Our main activities revolve around educational and women-empowerment programmes for marginalized, low-income, peri-urban communities in Ethiopia — from nutrition and early childhood development to livelihoods, gender equality and the prevention of gender-based violence.
Current Projects
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Prevention 2 Recovery: Addis Ababa
Supported by the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) and the French Embassy in Ethiopia in collaboration with the African Union, this project aims to…
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Prevention 2 Recovery: Dire Dawa
Supported by the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) and the French Embassy in Ethiopia in collaboration with the African Union, this project aims to…
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BUILDING UNITY AND INCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH SPORT AND DIALOGUE
We empower vulnerable youth in Yeka Sub-City, Addis Ababa, through inclusive breakdance, fitness, and mindset coaching. By creating safe spaces for girls and boys,…
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Empowering Frontline Responders & CSOs to Deliver Survivor-Centered GBV Services in Ethiopia
This project strengthens the quality and coordination of gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response systems in Ethiopia. Implemented by N4ED in partnership with Eurika…
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Case management program for GBV and Child Abuse survivors
This ongoing initiative provides holistic, confidential, and compassionate case management services to survivors of gender-based violence and child abuse —including women, children, and men.…
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Joint Action to Promote Equality, Peace, and Healing in Ethiopia
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…
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Nutrition, Early Childhood development, and women empowerment through an Integrated Children’s center for lower-income families of Addis Ababa
This flagship project brings to life N4ED’s vision of a first-of-its-kind integrated children’s center in Addis Ababa—combining health services, early learning, caregiver support, and…
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Combating Gender-Based Violence in the Dire Dawa Region
A cooperation project between the sister cities of Dire Dawa and Villeurbanne (France), this 24-month initiative is funded by the French Ministry of Foreign…
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“Empower Her” – Strengthening Women’s Independence and Family Support
Funded by Buntstifte (Crayons Ethiopia), this project works to empower vulnerable women and children in Woreda 11, Yeka Sub-city, Addis Ababa, by addressing the…
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Past Projects
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Justice, Dialogue and Gender Equality in Ethiopia (JuDGE)
Under the JuDGE programme, led by the French Embassy, N4ED collaborates with Eurika and IDS to pilot Ethiopia’s new National GBV Standard Operating Procedure…
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A Holistic Approach to Economic, Social, and Early Childhood Development among the Lowest Income Members of the Ethiopian Sport Academy
Funded by Ethiopiaid UK, this project weaves together quality child-care, women-driven livelihoods, and gender-equity services for the lowest-income staff at the Ethiopian Sport Academy.…
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An integrated approach to household empowerment (PISCCA 1 and 2)
Project Overview and Objectives This project introduced a holistic model combining knowledge-building, economic empowerment, and psychosocial wellbeing. After years of working with mothers, N4ED…
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Nutrition and Women Empowerment Project in Akaki Kaliti & Kolfe Keranyo
Implemented from May 2019, this 2.5-year project aimed to empower families in Akaki Kaliti and Kolfe Keranyo through nutrition, gender, and economic initiatives. It…
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Economic Empowerment of women through Micro-Enterprises to Covid-19
Project Overview and Objectives In response to the economic impact of COVID-19, this closed project aimed to economically empower vulnerable mothers through the launch…
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Entoto Nutrition and Women Empowerment Program
Launched in June 2017 with 100% volunteer support, this 3-year community-based project aimed to improve child care and maternal nutrition in Gulele sub-city. It…
Short Interventions
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Facility Upgrades and Inclusive Support to Dire Dawa One Stop Center and Women’s Shelter
N4ED implemented targeted improvements in Dire Dawa to strengthen services for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). The intervention focused on upgrading the One Stop…
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International Women’s Day 2026: GBV & SEA Awareness Workshop at Addis Ababa University
In celebration of International Women’s Day, N4ED conducted a half-day awareness workshop at Addis Ababa University. The session focused on key issues, including Gender-Based…
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Dormitory Improvement for Adolescent Girls in Dire Dawa
N4ED carried out a targeted intervention to improve the living conditions of adolescent girls residing in a government dormitory under the Dire Dawa Education…
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Taste Week with Alliance Dire Dawa
Project Overview In November 2018, during French Taste Week, N4ED partnered with Alliance Française Dire Dawa to promote nutrition and hygiene among children and…
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Nutritious and Ingenious Foods Series with WANDA
Project Overview and Objectives In collaboration with WANDA’s founder, Ms. Tambra Raye, N4ED conducted engaging sessions with over 50 primary school students in Lycee…
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Nutrition & Health Signature Event at One Planet International School
In February 2019, N4ED partnered with One Planet International School for a month-long focus on nutrition and health, culminating in a signature event to…
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