Dire Dewa Housing Project
We build strength, stability, and self reliance through shelter
As part of Habitat for Humanity, we are always passionate about the value of a decent shelter and its positive impact on the lives of families and communities. We believe that the critical challenges related to housing and basic services can be mitigated through collaborative efforts from all stakeholders in the sector.
Stories from Our Work
New Home, New Hope!
With support from generous partners, Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia assists families to move to new houses, access better opportunities and lead dignified life. We run diverse and integrated projects tailored to address the housing needs of families affected by various forms of vulnerabilities. In one year, we supported more than 50 families to move to new homes, enhancing their health, safety and better living conditions.
I can proudly speak this is my home.
Behailu Gebremickael, a son of Korean War Veteran, lived in the old house for 46 years. He is a guard at private firm; his income is not sufficient to lead his life. He used to live in old and deteriorated house with leaking roof, broken walls, and floor. He had no alternative income to renovate the old house or construct a new one. Thanks to LG Electronics support to realize ‘Life’s Good: Hope Village’ Housing and WASH Project, Bahailu and other families have just moved to houses. Bahailu speaks about the the difference a new home can make:
Impact of Our Work
Families get access to safe water through WASH Program
24000
Families moved to new houses in urban and semi-urban areas
2800
Families reached through improved sanitation and live in healthy environment
43000
Community members supported through Disaster risk reduction WASH construction
35000
Families assisted through non-food items
58000
People received hygiene awareness and capacity building trainings
80000
More Stories from Our Work
Stand for Her Land Project (S4HL)
Habitat for Humanity Ethiopian launched the Stand for Her Land(S4HL) campaign in November 2022 and preparation work has been made since then to catalyze the movement across the country. Following the launch of the campaign Country Coalition was formed on January 31, 2023, in Addis Ababa with the participation of governments and non-governmental partners.
Debre Berhan-Emproved Energy for homes
Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia provides improved energy saving stoves to families who have no alternatives for energy at household level in the town of Debere Berhan and neighbouring localities. Etegegn Bekele is one of family heads who started to use improved stove. ‘’The new stove saves not only saves firewood but improves health condition,’’ Etagegn Bekele said.
Assisting Families to Build Their Future
Not Just a toilet!
Genet Sherif is one of the mothers who are struggling to make a living for their families with meagre income in Addis Ababa, Lideta Sub City. She has two sons; one of them is daily laborer and the other do not have job. Genet and her family live in the area for 30 years.
Improved sanitation for female students
Families who live in slum areas of Laga Tafo, a town close to Addis Ababa, do not have proper sanitation facilities; this in turn exposes them to health and safety risks. Female students from these families face challenges both at home and in school.
Office Tel : (+251) 116 600 195
Physical Address: Bole Sub City, Wereda 6, Gurd Shola, next to Century Mall
Postal Address: P. O. Box 8953 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Email: info@habitatethiopia.org