Education Support (Girl & Scholarship) project is currently underway in Sidama National Regional State.
Livelihood Resilience
Following the strategic shift of GOAL Ethiopia to “Graduation Approach” CoC is implementing a project entitled “Livelihood Resilience” in Hawassa City Administration to identify the most destitute households and place them on an upward trajectory out of poverty.
Education and Child Protection Integrated Program in South Omo Zone
Boys and girls in the South Omo Zone face various protection concerns and risks.
Foster Enabling and Supportive Environment for Girls
Education is one of the primary vehicles to open future opportunities for the Girls.
Rehabilitating Open Markets for Women Petty Traders in Bahir Dar
One of the persisting problems in a conflict hit and under state of emergency in Amhara regional state’s urban economy is unbalanced unemployment that disfavored women
New Project Launching: Reaching Every Child with Immunization in Humanitarian Settings
Center of Concern, in collaboration with the International Rescue Committee, has launched a vital immunization project targeting over 9,500 zero-dose children in fragile and conflict-affected districts across Oromia and Southern Regional States, aiming to reduce child morbidity and mortality rates by integrating quality immunization services with primary health care platforms in these humanitarian settings.
Handover of Classroom Blocks (PCF)
Center of Concern, with support from Pestalozzi Children’s Foundation, has significantly improved educational infrastructure in South Omo Zone by constructing and reconstructing multiple classroom blocks across six primary schools, enhancing the learning environment and community engagement while fostering a more child-friendly atmosphere for quality education.
Education and Child Protection Integrated Program in South Omo Zone.
Center of Concern has launched an ambitious Education and Child Protection Integrated Program in South Omo Zone, Ethiopia, aiming to enhance quality education and child protection for over 13,500 children across 21 schools in three districts, with activities ranging from teacher training and school infrastructure improvements to community awareness campaigns and strengthening local child protection services.
Dignity Kits distributed to vulnerable and adolescent school girls
Center of Concern, partnering with Edget Baandnet Children’s Center, distributed comprehensive menstrual hygiene kits to 622 schoolgirls in Hawassa, Dore, and Dale, aiming to reduce absenteeism during menstruation by providing reusable sanitary pads, underwear, towels, and soap, while also offering guidance on proper kit usage in collaboration with local education officials.