COUNTRIES
Ethiopia
Ethiopia is a rugged, landlocked country split by the Great Rift Valley. It shares a border with Eritrea to the north and northeast, Djibouti and Somalia to the east, Sudan and South Sudan to the west, and Kenya to the south. Among its important sites are Lalibela and its 12th-13th century rock-cut Christian churches, and Aksum, the ruins of an ancient city. Ethiopia is the most populous landlocked country in the world, as well as the second-most populous nation on the African continent after Nigeria.
COUNTRY FACTS:
- Capital: Addis Ababa
- Population: 105 million
- Language: Amarigna, Oromigna, Tigrigna, English, and Arabic
- Ethiopia is the only country in Africa with its own alphabet, consisting of 209 symbols and 25 letters.
Our History in Ethiopia
In 1984, Food for the Hungry (FH) began working in response to the famine, which grew into large-scale food relief, rehabilitation and long-term food security. Since then, FH has focused efforts on community development and other areas of need to improve living conditions, prepare for harsh environmental factors such as droughts, and assist in improved agricultural techniques.
Stories From Ethiopia
Empowering Change: How Gender Equality is Transforming Lives in Ethiopia
Like many other couples in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia, Aletu and her husband Kidat were used to the gender norms of their culture. Men were the decision makers, and women often felt disrespected and unhappy. When community leaders partnered with Food for the Hungry (FH), couples like Aletu and Kidat began
Holistic Support for Children’s Education
Child sponsorship gives children hope for the future. Misha, a sponsored child in Ethiopia, knows that well. As a sponsored child with Food for the Hungry (FH), he received educational opportunities that helped him make big strides toward a brighter future. Child Sponsorship and Education Child sponsors support families to
