Tesfa Berhan Child and Family Development Organization

Tesfa Berhan Advocates SRHR Funding at CORHA Conference

Tesfa Berhan Advocates for SRHR Funding Solutions at 5th Annual CORHA Conference

Tesfa Berhan Child and Family Development Organization participated in the 5th Annual CORHA SRHR Conference and General Assembly, focusing on the pressing issue of reduced global funding for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). With the conference theme "From Global to Local Focus on SRHR," the event provided a crucial platform for stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies. Tesfa Berhan shown its successful SRHR programs, demonstrating its commitment to improving reproductive health outcomes and solidifying its position within the consortium. The organization used the opportunity to network with governmental, non-governmental, and private sector entities. In response to the funding shortfall, participants actively advocated for locally driven solutions, emphasizing the critical need for enhanced collaboration, strategic resource mobilization, and data-informed strategies.

Partnering for Development

Tesfa Berhan and AZ Africa Global Investment Partner for Development in Ethiopia

Tesfa Berhan Child and Family Development Organization and AZ Africa Global Investment formalized a strategic partnership on December 31, 2024, in Addis Ababa, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The partnership focuses on capacity building, resource mobilization, digitalization, program development and implementation, and policy advocacy. Tesfa Berhan brings over 15 years of experience in humanitarian relief, child protection, climate change initiatives, and women's empowerment in Ethiopia. This collaboration combines AZ Africa's expertise in strategic investment and resource mobilization with Tesfa Berhan's community impact, creating innovative solutions to address Ethiopia's challenges. Both organizations are committed to empowering communities, driving meaningful change, and promoting resilience and development nationwide.

CSO’s Week

Tesfa Berhan CFDO Showcases Community Development at 4th CSO’s Week

Tesfa Berhan Child and Family Development Organization (Tesfa Berhan CFDO), in partnership with ChildFund Ethiopia, participated in the 4th Civil Society Organization’s (CSO) Week held on December 6-7, 2024, at the Ghion Hotel in Addis Ababa. The event showcased the work of CSOs across Ethiopia. With over 15 years of experience in community development, Tesfa Berhan CFDO highlighted its innovative programs, transformative initiatives, and success stories. The CSO week provided an opportunity for Tesfa Berhan CFDO to connect with government officials, fellow CSO representatives, and other stakeholders to share knowledge, celebrate achievements, and build stronger collaborations.

Annual Staff Meeting Conducted

On July 8, 2023, annual staff meeting held in Woldia Field Office. 37 employees, including 13 women, from the Woldia, Dessie, and Lalibela Field Offices participated in and became familiar with the organization's strategic priorities and other working procedures. Project performance reviewed, challenges discussed, and recommendations forwarded for the projects named: Rebuilding Economies of Women in Conflict Affected Areas of North Wollo; Play Matters- Emergency Response Mechanism, and Joining Forces for Child Protection in Emergency. Ato Terefe Sisay, the Executive Director of Tesfa Berhan, gave crucial comments throughout the day to highlight the good work already being done, fill in any gaps, and provide the project participants with high-quality services.

Management Committee Members Monitored and supported Projects at North and South Wollo Zones

Members of the management committee observed project performance between July 9 and July 23, 2023. The project sites in the Woldia, Dessie, and Lalibela Field Offices have been visited by the team. Cash voucher support, food and non-food item supports, saving groups (VSLA), child protection issues at schools, classroom renovation, school feeding, WASH activities, and entrepreneurial skills of women in conflict-affected areas of North Wollo were therefore visited and technically supported to boost the changes being displayed and speed up the implementation to address the intended targets with all its quality.

Improved seed and chemical fertilizer distributed to conflict affected farmers

300 farmers who have been affected by conflict in Efratana Gedem Woreda have been supported with improved seed and chemical fertilizer on July 16-18, 2023. 7500 Kg of improved seed, 15000 Kg of UREA and NPSB chemical fertilizer in total have been distributed in Mehalwenz, Yeserdo, Meskelber, Lulge, Aglamajete, Ankarkobokob and Gotemgojo kebeles of Efratana Gedem Woreda. The support as a result helped the farmers to sow their crops and so that they will support their family.