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Our Vision
“ECDD envisions an inclusive Ethiopia, where persons with disabilities exercise the same rights and have access to the same services and opportunities enjoyed by other citizens”.
Our work
Latest News
Health Sector Disability Inclusion... Thursday, 12 January 2023
ECDD in collaboration with Ministry of Health of Ethiopia launched ‘Health Sector Disability Inclusion (HSDI) Manual and Guideline’ on... Read More...
Health Sector Disability Inclusion... Tuesday, 10 January 2023
ECDD in collaboration with Ministry of Health of Ethiopia launched ‘Health Sector Disability Inclusion (HSDI) Manual and Guideline’ on... Read More...
ECDD conducted ‘Safeguarding,... Monday, 02 January 2023
ECDD conducted ‘Safeguarding, Safety and Security Training’ at first aid assistance on Dec.30,2022 for head office staff and interns at... Read More...
ECDD-EMPOWER Project offered “Learning and Sharing Among Partner Universities Workshop” in “Jimma University” from Nov. 24-25, 2022 in 'Jimma City'
ECDD-EMPOWER Project offered “Learning and Sharing Among Partner Universities Workshop” in “Jimma University” from Nov. 24-25, 2022 in Jimma City. Dr. Tadesse Habtamu, the Vice president of Academic Affairs of ‘Jimma University’, on his opening speech of the workshop remarks equal access of education to all students is important to ‘Jimma University’ and disability inclusion is subject to a series of widespread actions.
Mr. Yohannes Teklay, ECDD Inclusive Education Project Coordinator, explained the workshop creates opportunity to discuss problems of Students with Disabilities (SWDs), unpacking barriers, explore solutions and share experience among ‘Dilla’, ‘Debre Birhan’ and ‘Jimma’ Universities. Further he remarked the workshop is designed to amplify awareness about more accessible environment for all students with different disabilities inside higher education.
The program is funded by Ministry of Foreign Affairs Finland and National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL).
ECDD conducted two days BBS/BDS training in ‘Debre Markos’ Town
Ethiopian Center for Disability and development (ECDD) provided two days training on Basic Business Skills and Business Development Skills (BBS/BDS) for 90 members of Inclusive Village Saving and Loan Association (IVSLA) from July 18-19, 2022 at Debre Markos Town, ‘Tekle Haimanot Secondary School’.
The training covered topics how to create new business and how to expand their business. Scholars and experts explain that business skills required to succeed in running a business activities including people management, risk assessment, market analysis and information gathering, business plan preparation, goal setting and problem solving. The training was organized by ECDD in collaboration with government partners mainly Women, Children and Social Affairs Office. The project was donated by Christian Blind Mission (CBM).
Disability Inclusive COVID-19 Response
ECDD supported 600 Persons with Disabilities in BahirDar, Amhara Region
As part of an effort to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable persons with disabilities in Ethiopia, Ethiopian Center for Disability and Development (ECDD) with the financial support from Christian Blind Mission (CBM) supported 600 vulnerable persons with disabilities and their families at a cost of about 245,000 ETB. The total 600 recipients 200 of the received flour, rice, macaroni, and edible oil packages, and the rest got personal protective equipment and hygiene and sanitation materials including dignity kits for women with disabilities.
Vacancies
As a service to job seekers with disabilities ECDD posts here recent public job vacancies.
