Our Honorable Partners
JSI Ethiopia
JSI Ethiopia
- JSI and SDA Expand Primary Healthcare Partnership with New Initiatives (2023-Present)
- Hawassa, Ethiopia – Building on a strong tradition of collaboration, John Snow, Inc. (JSI) and the Sidama Development Association (SDA) have launched new primary healthcare interventions since 2023 to address emerging health priorities in the region.
- Recent Interventions (2023-Onward):
- 🌡️ Digital Health Transformation
- Deployment of electronic community health information systems in 15 health centers
- Training 200+ health workers on digital health tools
GIZ Ethiopia
GIZ Ethiopia
- GIZ operates in Ethiopia on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and other national and international partners. In line with the Ethiopian Government’s objectives, Germany’s development cooperation with Ethiopia focuses on three priority areas.
Korean Water Resources Corporation
Korean Water Resources Corporation
- With the government’s effort to promote the heavy chemical industry and to advance Korea’s industrial structure, the Korea Water Resources Corporation Act was enacted and promulgated on August 3, 1966 in accordance with the National Land Development Plan and the ‘Korea Water Resources Corporation’ was accordingly established on November 16, 1967.
ACSO - የሲቪል ማህበረሰብ ድርጅቶች ባለስልጣን
ACSO - የሲቪል ማህበረሰብ ድርጅቶች ባለስልጣን
- Ethiopia has a long history of traditional community-based organizations (iddir, equb, debo etc…). However, according to some documents the emergence of formal civil society organizations in the 1960s, during Emperor Haile Selassie’s reign.
Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Council
ECSOC
- The ECSOC Secretariat exists for the purpose of: coordination, information sharing, advocacy, coordinate policy/position paper production, members /government/donorengagement and engagement on other strategic issues regarding the sector as well as national matters.
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency
(TİKA)
- Since 2023, the Sidama Development Association (SDA) and Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) have collaborated on modern beekeeping and fishing projects in Ethiopia’s Sidama Region. These initiatives aim to increase productivity, improve livelihoods, and promote sustainable practices in two key sectors:
- Key Aspects of the TIKA-SDA Beekeeping Project in Sidama
- Provision of Modern Beekeeping Equipment
- >Distribution of Langstroth hives, honey extractors, protective gear, and processing tools to replace traditional, less productive methods.
- >Improved honey quality and yield through standardized beekeeping practices.
- >Training & Skill Development
- >Workshops on hive management, disease control, and sustainable harvesting.
- >Training on hygienic processing, packaging, and branding to meet market demands.
- >Cooperatives & Market Access
- Strengthening beekeeping cooperatives to enhance collective bargaining power.
- Linking Sidama beekeepers to domestic and export markets, boosting incomes.
- Environmental & Economic Benefits
- Increased pollination for coffee and other crops, supporting local agriculture.
- Creation of jobs and alternative livelihoods, especially for women and youth.
- TIKA’s Additional Support in Fishing Communities
- Provision of modern fishing gear (nets, boats, storage equipment).
- Training on sustainable fishing practices and post-harvest handling.
- Cold storage and processing support to reduce post-catch losses.
- Impact
- 500+ beneficiaries (beekeepers, fishers, and processors) gaining improved livelihoods.
- Higher-quality honey and fish products with better market value.
- Long-term sustainability through cooperative models and skill transfer.
- This partnership aligns with Sidama’s agricultural potential, promoting food security, job creation, and export growth.
The International Labour Organization
(ILO)
- ILO Partnership with Sidama Development Association Drives Job Creation Since 2024
- Hawassa, Sidama Region – The International Labour Organization (ILO) has been a key strategic partner of the Sidama Development Association (SDA) since 2024, collaborating on impactful job creation initiatives across the Sidama Region.
- Key Focus Areas of the Partnership:
- 1️⃣ Youth Employment Programs
- Vocational skills training in high-demand sectors (agriculture, construction, hospitality)
- Entrepreneurship development for young business starters
- 2️⃣ Women's Economic Empowerment
- Tailored programs for women in agro-processing and handicrafts
- Access to microfinance and cooperative development support
- 3️⃣ Green Jobs Development
- Training in sustainable agriculture and renewable energy technologies
- Support for eco-tourism ventures
- 4️⃣ Private Sector Engagement
- Facilitating business linkages between trainees and employers
- Promoting decent work standards in local industries
- Impact Since 2024 Launch:
- ✓ 2,500+ youth trained in market-relevant skills
- ✓ 6+ new microbusinesses established
- ✓ 6 new women-led cooperatives formed
- "This partnership represents our shared commitment to creating quality employment opportunities that drive inclusive economic growth," said SDA Executive Director Woynishet Mengesh. "The ILO's technical expertise complements our grassroots reach."
- The collaboration aligns with Ethiopia's National Employment Policy and contributes to SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). Plans include expanding digital skills training and strengthening the region's agribusiness value chains.
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation
(SNV)
- SNV and Sidama Development Association Partner on School Nutrition Program in Hawassa
- Hawassa, Ethiopia – SNV Netherlands Development Organisation has partnered with the Sidama Development Association (SDA) to implement a transformative school feeding initiative, currently providing daily nutritious meals to over 5,000 disadvantaged students across five schools in Hawassa City.
- Key Program Highlights:
- ✔ Targeted Support: Reaching vulnerable children from low-income households
- ✔ Daily Nutrition: Providing balanced meals to enhance learning capacity
- ✔ Local Sourcing: 70% of ingredients procured from smallholder farmers
- ✔ Holistic Approach: Combining feeding with nutrition education
- "This program is about nourishing both minds and futures," said SDA's Education Program Coordinator. "We've already seen improved attendance and concentration in classrooms."
- The initiative forms part of SNV's broader nutrition security programming in Ethiopia and aligns with the government's National School Feeding Policy.
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