Ethiopia Flashcards
How many people lack safe water sources?
60 million
What is the name of Water4Ethiopia’s partner?
Ethiopian Orthodox Church Inter-Church Aid Commission (EOC-DICAC)
What is Water4Ethiopia’s mission?
To improve access to clean water, hygiene, and sanitation across Ethiopia.
How many people have they benefitted?
5,300 individuals and aiming to reach 1,180 more with ongoing initiatives.
Where are completed projects located?
Dodo
Koelle
Maje-Azwara
Dodo
2012
Capped spring
550 people
Koelle
2015
Hand-pumped well
335 people
Maje-Azwara
2015
Hand-dug well
375 individuals
Where are current projects located?
Lolo
Getiesemane
Dong
Explain bottled water initiative
Each purchase of a water bottle contributes to funding for water projects in Ethiopia.
Consumers can track their impact through unique codes on each bottle
Related Wellbeing issues
Malnutrition
Waterborne diseases
Limited education
Examples of waterborne disease
Cholera
Diarrhea
Typhoid
Malaria
How does lack of access to water affect education?
Children, especially girls, often miss school due to illness or the need to fetch water from distant sources, reducing literacy rates and economic growth,
How many children are attending primary school?
45%
How is stress and anxiety created when there is a lack of access to clean water?
There is a mental burden of securing water
Women face safety risks, including violence, when collecting water.
What have the Water4Ethiopia projects ensured?
Sustainability
Hygiene programs
Improved public health
Better water access
