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...
In rural Ethiopia, where the majority of the population relies on subsistence farming and natural resources, targeted livelihood interventions are playing a critical role in alleviating poverty and building resilience. Projects that provide training, access to improved technologies, and market linkages are enabling households to increase incomes, strengthen food security, and adapt to challenges such...
We were honored to welcome Ato Samson Biratu, Director General of the Civil Society Organizations Authority, along with experts Ato Zerihun Gersemo and Ms. Tequam Moges, to our Northeastern Coordination Office. They received a briefing on our ongoing projects, visited our plastic recycling initiative in Batti—where they encouraged the hardworking youth—and explored our nursery site...
Kelem Ethiopia, with over two decades of experience in development and humanitarian works, has long believed that the future of the nation lies in its youth. Addressing the challenges faced by young people is not only a moral imperative but also a strategic investment in national development. With youth unemployment in Ethiopia estimated to be...
🌍Kelem Ethiopia Marks World Environment Day with a Call to End Plastic Pollution.🌱♻️ 🌱emphasized the importance of raising community awareness about the dangers of plastic waste, particularly the air pollution it causes, and urged collective action to maintain clean and healthy cities. In collaboration with the South Wollo Zone Environment and Forest Development Office, The...
World Environmental Day 2025: Greener Together: Our Fight Against Climate Threat On this World Environmental Day, we are reminded of the growing threat of global warming and take a recall of the efforts we’ve made to safeguard our environment. The increasing intensity of floods, droughts, and wildfires is not just a scientific concern—it directly affects...
How Garment Training Is Giving Hope to Young Women Kombolcha, a town in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, faces a significant unemployment challenge, particularly for women. Although the city’s industrial park has created some job opportunities, its impact remains limited when compared to the large number of job seekers. The fourth edition of the Labor Force and...
Empowering Ethiopia’s Youth: Eshetu’s Journey from Traditional Skills to Innovation Ethiopia is home to a large and vibrant youth population, but unemployment remains one of the country’s greatest challenges. Many Ethiopian youths fear joblessness, despite their ongoing struggle for opportunities. Yet, within these challenges, some young people are finding innovative ways to create livelihoods and...
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