Ethiopia

Did You Know?

Ethiopia is a diverse and world-class stage for natural beauty and wildlife viewing, although the tourism industry is poorly developed. There are over 845 species of birds and 260 species of mammals, of which 50 are indigenous only to Ethiopia. Important areas of interest are Blue Nile Falls, Tana Lake (largest in Ethiopia), Simiem Mountains (3rd highest in Africa), Rift Valley lakes and the Sof Omar Caves in the south province.
Ethiopia Partners
About Partners

What is it?

A registered Canadian Charity.

 

Who is behind Partners?

Private citizens in Alberta and British Columbia.

 

Where?

Partners operates in Ethiopia - population 71,000,000; per capita annual income is $125.00; presently 1.5 million HIV orphans.

 

Unique Features

No administrative costs. All operating expenses are paid personally by Partners' directors and 100% of funds raised are applied directly to projects in Ethiopia. Partners' projects are suggested by Ethiopian volunteer groups who are required to "buy into" projects by contributing 15%-20% of the cost - usually by providing labour on any project.

 

Track Record

Started in 2002, Partners has just completed its eighth project.

 

Types of Projects

  • Orphanage for HIV orphans
  • Footbridges to make schools, hospitals, etc. accessible during the rainy season
  • School buildings
  • Women's drop-in centers to provide HIV/Malaria information
  • Trade school training for older HIV orphans so that they can become employable and support their siblings
  • Clean water protection and supply
Last Updated on Monday, 01 November 2010 00:01
 

Partners in the Horn of Africa

 

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Partners in the Horn of Africa

visit their website at

www.partnersinthehorn.org

-or-

you can write to them at:

Partners in the Horn of Africa

C/O Tirecraft

68 Chippewa Road

Sherwood Park, AB

 Attention: David Cosco