By Grace Oduor | Regional Communications Officer
During times of crisis, Terre des Hommes Netherlands worked quickly to provide life-saving assistance to children and their families. We provided comprehensive child protection services, SGBV prevention and response services as well as psychosocial support to the victims of conflict in the North Shewa Zone of Amhara region.
Key Achievements
In the North Shewa Zone, TdH NL made a huge impact, providing crucial services to vulnerable children and women. Notable achievements include:
Moreover, group-based activities promoting protection, well-being, and learning were conducted for 304 children and 70 women and girls. Training sessions were also organised for staff, government officials, and partners, enhancing their capabilities in child protection, GBV, and psychosocial support.
In North Wollo Zone, we provided comprehensive child protection case management services to 150 vulnerable children with protection concerns, provided Individual Protection Assistance(IPA) to 1,000 children, supported 400 Unaccompanied and Separated children under informal care arrangements with need-based assorted non-food items (blanket, bed sheet, cooking pot and mattress) and provided dignity kit in-kind support to 2,125 women in reproductive age, each received 1,080 ETB to buy a sanitary pad and other materials. We also provided positive parental skills and psychosocial support training for 292 parents and other caregivers. Multi-purpose cash assistance was provided to 1,161 households. Emergency cash assistance was provided to 1176 households using crisis modifier.
Key challenges
The ongoing conflict between the Non State Armed Group (NSAG) named “Fano militia” and Ethiopian Defence Force (EDF) posed significant challenges, resulting in the displacement of people and the suspension of program implementation. However, with a comprehensive security assessment and adaptive measures, our team successfully addressed the changing context, ensuring the safety of our staff and allowing program operations to continue.
Testimonials from beneficiaries
The impact of your support is best captured by the words of those we serve:
¨I had no access to hygiene and sanitary supplies. Now with the assistance of TdH , I have access to hygiene items, my psychological well-being has improved, and I know how to protect myself against violence.¨- Fana*, 16 year old girl living in Majete 01 Kebele Amhara region.
“This support is very important for me. I was completely disappointed but today, my future is becoming bright. Currently, I am free from depression and becoming stronger than before.¨- Marta*- 55-year-old woman living in Ataye town 02 kebele.
¨The support helps me to cope-up with the situation I’m struggling with; I feel emotionally stable and focused on my schooling and my brother is also growing and started to share the burdens that I have faced in my previous times. ¨ Aster*, 15 year old female living in Ataye town 01 Kebele.
Thanks to your generous donation, we have been able to sustain our efforts, providing much-needed support to vulnerable children in Ethiopia. Your continuous support is crucial as it enables us to deliver comprehensive child protection services, SGBV prevention and response services, and psychosocial support to victims of conflict.
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