You can help some of the most vulnerable people on Earth
We’ve teamed up with local, grassroots organizations, run by Ethiopians for Ethiopians. Every time you donate, you directly help local people, programs and communities. Together, this is how we can make a lasting difference in the lives of the most vulnerable.
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Why Ethiopia?
While Ethiopia has made considerable progress since the famine and devastation of the 1980s, the poorest and most marginalised are being left behind. We need your help to break this cycle of poverty and bring back health and hope to those who are most in need.
Poverty
More than one quarter of the population live below the poverty line
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Subsistence
Highly dependent on agriculture and highly susceptible to drought and climate impact
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Literacy
Almost 50% of the population is illiterate
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Child Mortality
1 in 21 children die before the age of 5
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FGM
Through education, you can help put an end to dangerous female genital mutilation and child marriage.
Inclusive opportunities
Providing education and opportunities to those with disabilities, you help keep children in school and providing access to quality education.
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Obstetric fistula
By improving maternal health services, you can help make childbirth safer and eliminate obstetric fistula.
Empowerment
By helping women and girls make informed decisions about their health, you help create a safer world where women’s voices are heard.
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Emergency Relief
You can help support the immediate and long-term needs of the highly vulnerable Afar Pastoralists populations during extreme droughts.
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Access to Healthcare
Your support ensures that essential medical and healthcare services for those unable to access it.
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since Ethiopiaid was founded
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we work across Ethiopia
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funded by generous supporters
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Donate today
Your donation has the power to inspire hope and change lives in our community. By giving to our local partners, together we can make a real difference for those who need it most.
All gifts will be used to support Ethiopiaid Canada projects. Donors can indicate their program preference but Ethiopiaid Canada will make the final decision on where funds are allocated.
If the charity does not use the donation the way the donors prefer, the charity will not return the donation.
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