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United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Launches New Empowered Communities Program to Help Ethiopians Take Charge of their Health

The $35 million dollar project is designed to ensure that all community members, including the most marginalized, have access to Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent services

The United States launched a new program that will engage Ethiopian communities in health-related decision-making, to improve knowledge and understanding of their rights, available services, and fee structures, so that they can manage their own health.  The $35 million dollar project is designed to ensure that all community members, including…

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United States Embassy Hosts Interfaith Iftar to Promote Peace and Unity

Religious leaders from Ethiopia’s different faith groups attended the iftar including the EIASC, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, the Catholic Church, Protestant churches, Beta Israel Jewish Community, and the Inter-Religious Council of Ethiopia

Religious leaders from the wide range of Ethiopian faith groups play a crucial role in promoting peace, unity, and harmony. On March 26, U.S. Ambassador Ervin Massinga hosted an interfaith iftar dinner at his residence to bring together faith leaders from Ethiopia’s different religious groups to celebrate the Muslim holy month…

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United States (U.S.) Embassy Hosts Ethiopian Women Leaders to Advance Inclusion in Political Processes

The workshop was part of a series of U.S. State Department-organized women’s political engagement seminars among women from the Horn of Africa

The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa hosted on March 28, 2024, an experience-sharing and networking workshop entitled, “Advancing Women’s Inclusion in Political Processes.”  In honor of Women’s History Month and the 120th anniversary of U.S. – Ethiopia relations, the event engaged more than 100 women leaders from Ethiopia’s government agencies, political parties, civil society,…

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United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Announced New Funding Initiatives to Fight Tuberculosis at the 18th Annual National Tuberculosis Research Conference

Mission Director (MD) Scott Hocklander shared the news that Ethiopia is one of a limited number of countries that will benefit from the new “USAID Global Accelerator Plus Initiative,” to help end TB by 2030

National Tuberculosis (TB) Research Conference officially opened in Addis Ababa on March 21, 2024, with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in attendance.  Organized by the Ministry of Health and partners, the event ran until March 24th, culminating with the celebration of World TB Day. Unique to this…

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United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Announces More Than $80 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Ethiopia

This funding will support USAID humanitarian partners providing urgently needed assistance to the most vulnerable communities

Today, the United States, through USAID, announced more than $80 million in additional humanitarian assistance to help people affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia. USAID Assistant to the Administrator for the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance Sonali Korde announced the funding during her visit to the country. According to…

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United States donates Tuberculosis Testing Machines worth $3 Million

The donation of these 156 TB testing machines is part of USAID’s commitment to supporting the people of Ethiopia to successfully treat TB cases nationwide

On February 23, the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) donated 156 cutting-edge tuberculosis (TB) testing machines – worth $3 million – to the people of Ethiopia.  These new machines will reduce the time it takes to diagnose TB from as long as six weeks…

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United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Improves Nutrition for Women, Children, and Adolescent Girls with $70 Million Community Nutrition Project

The project aligns with the U.S. government’s sustained, comprehensive investments in health, agriculture, WASH, education, and other sectors to address high malnutrition situation in Ethiopia

On February 8, USAID Mission Director Scott Hocklander and the Minister of Health Dr. Lia Tadesse, on her last day as Minister, launched a new $70 million Feed the Future Ethiopia Community Nutrition Activity. The project aligns with the U.S. government’s sustained, comprehensive investments in health, agriculture, WASH, education, and other…

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To Build the Capacity of English Language Educators, United States (U.S.) Embassy and British Council Train University English Language Improvement Center Leaders

This workshop and these programs are examples of how the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia has been investing in English teacher training, both online and in classrooms

Quality English education is essential for opening educational and economic opportunities for Ethiopian students and it is crucial for Ethiopia to achieve its long-term development goals.  Well-trained English educators versed in modern, research-backed, student-centered teaching methodologies at the university and secondary levels are the key to improving the quality of…

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Ambassador Massinga Travels to Somali Region, Meets with Somali Regional President and Visits United States (U.S) Partnerships in the Region

The Ambassador also met with Jigjiga University President Dr. Beshir Abdulahi

Ambassador Ervin Massinga, the United States Ambassador to Ethiopia, visited Jigjiga Somali region to meet with Somali Regional President H.E. Mustafe Omer.  Ambassador Massinga discussed U.S engagement in the region with the Regional President. The Ambassador also met with Jigjiga University President Dr. Beshir Abdulahi.  At the university, he discussed the…

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Ethiopia: To Foster Understanding and Respect, United States (U.S.) Embassy Hosts Interfaith Christmas Dinner

In welcoming the faith leaders to his home, Ambassador Massinga praised Ethiopia’s ancient history of religious harmony, acceptance, and diversity

Sharing a holiday meal around a common table is a tradition rooted in the faiths of every major religion.  In order to foster understanding, respect, and dialogue among Ethiopians of different religious backgrounds and to promote peace and national unity, on January 30, U.S. Ambassador Ervin Massinga hosted an Interfaith…