These are our
Projects
Our Projects
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It is our goal to develop entire regions in rural Ethiopia and make them independent of external aid. To achieve this, we implement well-coordinated measures together with the local population. At the moment, the association Menschen für Menschen Austria organizes the project work in four project areas. In another, we have already completed our work and handed the responsibility back to the population. In this way we enable successes that last.
Our Project Regions
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All undertakings in the current project regions Albuko, Chobi, Jeldu, Abune Ginde Beret and Ginde Beret* as well as in the previous project area Derra is or was entirely financed by Menschen für Menschen Austria. The implementation of the individual projects always takes place in close cooperation with our colleagues in Ethiopia.
Albuko
Since 2023 we and the local community work together towards the long-term development of the region.
Chobi*
Since 2021 we and the local community work together towards the long-term development of the region.
Jeldu*
Since 2017 we are also operating in the region Jeldu. Together with the population we established a foundation for integrated sustainable development within the region.
Abune Ginde Beret*
We have been active in Abune Ginde Beret since 2012 and in cooperation with the local community have already laid a solid foundation for further development.
Ginde Beret*
We have been working on sustainably developing the region Ginde Beret since 2011. Great achievements have already been made by working closely with the local population.
Derra
Between 1997 and 2010 the basis for further development of the region was laid in Derra by working hand in hand with local Ethiopians.
* In the project regions of Chobi, Jeldu, Abune Ginde Beret and Ginde Beret, the security situation is tense due to the activities of insurgent groups. In order to protect our employees, we have restricted or paused our work in these regions and some of our employees are being deployed in other project regions. As soon as the situation allows, we will continue our activities as normal. (Status 3/2023)
Helping People to Help Themselves
Taking Measures across All Areas of Life
Ethiopians face a variety of challenges. The steps taken to overcome these must be equally varied. Since all areas of life are closely interrelated, we make sure that our measures are correspondingly aligned and adjusted to each other- this is essential for providing sustainable change.
Working closely with the local population, our Ethiopian colleagues implement measures in the fields of agriculture, water, education, health and human development and income in the project regions. For more information on what we do and the considerations we make, read the individual subject areas.
Working closely with the local population, our Ethiopian colleagues implement measures in the fields of agriculture, water, education, health and human development and income in the project regions. For more information on what we do and the considerations we make, read the individual subject areas.
What we do beyond our focal areas
It needs a clear path, to reach the goal of sustainable development. That is why providing the infrastructure for easier access to the regions is a central part of our work. Further key aspects include afforestation and reforestation and the protection of natural resources. These issues have always been a matter of the heart for Menschen für Menschen. Only by ensuring this families' livelihoods are protected and preserved.
When the going gets tough, we certainly also provide emergency aid. Thanks to the infrastructure built by Menschen für Menschen, we can ensure that help reaches the people quickly and easily.
When the going gets tough, we certainly also provide emergency aid. Thanks to the infrastructure built by Menschen für Menschen, we can ensure that help reaches the people quickly and easily.
Stories & People
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Around 550,000 people live in the project regions of Menschen für Menschen Austria. Some of them have shared with us their personal stories on behalf of many, letting us know the major positive impact our work has had.
Project areas of the entire Organisation
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Menschen für Menschen has been active in Ethiopia since 1981. Our work mainly comprises comprehensive projects furthering long-term development in the chosen project regions. However, occasional projects such as the construction of vocational training centres, the Abdii Borii children's home and the Agro-Technical and Technology College in Harar (ATTC) are implemented outside of our project regions.
60,000
Square Kilometers of Total Area
comprise the project regions of the overall organisation. This corresponds to about two thirds of the area of Austria.
6m
Million People
in Ethiopia have benefited from the work of Menschen für Menschen.
16 von 28
Project Regions
have already been completed and the responsibility of preservation handed over to the population and local authorities.
Abune Ginde Beret
Active since: 2012
Beneficiaries: 140,000
Beneficiaries: 140,000
Borena
Active since: 2011
Beneficiaries: 188,000
Beneficiaries: 188,000
Dano
Active since: 2013
Beneficiaries: 126,000
Beneficiaries: 126,000
Ginde Beret
Active since: 2011
Beneficiaries: 137,000
Beneficiaries: 137,000
Illu Gelan
Active since: 2020
Beneficiaries: 86,000
Beneficiaries: 86,000
Jeldu
Active since: 2017
Beneficiaries: 100,000
Beneficiaries: 100,000
Legehida
Active since: 2014
Beneficiaries: 79,000
Beneficiaries: 79,000
Nono Benja
Active since: 2020
Beneficiaries: 107,000
Beneficiaries: 107,000
Wodgi
Active since: 2013
Beneficiaries: 159,000
Beneficiaries: 159,000
Wore Illu
Active since: 2014
Beneficiaries: 133,000
Beneficiaries: 133,000
Asagirt
Completed since: 2015
Beneficiaries: 54,000
Beneficiaries: 54,000
Babile
Completed since: 2013
Beneficiaries: 108,000
Beneficiaries: 108,000
Borecha
Completed since: 2017
Beneficiaries: 95,000
Beneficiaries: 95,000
Dale Wabera
Completed since: 2019
Beneficiaries: 80,000
Beneficiaries: 80,000
Derra
Completed since: 2010
Beneficiaries: 210,000
Beneficiaries: 210,000
Gawo Kebe
Completed since: 2019
Beneficiaries: 31,000
Beneficiaries: 31,000
Hagere Mariam
Completed since: 2015
Beneficiaries: 60,000
Beneficiaries: 60,000
Kundudo
Completed since: 2017
Beneficiaries: 55,000
Beneficiaries: 55,000
Illubabor
Completed since: 2013
Beneficiaries: 1,363,000
Beneficiaries: 1,363,000
Merhabete
Completed since: 2009
Beneficiaries: 138,000
Beneficiaries: 138,000
Midda
Completed since: 2013
Beneficiaries: 101,000
Beneficiaries: 101,000
Nono Selle
Completed since: 2012
Beneficiaries: 26,000
Beneficiaries: 26,000
Sedi Chanka
Completed since: 2019
Beneficiaries: 61,000
Beneficiaries: 61,000
Chobi
Active since: 2021
Beneficiaries: 71,000
Beneficiaries: 71,000
Albuko
Active since: 2023
Beneficiaries: 104,000
Beneficiaries: 104,000
Boreda
Active since: 2023
Beneficiaries: 101,000
Beneficiaries: 101,000
Kawo Koysha
Active since: 2023
Beneficiaries: 120,000
Beneficiaries: 120,000
Ankober
Active since: 2021
Beneficiaries: 110,000
Beneficiaries: 110,000
Project Course: Step by Step to Joint Success
Only measures that are planned together with the population and implemented based on dialogue engaged at eye level can have a lasting positive effect. Therefore, our employees work together with the local population throughout the entire process on developing successes that last. Continue reading for details on how we plan and implement our projects: From the selection of the project region to reviewing our work.
Selection
A District becomes a Project Region
Even before the actual project work starts, it is the population itself who takes the first step. Represented by parishioners or councils of elders, Menschen für Menschen is asked for support. Whether a Woreda (a district) then becomes a project region depends on two important factors: Whether enough financial resources are available and what the situation in the region is like. In general Menschen für Menschen chooses remote regions that are in great need.
Planning
Measures and Budget
The needs and challenges of a region are identified in a so-called baseline study. Based on this study a project plan is created, which includes descriptions of the actions to be taken and their desired long-term effects, as well as the necessary budget.
Implementation
Project work with the Population
Together with the population, the colleagues implement the outlined measures in the project region. In doing so, they follow a natural chronological order e.g., micro-credit programs are only implemented when women have been considerably relieved of miscellaneous work, for example by building wells.
Monitoring
Internal and external quality control
Monitoring of our measures begins right with their implementation. Aside from purely quantitative examinations, we use case studies to benchmark their effect on the daily lives of the local population. Independent experts regularly perform additional evaluations of our work.
Completion
A project region comes to its conclusion
It takes roughly 10 to 15 years to equip a region with a solid base for further development. Transferring responsibility for the implemented measures is done gradually and usually begins right after their completion. Once our work is done, the local population can still count on a small team of observers if they ever need help.
Evaluation
The seed continues to grow
So called “Ex-Post-Evaluations” examine the effect of our work 5 years after the completion of a region. They are vital in understanding whether the implemented measures bear fruit long-term and are accepted and continued by the local population.
