ORDA is an Ethiopian-operated, Non-Government Organization (non-profit) that focuses primarily on water development programs as a key step in the strategy to end chronic poverty and food shortages in the Amhara region of Ethiopia.
Ethiopians helping Ethiopians is important to our success because, like anyone else, the people of Ethiopia are more likely to accept advice from and collaborate with those who share and understand their culture. And when programs face challenges that are rooted in deeply ingrained cultural practices—which they so often do in developing countries—no one is better positioned to find a viable solution than the people who grew up in the same culture.