At a time when youth unemployment remains a major challenge in Ethiopia, and even university graduates struggle to secure jobs, Kelem Ethiopia is working to equip young people with short-term, market-oriented technical skills that enable them to build sustainable livelihoods. One of these young professionals is Ermias Tsegaye, who lives in Kebele 04, Kombolcha. In...

The Electronic Medical Records (EMR) System Project at Dessie Referral Hospital and Kombolcha General Hospital is marking an important step toward strengthening digital healthcare services. The official launch was held in Kombolcha Town with the participation of health officials, hospital leaders, and medical staff. Implemented in collaboration with the Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung...

The media has long held the power to inform, educate, and entertain, serving as one of the most influential tools in shaping public perception and inspiring social change. In today’s digital era, media, especially digital and broadcast platforms, continue to play a critical role in promoting awareness and driving behavior change. Why Radio Still Matter?...

🏆 Awarding Top Social Media Influencers for Environmental Action Three months ago, Kelem Ethiopia launched an exciting influencer challenge under the UYEEP Project to amplify creative, impactful, and locally focused messages on environmental protection 💚♻️ and community awareness 🌱👥. Today, the challenge has reached its final stage! 🔥Influencers who have been consistently sharing educational and...

In rural Ethiopia, building a sustainable livelihood is never easy. Most villagers depend on farming or livestock, but even this fragile source of income is not guaranteed. Crop failures, animal deaths, or lack of opportunities often push families into cycles of instability. Many villagers are forced to work for others or take whatever income they...

Tariku Asnake, from Bati town in South Wollo in the Amhara region of Ethiopia, once relied on daily labor to make ends meet. Like many others, he struggled to find stable income. A window of hope changed his mindset when he joined a group of unemployed youth and received training from Kelem Ethiopia through its...

For over two decades, Kelem Ethiopia has remained steadfast in its mission to expand access to quality education across the country. This year marks 22 years of dedicated service, innovation, and impact, and the journey continues with renewed energy and commitment. 🚀 EQUIP Project: Enhancing Quality of Education and Improving Performance Through the EQUIP Project...

Myram Hussein is 13 years old and lives in the Afar region. She is a displaced girl due to internal conflict. She shoulders the responsibility of taking care of her younger brothers. In a recent cash distribution event, she was asked about her interest in joining school, and she said, “My parents passed away, and...

Kelem Ethiopia’s Initiative to Enhance Livelihood Opportunities and Transform Rural Farmers’ Lives Aragaw Kebede Seid, lives in Ancharo 08 Kebele, Kallu Woreda, in the Amhara Region, with his wife and two children. Aragaw’s primary livelihood comes from the exhausting work of loading and unloading camels and transporting goods between his local village to the nearest...

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) continues to be a critical issue in Ethiopia, with survivors often suffering in silence due to fear, stigma, and lack of support. In Kombolcha and Kalu Woreda, however, significant steps are being taken by Kelem Ethiopia to change that reality. Unreported, But Not Unseen According to Kasahun Awol, Head of the Women’s...