Who We are

Driving Sustainable Development Across Ethiopia and Building a Brighter Future

Strengthening Communities, Shaping Futures

OWDA is a national humanitarian organization dedicated to driving sustainable human development across Ethiopia. Over the years, it has expanded its impact, growing its projects, reach, workforce, and financial capacity.

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OUR MISSION

Building Sustainable Futures Through Strategic Partnerships

OWDA is committed to maintaining and strengthening strategic capacities and partnerships to bring about sustainable development in the lives of underserved populations in Ethiopia. By collaborating with local and international stakeholders, we strive to implement impactful programs that address the root causes of poverty, improve access to essential services, and empower communities to build a brighter, more resilient future.

OUR VISION

Empowering Ethiopia for Sustainable and Equitable Development

OWDA aspires to see an Ethiopia where all people have attained sustainable human development, leading to a prosperous and equitable society. We envision a future where every Ethiopian is empowered with the resources to achieve self-reliance and resilience. By fostering education, health, and social well-being, OWDA aims to create a just, inclusive, and sustainable society where opportunities for growth and prosperity are accessible to all.

OUR PARTNERS

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king logo
unops logo
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Save the Children logo
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ukaid logo
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islam logo
Mercy Corps logo
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humedica logo
unhcr logo
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IOM UN Migration logo
heks logo
german logo
Arche Nova logo
medec logo
wfp logo
denan logo
gavi logo
who logo
education logo
core logo
Cordaid logo
king logo
unops logo
kfw logo
Save the Children logo
deaconess logo
UNICEF logo
unfpa logo
ehf logo
geneva logo
ukaid logo
nca logo
usaid logo
islam logo
Mercy Corps logo
wfp logo
nrc logo
humedica logo
unhcr logo
nca logo
IOM UN Migration logo

OUR JOURNEY

Organizations Background

The Organization for Welfare and Development in Action (OWDA) was founded in December 1999 under registration No. 0421 to provide humanitarian aid to communities affected by the 1999/2000 drought. The highest governing body of OWDA is the General Assembly (GA), which is composed of 53 members. The GA delegates oversight responsibilities to a Board of Directors, consisting of five members elected by the General Assembly for a four-year term.

23+

Years Of Service

100%

Trust Community Service

400+

Projects Completed

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Empowering communities

Empowering communities, shaping brighter futures.