Changing lives together
Support people in Ethiopia on their way to a self-determined future.
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With the power of community
Help for Self-help
Creating the future together: With knowledge and resources, we help people in Ethiopia to shape their lives independently and under their own power. As a local partner, we help where expertise and practical support are needed. Together we are creating a fair and sustainable world for present and future generations.
Success in numbers
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Since Menschen für Menschen was founded in 1981, 28 regions have been developed so far. Numerous measures have changed people's lives for the better. The figures provide an exemplary insight into the measures that have been implemented.
2,839 wells and spring catchments
provide access to clean water and improve hygiene.
296,45 Million tree seedlings
protect the soil from erosion and make it fertile.
70,692 sight-saving operations
give people back their quality of life.
5 elements of development
Our measures
Income
Almost all areas of life are linked to income. If you have a good income, you can provide for your family, give your children an education and look after your health. We offer young adults prospects by supporting them in setting up cooperatives and micro-enterprises such as workshops. In this way, we enable them to build a secure future and help to develop their own community.
Water
Clean water changes lives.
In rural Ethiopia, almost a third of people have no access to clean water. This is a great danger, especially for older people, babies and small children. To change this, we are building wells and constructing water supply systems for small towns. This way, we ensure that people have clean and healthy drinking water and that hygienic conditions improve in order to prevent diseases.
Agriculture
A seed that grows.
The majority of people in rural Ethiopia depend on the yields of their fields, which are often far too small. Due to outdated farming methods, a lack of access to seeds and soil erosion, many people find it difficult to provide for themselves and their loved ones. In our agricultural courses, they learn how to cultivate their fields in a natural way. They also receive seeds and fruit tree seedlings to increase their harvests and improve their health.
Health
Precaution and care.
There is a lack of basic healthcare in rural Ethiopia. As health centres are usually inadequately equipped, we help out with medical supplies and solar refrigerators. We offer training for healthcare professionals and provide knowledge on topics such as family planning and communicable diseases. We are also actively campaigning against harmful traditions such as early marriage and genital mutilation.
Education
The key to development.
Education is an important step on the path out of poverty and the basis for a self-determined life. As around half of the Ethiopian population cannot read or write, it is particularly important to us to provide children in Ethiopia with a good school education. We build schools, provide books and teaching materials and organise further training courses for teachers.
"The best gift is a better future for my children."
- Tadalu, Abune Ginde Beret
Insights into the lives of local people
People and stories
Together with the people in our project regions in Ethiopia, we are implementing numerous measures to improve people's lives. Some of them share their personal stories here - and show how your support makes a real difference.
