A pathway out of poverty
Ethiopia
Tesfa (Hope) Program
Ethiopian Orthodox Church – Development and Inter Church Aid Commission (EOC-DICAC)
Poverty is widespread in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with families struggling to earn sustainable incomes amid widespread displacement. But the Tesfa program is providing hope for a better future – empowering families to transform their lives for the long term – providing a sustainable pathway out of poverty.
pathway out of poverty
In the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, millions of refugees and local Ethiopians are experiencing high levels of poverty and have limited access to sustainable incomes. Conflict and violence displaced 5.1 million people in the country in 2021.
The conflict in the northern region of Tigray deepened, spreading to neighbouring regions and uprooting millions of people from their homes. Without access to sustainable incomes, many families face significant risks including gender-based violence, early marriage, child labour, and hunger.
The Tesfa program provides refugees and host community families in Addis Ababa with a long-term, sustainable pathway out of poverty.
Over two years, participants receive training, support and mentoring to start businesses or access employment so they have a sustainable income. Together, we work with local partner organisation EOC-DICAC to empower families to rebuild their lives.
Act for Peace is committed to backing local organisations and working alongside communities to shape long term displacement solutions together.
A Place to Belong
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ethiopian orthodox church
Ethiopian Orthodox Church -Development and Interchurch Commission (EOC-DICAC) is the development arm of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church. DICAC has been engaged in a variety of development programs since it was established in 1972, including rural water supply, across road constructions, small scale irrigation development, education, rural development, food security, HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support, monastic institutions development, capacity-building and Sunday school and youth programs. DICAC also works in emergency relief, rehabilitation and refugee and returnee programs.
DICAC is committed to assisting the vulnerable communities in Ethiopia to achieve self-reliance by tackling the root causes of poverty, migration, climate change, public health, and illiteracy problems through promotion sustainable development.
Act for Peace gratefully acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).
“After we heard that we were selected to be in the program, our power totally changed. We became empowered. We recognise that someone has trust and belief in us and will give us a chance and opportunity to change our lives.”
~ Konjit*
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