Together for Children's Rights in Ethiopia

KNH and its partner organisations are committed to empowering children and protecting their rights in Ethiopia. Through education, community development, and humanitarian support, we work to ensure that every child — especially those facing hardship — can grow up healthy, safe, and with hope for the future. Our projects focus on sustainable change by strengthening families and communities, promoting equality, and building resilience in times of crisis. In times of drought, we also provide quick help and stability.

Our Focus of Work

Education and Empowerment

We support children’s access to quality education and vocational training, helping them build the skills they need for a self-determined life. Through community-based programs and self-help groups, we especially empower girls and women to take active roles in shaping their future.

Nutrition, Water and Sustainable Agriculture

We support families with better farming methods, clean drinking water, and healthy food. By strengthening local livelihoods, we help families provide for their children and improve overall health and well-being.

Protection and Inclusion of Vulnerable Children

KNH stands with children in particularly difficult circumstances — including children with disabilities, those living on the streets or working children. We strive to ensure that all children are respected, included, and able to live as equal members of their families and communities.

Facts and Figures

38

projects

759 714

supported children

1973

start of work

Impressions from our Projects

Children at a drinking water fountain in Ethiopia (Source: Jakob Studnar)

Women fill their water canisters at a cistern in Ethiopia (Quelle: Jakob Studnar)

Two girls from Ethiopia pay attention in class (Quelle: Jakob Studnar)

Girls and boys eat in a school in Ethiopia – Humanitarian aid for victims of drought (Quelle: Frank Rothe)

In the region of Oromia in Ethiopia are hungry and thirsty (Source: Jakob Studnar)

Our partner organisations

Consortium of SHG Approach Promoters (CoSAP)
Development Expertise Centre (DEC)
Enhanced Rural Self Help Association (ERSHA)
Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus Development and Social Services Commission (EECMY DASSC)
Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church Child and Family Affairs Organization (EOTC CFAO)
Facilitator for Change (FC)
Forum for Sustainable Child Empowerment (FSCE)
Jerusalem Children and Community Development Organization (JeCCDO)
Mission for Community Development Programme (MCDP)
Organization for Child Development and Transformation (CHADET)
Organization for Protection and Rehabilitation of Female Street Children (OPRIFS)
Oromo Grassroots Development Initiative (HUNDEE)
Rapid Action for Participatory Inclusive Development (RAPID)