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Joint Action to Promote Equality, Peace, and Healing in Ethiopia

Overview:

This project is a collaborative effort by a consortium of Eurika, N4ED, and IDS—three Ethiopian CSOs linked through the “Sew Mehon Alliance”. It aims to contribute to a more just and peaceful Ethiopia by empowering communities, strengthening grassroots organizations, and supporting survivors of SGBV. With a focus on gender equality, human rights, and peacebuilding, this 36-month initiative covers 6 target areas from the country’s north to its south and from west to east, connecting through the capital and harnessing community-driven solutions for lasting change. Financed by the AFD – Agence Française de Développement and backed by a wide circle of stakeholders, the project will enhance the capacity of grassroots leaders, equip them with the tools to solve their own challenges, publish innovative books that celebrate everyday Ethiopian heroes, and deliver direct, holistic support to SGBV survivors.

Objectives:

  • Strengthen the capacity of grassroots leaders and organizations to advocate for gender equality, peace, and human rights.
  • Shift community behaviors towards gender equality, peacebuilding and human rights through innovative tools.
  • Improve the well-being and economic empowerment of SGBV survivors through comprehensive and sustained support programs.

Target Beneficiaries: 

Grassroots organizations or leaders across Ethiopia. students in schools and universities who will contribute to the development and promotion of the book. Online social media users who will engage with and amplify the campaign messages. SGBV survivors in safe houses or in their communities including marginalized communities such as IDPs and PWDs.

Approach:

  • Build the capacity of local civil society organizations and grassroots leaders through targeted training combined with practical implementation opportunities, financial support, and inter-regional networking to enhance their advocacy for gender equality, peace, and human rights.
  • Engage communities in shifting attitudes through powerful resources, such as a comic book, a biographical book on inspiring everyday Ethiopian women, and a social media campaign promoting positive dialogue.
  • Provide direct and comprehensive rehabilitation and reintegration services to SGBV survivors, including shelter, food, psychosocial support, and economic empowerment programs.

Expected outcome:

  • Stronger grassroots civil society advocating for human rights, gender equality, and peace, with the capacity to address local challenges through their own leadership and solutions.
  • Stronger connections and mutual understanding among grassroots actors across regions, recognizing shared challenges and opportunities for collective support.
  • Increased positive behavioral changes within communities towards gender equality, peacebuilding, and human rights.
  • A new generation of grassroots leaders empowered and inspired to take action as change-makers within their communities.
  • Improved well-being and economic empowerment for SGBV survivors through comprehensive support and rehabilitation programs.

Timeline: 

May 2025 – April 2028 (3 years)

Call to Action:

Partner with us to distribute books, volunteer to lead community discussions and events, or help facilitate online conversations for our social media campaign. Donate clothes, toys, or dignity kits—either as pre-packaged sets or individual items—to support GBV survivors and their children.

Donor
The French Development Agency (FDA)

Target area: 

  • Amhara Region: Central and North Gondar Zones
  • Southern Ethiopia Region: Arba Minch City and surrounding woredas
  • Harari Region: Harar City
  • Benishangul Gumuz Region: Bambassi Woreda
  • Tigray Region: Mekelle City and surrounding areas
  • Addis Ababa: Addis Ababa City Administration