
Education and Child Protection Sector
We ensure access to quality education and protect vulnerable children from harm and exploitation.
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EST.1999, Ethiopia
We're dedicated to creating a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and prosper.
At OWDA, we are committed to upholding the trust you place in us, recognizing that trust is the foundation of our work. As a nonprofit organization, we are deeply dedicated to making a meaningful and tangible impact on the lives of those in need. Our mission is rooted in the belief that collective action can transform challenges into opportunities, and we are driven by the responsibility to foster long-term, sustainable change through our diverse programs and initiatives.
Whether it's providing access to education, healthcare, or resources for economic empowerment, we strive to uplift individuals and entire communities. With your support, we can continue building a brighter future for people around the world, offering hope and creating pathways to prosperity.
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We introduce innovative solutions in WASH, education, child protection, health and nutrition, and livelihoods to uplift and enhance the lives of Ethiopia's most at-risk populations.
We ensure access to quality education and protect vulnerable children from harm and exploitation.
We promote sustainable solutions to combat hunger and improve livelihoods for families in need.
We provide clean water, sanitation, and essential non-food items to enhance health and hygiene.
We deliver vital healthcare services and nutrition support to improve the well-being of communities.


We ensure access to quality education and protect vulnerable children from harm and exploitation.
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We promote sustainable solutions to combat hunger and improve livelihoods for families in need.
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We provide clean water, sanitation, and essential non-food items to enhance health and hygiene.
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We deliver vital healthcare services and nutrition support to improve the well-being of communities.
Learn moreOWDA actively operates across every zone within the Somali Regional State, striving to guarantee that our programs not only reach but also provide critical assistance to the most marginalized and vulnerable communities. By addressing the unique needs of these underserved populations, we ensure that no community is left behind, reinforcing our commitment to equitable and inclusive support throughout the entire region.

The GAC-funded BOE intervention transformed Parent‑Teacher‑Student Associations from passive, compliance‑focused groups into dynamic, accountable, and results‑oriented leadership structures, driving real, measurable change across four target schools in Dollo Bay.
Strengthening School Governance and Inclusive Education in Dollo Bay IDP Schools






Leads OWDA overall, setting strategy, representing the organisation to donors and government, and accountable to the Board of Directors and General Assembly for delivery across every programme.

Oversees the design and delivery of OWDA's programmes across education, health and nutrition, WASH and livelihoods, from proposal through implementation to reporting.

Runs field operations across the Somali Regional State, coordinating the zone offices, field teams and the day to day relationships with regional and woreda authorities.
