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May 27, 2025

Action for Development (AFD) held a foru…

Action for Development (AFD) held a forum in Moyale town, Borena zone, advocating for the pastoralists' rights to free access and use of land, and the right not to be...

May 26, 2025

A visit was conducted in Adama and Mojo …

A visit was conducted in Adama and Mojo to empower pastoralists to have better market linkage opportunities. Action For Development is implementing a project aimed at strengthening the capacity of pastoralistsby...

Mar 06, 2025

A secure world for women is not merely a…

On International Women's Day, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to safeguarding women's rights. Creating a truly Gender just world, one where women are liberated from all forms of abuse and harassment,...

Mar 05, 2025

From Prosopis to Productivity

Witness the remarkable journey from invasive takeover to thriving productivity in Kangaten town, Nyangatom Woreda, South Omo Zone, where the resilient people of Nyangatom have reclaimed their land from Prosopis and...

Apr 04, 2024

The 28th General Assembly of AFD took pl…

The 28th General Assembly of AFD took place on 30/March 2024 in Addis Ababa. Among other things, the General Assembly endorsed the annual and external audit reports for 2023, and...

Mar 08, 2024

Empowered women build empowered communit…

  Empowering women is not merely an act of social justice; it is a cornerstone of community development. When women have access to education, healthcare, economic opportunities, and political participation, they...

Dec 26, 2023

A women's rights project agreement has b…

  Action For Development signed an agreement with Salzburg 4 Ethiopia to empower ethnic minority women and young girls through expanding economic opportunities and socio-political space. The project will be implemented...

Dec 21, 2023

Beyond the Basics: Supporting Girls' and…

The girls in South Ari Woreda, Gazer town could not access sanitary pads. Hence, it wasn’t uncommon for schoolgirls to stay home during their period. As a result, their effectiveness...

Dec 21, 2023

Addressing Multiple Challenges: A Multi-…

AFD came to the rescue when the people needed help. Action for Development, in partnership with Norwegian Church Aid, has made it possible to provide potable water to the residents of...

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Funding Partners

Over the years, AFD has developed partnership with various funding partners who value and share its vision of poverty eradication and the all rounded development of peripheral dryland communities. Our current funding partners include: