ChildFund has served children in Ethiopia since 1972, implementing a range of community development projects to improve living standards for children and their families.
As Africa’s oldest independent country, Ethiopia has a long and proud history. In recent years, rural parts of Ethiopia have suffered from periodic droughts, which have put immense pressure on the country’s people. Ethiopia still ranks as one of the poorest countries in the world, and inadequate food and water supplies continue to contribute to high levels of child malnutrition and disease.
Children from vulnerable communities are at risk of being forced into work and can become victims of trafficking.
Many children in rural areas do not have access to clean water or basic sanitation, which can lead to the spread of diseases.
Children in remote areas risk being underskilled because they cannot access quality education and skill-building programs. This has resulted in a skills shortage in many professions throughout the country. Without education, many children will become unskilled workers, without job security or worker’s rights.
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