our sponsorship programming
  • The tools to play an active role in improving the systems that are supposed to protect them

And, letters sent between donor and sponsored child contribute to building a child’s confidence, so they’re encouraged to create a brighter future for themselves.

For $44 per month, sponsorship through Children Believe gives a child access to education and provides their community with the tools and resources they need to thrive.

 

Sponsor a child

As a child sponsor, you’ll receive an Annual Report as well as an update of your sponsored child’s progress and a new photo, so you can see how they’ve grown. We also include updates from their community so you see what your support, along with their hard work, has accomplished.

Trust and accountability are very important to us. Children Believe uses results-based management to measure and evaluate everything we do. This ensures we’re accountable to you and can achieve the greatest change for children. Read ChildVoice magazine and our online stories to meet the children and families you’re helping.

Since we were founded in 1960, we’ve reached out to children of all faiths, ethnicities and cultures, and all people who want to make a difference in their lives. Yet, in the countries we work, there’s often confusion about whether we serve children of other faiths. As a commitment to our Christian faith principles, we want every child to feel excited and proud our name represents them and every person to feel inspired and welcome to join our cause.

Curious about our work in Ethiopia?

Get in touch and ask away! We're happy to help.