“Today I’m saying goodbye to the agony of diarrhoea”

For Amanuel, 12, from Ethiopia, clean water means everything. Since World Vision installed a new water pipe in his village, he hasn’t stopped telling everyone how happy he is.
of people in Ethiopia have access to safe water. … Sponsor a child in Ethiopia 
With improved access to clean water …
 World Vision began working in Ethiopia in the 1970’s. In the past six years alone

Ethiopia Emergency Seed Distribution

From homelessness to a family house and renewed hope

Ethiopia. When Asresach’s father was

"Before the programme, we were ashamed" | Building girl's confidence in Ethiopia

People may think of Ethiopia as one of the poorest countries in the world. A country that has, in a generation, experienced widespread famine, conflict, drought and disease. While these are still very real issues in Ethiopia, this may not be the Ethiopia that one would see today - and it’s certainly not the Ethiopia that Catherine Greenhalgh saw when she travelled there in May of this year…
World Vision UK People may think of Ethiopia as one of the poorest countries in the … this may not be the Ethiopia that one would see today … certainly not the Ethiopia that I saw when I travelled there in May of

Communities tackling hunger | El Nino in Ethiopia

Thirty-two-year-old Shega is worried for her three children. While she lives just a few metres from a concrete water reservoir, she still has to walk for three miles to access water clean enough for her family to drink. For many mothers like her, the drought in Ethiopia is drying up water sources and destroying crops – two issues that are now being addressed through our intervention…
the drought in Ethiopia is drying up water sources and destroying … to the survival of their families. Ethiopia is currently experiencing its worst drought

Keeping girls safe | Water access in times of El Nino

Ethiopia is currently experiencing its worst drought for decades, affecting an estimated 10.2 million people. We have been working to repair and restore existing water supplies so that community members like Letekiros and Kedan can access clean and safe water for their families...
a district in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. Beside Letekiros is Kedan. She is … decide what name she will give her baby. Ethiopia is currently experiencing its worst drought

Fragility & Resilience

World Vision works with communities to help them help themselves by becoming more resilient to natural & man-made disasters.
Involving Children in Ethiopia While working in Ethiopia we identified a … Students in Ethiopia listening to presentations about the

Pancakes around the world

While not every country celebrates Shrove Tuesday, pancakes and flatbreads form a staple diet in many of the countries we work in. Whether it's lunchtime pancakes in the Philippines enjoyed by Kenneth and his friends, or 'injera' flatbread eaten by siblings Dawit and Fikeraddis in Ethiopia, we're taking a look at how this simple treat is eaten around the world.
13. Ethiopia In … a flatbread and the national dish of Ethiopia. Yeshi first gathers fuel for the

Healing the broken heart of a child

Fourteen-year-old Meftuha was born with a hearing impairment meaning she couldn't communicate a word unless she used her version of sign language that she had developed over time. Despite this, the existing communication barrier she had with her family where she lives in Ethiopia made her feel very sad and lonely. This was, until World Vision provided her local school with the means to support disabled children and their families.
World Vision helped her local school in Ethiopia begin classes that included children with … out more about our sponsorship programmes in Ethiopia here.

Missing home

Mike and his siblings are among an estimated 550,000 people who have fled South Sudan to escape fighting. He told us about his memories from home and how his new situation is affecting his future.
Ethiopia and Uganda to seek safety. Help