Ethiopia
In 1984, Food for the Hungry (FH) began working in Ethiopia in response to a famine. Up to the present day, Ethiopia is a country challenged by harsh environmental factors and droughts. FH continues to work in northern and southern Ethiopia, training communities in farming techniques to yield crops during droughts. Click on icons to read more about how FH works in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia Facts
- Capital:
- Addis Ababa
- Language:
- Amarigna, Oromigna, Tigrigna, English, and Arabic
- Population:
- 90,873,739
- Crisis:
- 20 percent of infants are born with low birth weight
- 51 percent of children under age 5 are stunted due to malnutrition
- 39 percent of the population lives below poverty line
Our Work in Ethiopia
Agriculture
Last year, 498,035 people learned improved farming and irrigation techniques for growing crops. Backyard garden projects help feed families throughout the year.
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Church
Last year, 873 pastors received training in leadership and discipleship last year. 4,218 children learned about Christ’s love. 13,420 adults participated in church programs.
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Education
Last year, 14,123 children received assistance to stay in school. FH education programs provide orphans and child-headed households with guidance, food, education and livelihood training.
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Health
Last year, FH trained 18,292 Ethiopians in HIV/AIDS prevention. Other health programs included 2,500 people served in malaria prevention or treatment. 19,500 children received parasite treatment last year. Nutrition improved for 4,328 children through FH health programs.
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Income Generation
Last year, 52,087 benefited from construction projects. Community members received pay to work on community projects.
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