Overview
Ethiopia is in the Horn of Africa, where an extended period of droughts, famines and conflicts has had a serious impact on health and life expectancy. Many children die before the age of five. Most people in Ethiopia make a living through farming. Without water they cannot grow the crops they need to feed and support their families. Many communities lack such basics as a safe water source and simple toilets. Poor roads make it difficult to reach remote villages and low water tables present additional challenges.
Our approach: Water Aid has funded more than 50 water and sanitation projects in Ethiopia, transforming the lives of 1.2 million people with clean water and more than half a million people with safe sanitation. To address the water, sanitation and hygiene issues faced by Ethiopians poorest people, we work with local partners that understand local issues. These include regional governments, technical experts and other charities. We also coordinate a country-wide water, sanitation and hygiene coalition, uniting government organizations, donors, the media and private sector to help promote the right to water and sanitation throughout Ethiopia.
Our impact, In Ethiopia last year we reached: 113,000 people with safe water & 123,000 people with improved sanitation.