Partners in the Horn of Africa
works in Ethiopia, the largest country in
the "Horn of Africa", focusing on the areas
of greatest need --- infrastructure
improvement, health & welfare and women’s
anti-poverty projects. We are a
non-denominational, registered Canadian
charity. We use a unique operating model for aid to developing countries:
• 100% of all donations go directly to aid projects in Ethiopia. None of your donation goes to advertising (we don't do any), commissions (we don't pay any) or mailing, travel or administrative expenses (our Director's and private foundations pay these along with donating their time and expertise). • Our African Partner
(usually an Ethiopian charity or a village)
is required to contribute 15 to 20% of project costs
• We focus our work in the more remote areas of the country
that are often ignored by other NGO’s.
We invite you to learn more about Partners and Ethiopia. With the help of our donors and partners, we are all making a difference in the Horn of Africa.
Most
of our donations come from
individual Canadians, but we
have been fortunate to receive
significant funding for special
projects.
Club Penguin is a
generous supporter of school
building construction, including
the recently completed Gubaya
High School, which will have
2500 students. Club Penguin is a
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EBA Engineering Consultants and their employees have been generous with funding and their time to undertake Spring Protection
and Community Well programs, a school in the village of Kasso Manso
and a reforestation program..
» read
more
Life for Women in Ethiopia
Consigned to household chores like fetching water and firewood, young girls have difficulty completing school and often end up as marginalized members of Ethiopian society. For adult women just putting food on the table and keeping a home can truly be a full time job. Life for women in Ethiopia is hard.
One effective way of addressing their plight is micro financing. Alameetu Eshefae is starting to dream big. As a single mother, she used to work hard as a maid, supplementing her meagre income making local beer. Since receiving her first micro finance loan of 500 Birr (about $60) her life has improved. She started a small vegetable business at the local market and, after repaying her first loan she became entitled to a larger loan. She is typical of the more than 600 women participating in Partners' micro financing projects.
Great Big Run for Africa
The 7th annual run happened on Oct
23rd, 2011 with more participants than
ever. Thanks to all involved
for their enthusiasm and support. » more information
"Our mission is to improve the lives of
Ethiopians. We listen to their needs and
partner with them on projects that
empower communities and individuals and
contribute to their well being."
