Program Priorities
Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Disability rights and advocacy helps to make persons with disabilities and the general public aware, so governments can be held accountable.
Inclusive Health Services
Increased awareness among health professionals to provide basic health services, and make referrals for specialized services, to persons with disabilities, and their families by 2023.
Inclusive Education
Improved design and implementation of inclusive education policies and legal frameworks for students with disabilities by 2023 as a result of ECDD support.
Inclusive Livelihoods
Increased number of individuals with disabilities earning income through participation in sustainable self and group income-generating activities by 2023
Social Inclusion and Protection
Improved design and implementation of inclusive social protection policies and practices for persons with disabilities by 2023
Inclusive Humanitarian Assistance and Emergency Response
Disability inclusion in all
phases of emergency response and preparedness is crucial and required.
Minch
One-stop Disability Information Platform.
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EBDN
Ethiopian Business & Disability Network.
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Stories
The Success Story of Zeyba Ashenafi
Sewing Strength from Adversity Zeyiba Ashenafi is a 34-year-old lady with physical impairment lives in Addis Abeba. According to her family, the cause of impairment was due to a medical error when she was 2 years old.Zeyiba started her education when she was 4 years...
Simegnew, the Symbol of Resilience
Simegnew is a 29-year-old youth with a severe physical disability. He lives in Motta City Administration, East Gojjam Zone of the Amhara Region. He completed his education up to Grade 10. According to his parents, Simegnew suddenly lost his ability to walk when he was...
Emebet Asaye– a Symbol of Change
Emebet Asaye, a 30-year-old woman with a physical disability in Bahir Dar, exemplifies resilience and determination. After earning her BSc in Animal Science from Debre Tabor University in 2016, she faced significant barriers in securing employment due to her...
DINSEFA MISBAH– “THE INVINCIBLE”
From Loss to Leadership: A Story of Unyielding Determination Dinsefa, a 33-year-old resident of Addis Ketema Sub-City in Addis Ababa, embodies resilience and transformation. Known today as “The Invincible”, his journey from adversity to ambition reflects the spirit of...
News
Deafness Does Not Hinder Vehicle Driving!
ECDD, through its FELM-funded ADVANCE project, organized a pioneering training for traffic police, Deaf associations, the Human Rights Commission, and driving schools following the recent regulations by the City Government of Addis Ababa and the Drivers, Vehicle...
ECDD Successfully Concluded EQIEP-II Project, Boosting Inclusive Education for Thousands in Amhara and SNNPR
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – June 10, 2025 – The Ethiopian Center for Disability and Development (ECDD) proudly announces the successful completion of its flagship “Ensuring Quality and Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities Program – Phase II (EQIEP-II).”...
Ethiopia Strengthens Inclusive Skills Training with Revamped Guidelines
ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia is taking significant strides toward a more inclusive future for persons with disabilities. The Ethiopian Centre for Disability and Development (ECDD), working closely with the Ministry of Labour and Skills (MoLS) and other vital partners, has...
Successful implementation of PRIDE Project
Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Promoting Rights and Inclusion for Disability Empowerment (PRIDE) Activity was a transformative initiative that advanced the economic empowerment of youth with disabilities (YwDs) across Ethiopia....
Testimonials
The Empower project has become a turning point to change the medical based socially constructed community to think about an inclusive higher learning institute in the area of teaching, research and community service engagement.
Sp/Ne/Edu/Support Center Directorate Director.
“Tekle, who is 28, 10+3, sociable and active, is a barber in a rented small shop. Almaz, who is 25, 10th grade, has many skills to support their life. She makes sauce named datta /ዳጣ/ basically from green pepper and pepper powder /በርበሬ/ when ordered to prepare and dresses women’s hair in traditional way /ሹሩባ/.
Couples benefited from SRH and life skill Training
ECDD implemented Accessibility modification works at the Debre Berhan University.
On behalf of Debre Berhan University I am would like to express my heartfelt thanks to ECDD/EMPOWER Project for their ongoing support.
Gender and Cross Cutting Issues Directorate Director /Debre Berhan University
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