In August 2024, the Health Village Project achieved significant progress. The initiative made notable improvements in the construction of wells and latrines. Nutrition counseling reached 1,736 individuals, and 100 people received training in poultry farming. Food cooking demonstration were conducted at VESA levels in Enebsie Sarmdir, Goncha Siso Enesie Woredas, and Kosoye Kebeles,
The project also has advancements in the rural pipe system (RPS), including a 25 m³ reservoir and collection chamber in Gunaguna Kebele, Enebsie Sarmdir Woreda. A deep well with a 50 m³ reservoir and 10 water points was also established in Barjano Kebele, Goncha Siso Enesie Woreda. The distribution and usage of Tulip filters for 500 pregnant and lactating women (PLW) were implemented in Goncha Siso Enesie Woreda. Thanks #MaxFoundation for your generous support for this project.
The project also has advancements in the rural pipe system (RPS), including a 25 m³ reservoir and collection chamber in Gunaguna Kebele, Enebsie Sarmdir Woreda. A deep well with a 50 m³ reservoir and 10 water points was also established in Barjano Kebele, Goncha Siso Enesie Woreda. The distribution and usage of Tulip filters for 500 pregnant and lactating women (PLW) were implemented in Goncha Siso Enesie Woreda. Thanks #MaxFoundation for your generous support for this project.
ORDA Ethiopia's Right to Grow (R2G) project has significantly improved WASH and nutrition services in the East Gojjam Zone. Starting in 2022 and expanding to 32 kebeles by 2023, the project conducted community awareness workshops, revitalized community-led platforms, and trained local experts. Despite political instability, the project successfully engaged local stakeholders and CSOs, improving community engagement and service provision. Key achievements include enhanced community awareness, strengthened multi-sectoral platforms, and increased capacity for local governance in nutrition and WASH. The project also facilitated partnerships and supported Woredas in integrating plans and resource allocation, contributing to better health and nutrition outcomes in the region. Thanks #MaxFoundation for your generous support for this project.
R2G Project Enhances WASH and Nutrition Services in East Gojjam
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia - ORDA Ethiopia's Right to Grow (R2G) project, funded by the Max Foundation, has significantly improved Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) and nutrition services in the East Gojjam Zone. Since its launch in 2022, the project expanded to 32 kebeles by 2023. It conducted community awareness workshops, revitalized community-led platforms, and trained local experts.
In 2024, R2G also trained private sector workers in internships and financial management to enhance WASH and nutrition services. The local government of Aneded Woreda allocated 200,000 birr for these activities for the first time, thanks to R2G's support. Private sectors in Aneded and Debre Eliase Woredas promoted WASH technology within their communities.
Overall, these combined efforts resulted in allocating over one million birr for nutrition activities in 2024, boosting community engagement and private sector involvement. Beneficiaries, including local government representatives, have praised the project's impact in reducing under nutrition and improving community well-being in the East Gojjam Zone, all made possible with the generous support of the #MaxFoundation.
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia - ORDA Ethiopia's Right to Grow (R2G) project, funded by the Max Foundation, has significantly improved Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) and nutrition services in the East Gojjam Zone. Since its launch in 2022, the project expanded to 32 kebeles by 2023. It conducted community awareness workshops, revitalized community-led platforms, and trained local experts.
In 2024, R2G also trained private sector workers in internships and financial management to enhance WASH and nutrition services. The local government of Aneded Woreda allocated 200,000 birr for these activities for the first time, thanks to R2G's support. Private sectors in Aneded and Debre Eliase Woredas promoted WASH technology within their communities.
Overall, these combined efforts resulted in allocating over one million birr for nutrition activities in 2024, boosting community engagement and private sector involvement. Beneficiaries, including local government representatives, have praised the project's impact in reducing under nutrition and improving community well-being in the East Gojjam Zone, all made possible with the generous support of the #MaxFoundation.
ORDA Ethiopia's Healthy Villages Program: A Milestone Initiative
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia - ORDA Ethiopia, in collaboration with the Max Foundation, is implementing the Healthy Villages Program (HVP) in the Goncha Siso Enesie and Enebesie Sarmeder woredas of East Gojiam zone, from 2021 to 2025. This initiative aims to reduce stunting and waterborne diseases among children under two years of age sustainably, working closely with the government.
The HVP employs various approaches, such as Village Economic and Social Associations (VESA), Participatory Learning and Action (PLA), Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC), and Problem Identification and Planning (PIP) to implement nutrition and WASH activities. The program also involves schools' Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM), Water and Sanitation Committees (WASHCO), influential community leaders, and nutrition steering and technical committees at the woreda and kebele levels.
In 2024 year, the HVP has successfully provided capacity-building training on nutrition to 100 influential community leaders, including 47 women. Counseling services have reached 20,018 individuals, of whom 13,325 are women. This includes 1,360 adolescents, 6,982 pregnant women, 9,832 lactating women, and 1,628 male partners. Notably, the program's achievement in nutrition counseling stands at 113%. Furthermore, Nutrition Sensitive Food Cooking Demonstrations (NSFCD) have been conducted for 9,833 individuals, with 8,331 being women. A total of 372 food preparation sessions have been held at various levels, including health centers, health posts, and VESA meetings. Thanks to #MaxFoundation .the support of this project.
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia - ORDA Ethiopia, in collaboration with the Max Foundation, is implementing the Healthy Villages Program (HVP) in the Goncha Siso Enesie and Enebesie Sarmeder woredas of East Gojiam zone, from 2021 to 2025. This initiative aims to reduce stunting and waterborne diseases among children under two years of age sustainably, working closely with the government.
The HVP employs various approaches, such as Village Economic and Social Associations (VESA), Participatory Learning and Action (PLA), Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC), and Problem Identification and Planning (PIP) to implement nutrition and WASH activities. The program also involves schools' Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM), Water and Sanitation Committees (WASHCO), influential community leaders, and nutrition steering and technical committees at the woreda and kebele levels.
In 2024 year, the HVP has successfully provided capacity-building training on nutrition to 100 influential community leaders, including 47 women. Counseling services have reached 20,018 individuals, of whom 13,325 are women. This includes 1,360 adolescents, 6,982 pregnant women, 9,832 lactating women, and 1,628 male partners. Notably, the program's achievement in nutrition counseling stands at 113%. Furthermore, Nutrition Sensitive Food Cooking Demonstrations (NSFCD) have been conducted for 9,833 individuals, with 8,331 being women. A total of 372 food preparation sessions have been held at various levels, including health centers, health posts, and VESA meetings. Thanks to #MaxFoundation .the support of this project.
ORDA Ethiopia's Healthy Villages Program: Significant Achievements in Nutrition, Hygiene, and Water Access
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia - ORDA Ethiopia's the Healthy Villages Program (HVP) conducted Growth Monitoring and Promotion (GMP) for 9,165 children (4,787 girls), achieving an impressive success rate of 174%. Among these children, 1,496 were underweight, 694 were stunted, 2,203 were moderately malnourished (MAM), and 573 were severely malnourished (SAM). Additionally, the program reached 11,457 individuals (8,608 women) with evidence-based and tailored Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) messages on gender-sensitive nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), and food security. Twenty-five nutrition sales agents were trained to produce locally processed complementary foods, benefiting 2,416 vulnerable pregnant and lactating women.
Capacity-building training on poultry management was provided to 566 women, who received a total of 2,830 three-month-old pullets. Fourteen Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) groups were organized at the village level, and 46 government and project staff, along with 28 PLA facilitators, were trained on PLA methodology. Improved sanitation facilities, including sex-segregated latrines and hand washing facilities, were constructed in two primary schools, directly benefiting 1,781 school community members. Hygiene promotion activities resulted in improved sanitation facilities in 10,660 households.
The rural pipe system was rehabilitated with solar pumps, serving eight water points and providing potable water to 4,015 community members. Three new shallow boreholes were also drilled, supplying water to 1,550 community members. A new rural pipe system water scheme benefited 759 community members. Training on Multiple Use Services (MUS) and the installation of 124 rope and washer pumps, along with the provision of water filter technology to 3,100 women, further enhanced water access and quality. Thirty-six water associations received training on water scheme facility management. Thanks to #MaxFoundation. the support of this project.
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia - ORDA Ethiopia's the Healthy Villages Program (HVP) conducted Growth Monitoring and Promotion (GMP) for 9,165 children (4,787 girls), achieving an impressive success rate of 174%. Among these children, 1,496 were underweight, 694 were stunted, 2,203 were moderately malnourished (MAM), and 573 were severely malnourished (SAM). Additionally, the program reached 11,457 individuals (8,608 women) with evidence-based and tailored Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) messages on gender-sensitive nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), and food security. Twenty-five nutrition sales agents were trained to produce locally processed complementary foods, benefiting 2,416 vulnerable pregnant and lactating women.
Capacity-building training on poultry management was provided to 566 women, who received a total of 2,830 three-month-old pullets. Fourteen Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) groups were organized at the village level, and 46 government and project staff, along with 28 PLA facilitators, were trained on PLA methodology. Improved sanitation facilities, including sex-segregated latrines and hand washing facilities, were constructed in two primary schools, directly benefiting 1,781 school community members. Hygiene promotion activities resulted in improved sanitation facilities in 10,660 households.
The rural pipe system was rehabilitated with solar pumps, serving eight water points and providing potable water to 4,015 community members. Three new shallow boreholes were also drilled, supplying water to 1,550 community members. A new rural pipe system water scheme benefited 759 community members. Training on Multiple Use Services (MUS) and the installation of 124 rope and washer pumps, along with the provision of water filter technology to 3,100 women, further enhanced water access and quality. Thirty-six water associations received training on water scheme facility management. Thanks to #MaxFoundation. the support of this project.