By ketema Tesema | Manager
Progressing Report on Care and Education for 51 Abandoned children –project. February, 1/ /2026
Introduction
Dire Dawa development Association (DDDA) is a non-profit, membership-based local NGO established in 1993 with a mission to contribute towards the socio-economic development effort of the region through sustainable integrated community based programs primarily focused on Livelihoods, Empowerment, Health, Education, Food Security, Environment Conservation and Natural resources management. It is registered as Ethiopian resident charity with registration number 4027.
Our association is raising funds through online fundraising in partnership with GlobalGiving. The goal of the fundraising program is to provide care and education for 51 abandoned children in Dire Dawa rural areas so that they may be able to get care and educational support. This project will help the abandoned children to get better opportunities to be carried and educated.The total amount of raising money is $49,099.
Campaign Summary
Over the past nine months, we have invited individuals and organizations from all over the world to participate in the fundraising
1. We have campaigned on social media
2. We have sent invitations to various embassies and our partners abroad through letters
3. We have sent messages to influential political leaders via WhatsApp and Telegram.
4. We posted all project links in our website.
Financial Report
up to this time, the fundraising program raised $171 from five benefactors. On April, 25, 2025, $17 and on April 30, 2025 $85, had been deposited into our account from GlobalGiving. Our finance department opened a separate ledger to accumulate and handle the project budget.
Pre- assessment we made
The Dire Dawa Development Association team is visiting the children being cared for by the center. During the visit, it was understood that the number of abandoned children at the childcare center and those being sent to the center is increasing. Until the fundraising program we started with GlobalGiving is reaching its goal we are providing clothing and hygiene supplies to the children.
In Conclusion
Dear Valued Donors, On behalf of the entire Dire Dawa Development Association team, we sincerely thank you for your generous support! With your financial support 51 abandoned children will get major help to get care and education. Providing care and educationsupport for abandoned children is crucial for their well-being and future. It helps them build confidence, develop essential skills, and break free from cycles of poverty, ultimately contributing to a more positive future for both the individual and society.
Until now, we have made a lot of efforts to raise the target amount.
We are incredibly grateful for your belief in our mission. We hope you will continue to support our work by:
Sincerely,
Ketema Tesema
Dire Dawa Development Association Manager
Mobile: +251915734922
Email: ketesema@yahoo.com
Website: www.dda.org.et
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