ETHIOPIA
Kinvia works in partnership with communities across Ethiopia to support climate-smart agriculture, strengthen livelihoods, education, and locally led initiatives that support long-term wellbeing and sustainable food systems.
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FOOD INSECURITY
Food insecurity remains one of Ethiopia’s most urgent challenges, driven by climate shocks, conflict, displacement, and economic pressures. Recurrent droughts and floods have reduced agricultural productivity, while currency depreciation and rising transportation costs have pushed food prices further out of reach for many households.
ECONOMIC PRESSURES
Urban communities are experiencing growing economic pressure as migration, unemployment, and rising living costs strain household incomes. Women and youth are disproportionately affected by limited access to formal employment, credit, and safe income generation opportunities.
EDUCATION INEQUALITIES
Access to quality education remains uneven, particularly in regions affected by insecurity and displacement. Girls face additional barriers to staying in school, including household economic pressure, and safety concerns—making education both a protection issue and a development priority.
AGRICULTURAL TRAINING
Smallholder farmers are strengthening how food is grown and shared by combining local knowledge with introduced climate‑smart practices. Through collective learning and ongoing support, communities are improving soil health, managing water more effectively, diversifying crops, and exploring new ways to grow income from what they produce.
During the 2025 season, a Koket REFLECT Circle established in 2022, increased their harvest by one ton! The group attributes their success to the training supported by Kinvia’s partners , along with sharing knowledge and experiences with each other.
INCOME GENERATION GROUPS & EMPLOYMENT
Community‑based savings and income‑generation groups help participants build business skills, savings, and leadership in their communities. Women and youth are supported to establish or grow their business, creating more employment opportunities.
Meet Yitayish, a member of the LENCA Women’s REFLECT Circle, who used business training and group savings to grow her small retail business, supporting her family and gaining confidence. “I am proud of what I am doing and I am the happiest person with the opportunity I got to work by my own.[...] I cover my family's needs, I live a social life with my neighbors, and I go out to work equally with others,” says Yitayish.
Learn more about how REFLECT circles turn ideas into sustainable livelihoods for youth in Ethiopia.
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION
Early childhood care and education (ECCE) support children’s early development while enabling caregivers—especially women—to pursue livelihoods. These spaces also help reduce pressure on older siblings to provide childcare, supporting school attendance.
One ECCE, established at Tokkuma Kurfo primary school, has now built four new classrooms, a napping room, and a school management office. Community members, inspired by the improvements, raised money to establish a residence for teachers, reducing long commute distances and times.
GENDER EQUALITY AND GIRLS’ CLUBS
Gender equality is a cross-cutting priority across Kinvia’s work in Ethiopia. Girls’ clubs create safe, supportive spaces where girls can build confidence, access information, and connect with peers.
Danse, a member of a girls’ club, gained knowledge and confidence through regular discussions and support, helping her better understand how to protect herself and stay engaged in school. “We have a discussion session among the club members twice a month which helped me to understand and protect myself from different harmful practices.” she shares.
858 people (36% women) received agricultural training
121 REFLECT Circles are running with 2,514 participants (56% women)
95 % of people receiving business training are women
276 parents/caregivers received nutrition education
1,428 people are supported by 591 business ventures
2,078 community members participated in gender quality training
Stories of Impact from Ethiopia
Our Partners
DELIVERING COMMUNITY-LED RESULTS
Kinvia works with local partners to build capacity in communities so that they can achieve their own long-term sustainable change. These community partners help children, youth, and communities grow and thrive in Ethiopia. These community-based partners help Ethiopian children thrive.
EMMANUEL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (EDA)
EDA aims to improve the socio-economic situation of children and youth among the most vulnerable and disadvantaged communities in Ethiopia. EDA employs an integrated urban and rural community development model, addressing pertinent social issues in these communities.
ORGANIZATION FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSFORMATION (CHADET)
CHADET provides educational and healthcare support to orphans and vulnerable children, while sensitizing communities to issues of health, hygiene, sanitation and children’s rights.
MISSION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (MCDP)
MCDP focuses on providing children with access to medical care; awareness creation training on life skills, reproductive health, gender based violence, personal and environmental sanitation; urban gardening and supply of seedlings; covering the costs of school uniforms and school supplies through integrated programs largely funded by child sponsorship.
The team for Ethiopia
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Stronger agricultural production – Smallholder farmers are growing more food and generating more income through climate‑smart practices, improved access to inputs, and stronger connections to local markets. |
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Expand income opportunities – Women and youth are strengthening livelihoods through community‑led income groups, building savings, launching businesses, and creating more stable sources of income. |
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Improved access to education – Children are able to attend and stay in school, with progress toward stronger learning outcomes—especially for girls. |
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Safer, more equitable communities – Gender equality is advancing as women and girls gain greater confidence, voice, and opportunity—supported by community dialogue, safe spaces, and collective action. |
Education is very important for me because it will help me get a good job. I want to be a doctor. My favourite part of going to school is learning and playing with my friends.Meheret, sponsored child in EthiopiaHow you can help
MAKE A DONATION
Make a single, monthly or in memoriam donation and help feed and nourish children, youth, and communities.
GIVE THE BEST GIFT EVER
Gifts chosen by communities, for communities — based on local priorities and needs — like school supplies, livestock, and more, help create meaningful change for families in Ethiopia.
LEGACY GIVING
Including a gift in your Will is a meaningful way to support lasting change and make an impact that can continue for generations.