Our work in Ethiopia.
Aid and Care does not have direct assistance of orphans and other vulnerable groups in Ethiopia. However, Aid and Care has partnered with other NGOs working in Ethiopia. Please read more about work in Ethiopia below.
Ethiopia is one of the poorest countries in Africa with a very low income per capita - less than £6 per month - and a population that is almost two-thirds illiterate. Continuing food and water shortages are causing high levels of malnutrition, and the incidence of communicable diseases is rising. The already limited educational opportunities are being further disrupted by the displacement of families and the struggle for survival, taking away children's opportunities to acquire basic life-skills.
Orphans in Ethiopia
Food and water shortages in Ethiopia have been followed by an increase in the incidence of HIV/AIDS. It is estimated that 4.4% of the population is affected, that 720,000 children were orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDS, 18% of all orphans, and that 200,000 children are living with HIV/AIDS (Source UNICEF).
The most affected regions are the southern and eastern parts of the country. This poses a big challenge not only to SOS Children but also to the government and other NGOs. Ethiopia is experiencing an increase in the number of street children and families from rural communities migrating to urban slums. Consequently, it does not have the capacity to care for the increased number of street children and street families. SOS Children in Ethiopia aims to increase the quality and quantity of its child care working with other NGOs.
In Keranyo, 270 miles away from the country's capital, Addis Ababa, the number of orphans has been growing. Last year, Aid and Care partnered SOS Children and helps to provide basic needs to the orphans. It will be great p ride of our mission if we can do what we can to help those children in Ethiopia.
Despite international co-operation, peace agreements and economic growth, the country is still being ravaged by the effects of HIV/AIDS and many other diseases. The most affected regions are the southern and eastern parts of the country. This poses a big challenge not only to the partnership between Aid and Care and SOS Children but also to the government and other NGOs. There is an increase in the number of street children, street families and of slums, which affects the ability to care.
If you interested in helping the situation in the Ethiopia you might like to donate to medical items, food and educational supplies. Monetary donations can be made payable to Aid and Care Inc: SOS Children.
