About EHDO
Founded in 2019 G.C, EHDO strives to make a meaningful impact in the lives of
vulnerable children, teachers, young people, and women.
Our mission is to transform the lives of marginalized children from disadvantaged communities
by addressing educational, health, and socio-economic challenges through an integrated and
holistic approach.
EHDO runs education, livelihood, and healthcare-focused projects across
13 schools (pre-primary, primary, and secondary) in Addis Ababa.
Currently, it is implementing 5 projects across 11 sub-cities
in the capital, reaching thousands of beneficiaries each year.
Our Vision & Mission
Vision
EHDO envisions a world where humanity is pursued and poverty is alleviated through the integrated efforts of responsible citizens.
Mission
Transform the lives of marginalized children from disadvantaged communities through education, health, and socio-economic empowerment.
Core Values
Passion & Commitment
Act with kindness, compassion, and unwavering dedication.
Respect
Promote local knowledge and respect the values of the communities we serve.
Love & Pro-family
Value strong family bonds and nurture children with love and care.
Empowerment
Enable mothers and families to achieve independence and success.
Inclusivity & Impact
Celebrate diversity and focus on lasting, meaningful results.
Sustainability & Accountability
Build transparency and ensure long-term resilience in all actions.
Program Implementation Strategies
- Needs Assessment: Identify specific needs and priorities.
- Stakeholder Involvement: Engage teachers, parents, and community members.
- Evidence-Based Practices: Use proven methods for success.
- Data-Driven Decisions: Monitor progress effectively.
- Sustainability: Focus on long-term impact.
- Monitoring & Evaluation: Ensure accountability and improvement.
Theory of Change
If:Throughout the 2025–2029 Strategic Period, If EHDO maintains a stable social, economic, and political environment while strengthening its organization's policies, systems, structures, and procedures and implementing participatory programming that integrates multifaceted solutions across education, livelihood, healthcare, emergency support, environmental protection, child safeguarding, gender equality, and social inclusion.
Then: Children, teachers, youth, women and persons with disabilities will be empowered and have thrived and access to equitable essential services.
Impact: Reduced poverty, improved education, and better community resilience.
Geographic Presence
Headquartered in Addis Ababa with 14 active schools. Expansion planned to additional regions.
Governance & Leadership
Eneho Fikir has 23 founding members. The General Assembly is the ultimate authority in deciding on key issues of the organization with having a General Assembly as the highest governing body of the organization. The Board Chairperson and the Executive Director are responsible for leading and executing the missions of the organization respectively. The organization has also Program Manager, Finance and Admiration Head, MEAL and Communication Manager, Project and Finance Officer who are responsible for the implementation of the organization’s projects/programs and daily operations.
Staffing & Volunteers
7 full-time staff and 50+ dedicated volunteers make the mission possible.
Collaboration & Networking
EHDO has been delivering its programs through working with pertinent non-government and government offices such as AA Education Bureau, Yeka Sub City administration, GIV Society, Matheous Wondu Cancer Society, SERVE Global, WISE (Women in Self Employment), Link Ethiopia, Imagine1day, Hope Enterprises, FAYYAA Integrated Development Organization (FIDO), TOGETHER Ethiopia, Marriot Hotel, Ethiopian Airlines, Tikur Ambesa and Paulos Hospital, Aster Volunteers, etc.
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