“I get to live for my baby boy”
Chaltu’s cervical cancer test was positive: they found potentially harmful
Inequality can affect girls from the moment they are born. Many young girls undergo harmful practices such as female genital mutilation (FGM), and despite child marriage being illegal in Ethiopia, 40% of girls are married by the age of 18.
We believe girls and women are the key to building long-term change.
By protecting girls and promoting women’s voices, our partners are building a safer, more equal world.
We partner with local organisations who provide support and opportunities for women and girls. Through their projects, they are:
If you have any questions about our partners’ work supporting women and girls please do get in touch.
Women and girls
22,613 people were reached by Women Extension Workers, supporting communities to end FGM and child marriage.
40 survivors of sexual and gender-based violence participated in business skills training, and guidance and counselling sessions.
14,898 women were screened for cervical cancer, with ongoing care and support for those who needed treatment.
Chaltu’s cervical cancer test was positive: they found potentially harmful
With small interventions, our partners are helping girls like Kalkidan,
APDA is dedicated to ending harmful practices, including female genital mutilation (FGM), child marriage and the lack of rights for women in marriage. Their Women Extension Workers are trusted role models for girls. Through their outreach work, they support women and girls in their communities, visiting and speaking to girls and listening to their daily challenges and difficulties. They also work alongside religious leaders who, as respected authorities, can lead by example to bring an end to harmful practices.
Wings of Healing provide free screening and treatment of cervical cancer. In Ethiopia, where most cervical cancer cases are detected late and treatment is often unaffordable, this work is saving lives. Their inclusive programme also reaches women from poorer backgrounds who struggle to access healthcare. Looking forward, they aim to continue expanding their services, particularly to reach women living with HIV and ultimately prevent cervical cancer.
Nexus Ethiopia works primarily with women and children, through three core pillars: humanitarian, development and peace building. They are supporting women survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Tigray, through business skills training, counselling and referral to specialised care.
N4ED supports young women and their children in Addis Ababa who are living below the poverty line and vulnerable to malnutrition. By providing the skills and money to set up small businesses with other mothers, women are economically and socially empowered, and household income ensures children are well fed and can go on to learn – investing in future generations.
