Links to Organizations in Ethiopia

The National links section lists organizations working on HIV/AIDS and related issues in Ethiopia. For a specific international organization supporting HIV/AIDS issues (such as UN bodies and international NGOs) you should explore the HIV/AIDS Organization database section of the National ARC website at http://www.etharc.org.

Catholic Relief Services – Ethiopia
http://www.catholicrelief.org/where_we_work/africa/ethiopia
In Ethiopia, CRS promotes food security in areas prone to famine or food shortages through community-based activities profiled on this site. Complementing these goals are CRS’ activities in HIV/AIDS programming, which aim to reduce stigma, poverty, and inequalities and burdens, faced by women.

Christian Relief and Development Association (CRDA) – Ethiopia
http://www.crdaethiopia.org
CRDA is committed to poverty reduction and famine relief through empowering people to bring about social change. CRDA serves as a networking hub for member agencies to encourage information exchange, build capacity, and enhance collective learning through technical support, training programs, and information.

Fatumatu Zahara Aid Organization (FZAO) – Ethiopia
http://www.fatumatu.org
This aid organization offers a care and support program for AIDS orphans in Ethiopia, primarily in urban areas of Amhara Region.

Fifty Lemons – Ethiopia
http://www.50lemons.com
Fifty Lemons works through partnership-based programming to make the HIV/AIDS pandemic manageable. The site features outlines of its different projects and programs (including anti-AIDS club support, sponsorship and care of orphans, youth prevention education, and youth behavior research).

A Glimmer of Hope – Ethiopia
http://www.aglimmerofhope.org/ethiopia
A Glimmer of Hope is one of the only NGOs operating solely in rural Ethiopia. Its site contains an overview of the situation facing vulnerable people in rural areas, especially women and children. A Glimmer of Hope focuses on developing sustainable, long-term solutions in health, education, water, and HIV/AIDS.

LIFESIGNS – Ethiopia
http://www.visualaids.org/lifesigns
LIFESIGNS is a project active in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia, employing techniques of peer counseling along with public community visual and performance art to promote HIV/AIDS awareness, prevention, and sensitivity to those living with HIV/AIDS. The website shows examples of LIFESIGNS' art, descriptions of their projects, their mission, as well as ways to support this grassroots project.

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) – Ethiopia
http://www.msf.org/countries/index.cfm?indexid=D53B2249-847B-482C-8D9D177AE8B95CC7
This site features current news updates about health in Ethiopia, articles and analysis about these problems, and information about MSF’s efforts to combat these problems, one of which is HIV/AIDS.

People to People – Ethiopia
http://www.peoplepeople.org/p2p/index.cfm
People to People is an NGO involved in Ethiopia and other parts of sub-Saharan Africa. Its activities include aid to orphans; home-based care training; raising awareness of HIV through anti-AIDS clubs and other preventive efforts; and advocacy, laboratory development, and training for HIV/AIDS drugs. The website features descriptions of all these projects, as well as a Virtual Clinic, in which users can ask expert doctors questions about HIV/AIDS online.

USAID/Ethiopia
http://www.usaidethiopia.org/HPN/HIV_AIDS.htm
This site is home to a fact sheet on HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia, though at present the statistics are outdated (most are from 2000 or before). However, many of the conclusions and recommendations are still valid.

CDC - Ethiopia
http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/od/gap/countries/ethiopia.htm
This page gives information about the CDC Global AIDS Program (GAP) in Ethiopia. It gives an overview of the GAP program activities and accomplishments in Ethiopia.

UNDP Ethiopia
http://www.et.undp.org/hiv/hiv.htm
This site provides an overview of the epidemic in Ethiopia, coverage of local meetings on HIV/AIDS, as well as links to Ethiopia-relevant UNAIDS publications on HIV.

UNECA – International
http://www.uneca.org
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa features a number of resources for economists and laymen, and some multi-sectoral analysis about the impact of HIV/AIDS on African economies and social structure.