KELEM Ethiopia, established in 2003, is a national civil society organization dedicated to improving the well-being of individuals and communities across the country. Over the past two decades, KELEM has effectively enhanced the lives of hundreds of thousands through initiatives focused on quality education, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH); health services; livelihood support; emergency responses; and youth empowerment programs.
Currently, we are launching a €787,042 project in Kombolcha and Kalu to further enhance educational outcomes for 35,685 beneficiaries.
benefited people with educational programs
people with clean water and better sanitation
provided crisis relief to over 60,350 people in Afar and Amhara
launching a €787,042 project in Kombolcha and Kalu
Kelem fights poverty by supporting families with livestock restocking, small scale irrigation, and seedling centers to boost incomes and improve lives sustainably.
Kelem is addressing youth unemployment through market-driven vocational training at the new JOYS center in Kombolcha
Kelem is closing the WASH gap by building wells, latrines, and training communities—reaching over 120,000 people with clean water and better sanitation.