Where We Work

Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia has been working in 20 towns and rural areas for the last 30 years. As we aim to assist individuals, families and communities to transform their living conditions, we leverage participation of local administration, community leaders and volunteers. . 

Pivotal to our work is partnership with government and community representatives to asses the need for housing, safe water and improved sanitation. Selection of target communities and families to be served is carried out based on pre-defined criteria giving priority to urban and rural areas most affected by poverty and various contexts of vulnerability. About 70% of housing units in Ethiopia require total replacement and only 17% of the population practice improved hygiene behaviors. Access to improved sanitation is only 28% at national level and only 57% of the 117 million Ethiopians have access to safe drinking water.

Given the complex nature of poverty, vulnerability  and high need in the country, selection of communities and families require involvement of stake holders and target family members. Depending on the availability of resources, we regularly review target locations and move to areas with highest needs.
Partner family selection criteria:
 Situation of housing and sanitation
 Low or no income

 Women headed family
 Various forms of disabilities
o Disability
o Health status
o Old age
 Family size-number of children