Handicap International has been present in Ethiopia since 1986. Currently, our programme operates in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, and in eastern Ethiopia (the town of Dire Dawa and the Somali Region of Ethiopia). Our activities focus on three main areas: physical rehabilitation and training, promoting the rights of people with disabilities, and the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Key Facts - Ethiopia
• Population: 85.2 million
• Average Income (per person): $800 per year
• Life Expectancy: 55 years
• Human Development: ranked 171st out of 182 countries
Sources: CIA 2009 / UNDP HDR 2009
Our Activities
Urban accessibility in Addis Ababa
This project is comprised of three activities:
• Ensuring the accessibility of certain schools and health centres in Addis Ababa.
• Raising the awareness of local stakeholders.
• Providing technical training to professionals.
Improving rehabilitation services
This project aims to strengthen and develop physiotherapy services provided at hospitals in Dire Dawa and Jijiga, by providing practical training for recently qualified physiotherapists, and working in hospitals to upgrade technical resources and improve the referral system.
Controlling HIV/AIDS
Handicap International is supporting an ambitious project to halt the spread of HIV/AIDS in eastern Ethiopia and Somaliland, adapted to the needs of migrant populations. The project aims to contain infection rates and promote the continuous cross-border care and monitoring of infected patients. Handicap International assists community associations and existing health services in the fields of prevention, testing, patient support, and medical care.
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