Ethiopia

Ethiopia has attracted attention in recent years due to its high economic growth. But ethnic tensions, which erupt in violent conflicts and even civil war, jeopardize this success. In addition, there are repeated devastating plagues of locusts and drought disasters. As a result, many Ethiopians suffer from poverty, lack of access to education and a lack of prospects.

HOW WE HELP

Child sponsorships enable more than 3000 kids to get a school education more

Community building on a »piecework« basis more

FACTS & FIGURES

Capital: Addis Abeba

Area: 1 104 300 km²

Population: 118.6 Mio

Life expectancy: 67.7 years

Children mortality: 32.6 (per 1000)

Alphabetization: 51.8 %

Religions: 43.8 % Ethiopian Orthodox, 31.3 % Muslims, 22.8 % Protestants, 0.7 % Catholics, 1.4 % other

DEADLY DROUGHT

It has not rained in Ethiopia for 2.5 years. The soil is too dry to grow cereals or vegetables. More than 6.8 million people in the Ethiopian lowlands therefore live in the shadow of death.

DEADLY DROUGHT

It has not rained in Ethiopia for 2.5 years. The soil is too dry to grow cereals or vegetables. More than 6.8 million people in the Ethiopian lowlands therefore live in the shadow of death.

Under extreme conditions

They face poisoning, arrest, persecution. Training and encouragement prepare for community building under extreme conditions.