Cheshire Ethiopia

11/07/2025

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30/05/2025

Senior CBM Delegation Visits Cheshire Ethiopia
We were honored to welcome the high level Delegation from CBM, led by Ato Abinet Berhanu, CBM Ethiopia Country Director, to Cheshire Ethiopia this week on May 27th and 28th 2025. The visit aimed to introduce the newly assigned Regional Program Director and Head of Global Program Quality.
The delegation met with CE’s senior management team and Board of Directors (BoD) members, Visited CE’s Addis Paediatrics Rehabilitation Center, the IGA wing, and visited the pediatric rehabilitation and boarding care units, physiotherapy departments, prosthetics and orthotics workshops, wheel chair and crutch productions and the eye care unit at Menagesha and Hawassa Rehabilitation Centers.
The guests expressed their positive impression on our integrated referral system with government health facilities, Clean, accessible, and child-friendly facilities, Committed and skilled staff, strong safeguarding practices and the income generating initiatives that promote self-reliance.
Additionally, they shared thoughtful recommendations for strengthening the business development plan to ensure sustainability and self- reliance. They also requested that CE to set up a permanent fixture on its premises to recognized the long-standing partnership between CE and CBM.

23/05/2025

CE and LF Conduct Strategic Planning Workshop in Bishoftu
Cheshire Ethiopia (CE), in collaboration with Liliane Foundation (LF), hosted a three day validation workshop from May 20 to 22 to review Ethiopia’s current disability context and develop a theory of change based on the five matrix of Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR).
The workshop brought together stakeholders from government, civil society, OPDs, international NGOs, media, and Laura Berghuis Program Coordinator and Zoe Dings Program Officer from LF. The workshop was facilitated by Strategic Connections a consultancy firm consisting national and foreign consultants.
The sessions focused on reviewing the draft context analysis document, identifying key issues, and setting strategic priorities.The participants engaged in group discussions, problem and solution tree identification, and stakeholder analysis to formulate a draft theory of change.
At the end of the three day workshop, Ato Fasil Ayele, Executive Director of CE thanked the participants for their active participation and invaluable comments. He also added that, the consultants need to make sure all the comments forwarded by the participants are incorporated; data are verified and share the revised document before the next meeting.
The outcomes of this workshop will guide the implementation of BEN strategy aimed to formulate a multi-year program, identify potential partner organizations, and additional geographic and focus areas in Ethiopia.

16/05/2025

Donation of Walking Frames form a Good Heart
Addis Ababa Pediatrics Rehabilitation Center recently received a generous donation of four walking frames from Yohannes Awoke, a PhD candidate at the Australian Catholic University. Yohannes has been working closely with the center for nearly three months, providing occupational therapy training to the rehabilitation staff.
During his stay, he observed the significant challenges faced by children with cerebral palsy (CP) in accessing appropriate mobility aids. In response, he donated four lightweight, child-friendly walking frames designed specifically for children with CP.
One of the recipients, a young boy named Israel, was thrilled to receive his walking frame. He eagerly examined the parts with excitement and curiosity. Both Israel and his mother expressed their happiness and hope that the new walking aid will greatly enhance his mobility and independence.
The donation is a meaningful contribution that will support the rehabilitation center’s ongoing efforts to improve the quality of life for children with disabilities.

16/05/2025

CE Launches Sustainable Livelihood Intervention Project in Sendafa Town
Cheshire Ethiopia officially launched its Sustainable Livelihood Intervention Project in Sendafa with a kickoff event attended by key stakeholders, government representatives, and community leaders on May 06, 2025 at Hibritu Hotel. The event marked the beginning of a project aimed at improving the lives of persons with disabilities through targeted livelihood support and empowerment.
Ato Abel Ahmed, Program Director at Cheshire Ethiopia, opened the event by highlighting the organization's long-standing commitment to serving underserved communities particularly persons with disabilities and their families. According to him, this project aim to empower persons with disabilities and their families economically and socially. CE is pleased to work closely with the Sendafa Town administration and call on all stakeholders to collaborate to bring lasting change.”
Ato Dejene Bedilu, Administration Head of the Mayor’s Office in Sendafa Town, welcomed the initiative and acknowledged the critical role of CE’s Menagesha Rehabilitation Center in providing physical rehabilitation services to the town’s residents. “We fully support this project and are committed to facilitating its successful implementation. All stakeholders are informed and ready to play their part.” he noted.
Ato Tekalign Yimamu, Head of the Bureau of Labor and Social Affairs (BOLSA) in Sendafa Town, emphasized their ongoing partnership with Cheshire Ethiopia. “We have been referring individuals with disabilities to the Menagesha Rehabilitation Center to access prosthetic and orthotic devices and mobility aids,” he said. He expressed their readiness to work closely with the new project to improve lives of persons with disabilities and their families in the community.
The event also featured a presentation by Ato Muhamed Demisew, Project Officer at Cheshire Ethiopia, who provided an overview of the project’s goals, implementation strategies, and the roles of various stakeholders.
The kickoff was attended by more than 18 participants, including representatives from local government, OPDs (Organizations of Persons with Disabilities), and community leaders. All attendees expressed their readiness to collaborate and support the project moving forward.
This initiative represents a significant step in Cheshire Ethiopia’s ongoing mission to promote inclusion and improve the socioeconomic well-being of persons with disabilities in Ethiopia.

31/12/2024