Ethiopia
Strides for Africa has been working with U.S.-based organizations alongside local teams in Ethiopia since 2010. To date, our work has helped bring clean water sources to 8 locations, benefiting an estimated 2,336+ people.
Former and Current U.S.-Based Ethiopia Partners
Daguwa
2017: Protected Springhead
Most of our work has been in northern Ethiopia as that was where our implementation partners were set-up to conduct their work. This project was our first in Southern Ethiopia - closest to our adopted son's birthplace.
Mawuraye
2014: Shallow borehole
In 2009, we were part of a group of 10 families that adopted from Ethiopia - we wanted to give back and funded two water wells as Families for Ethiopia before forming Strides for Africa.
May Mgnaf
2011: Hand dug well
Our 2nd well funded as an organization. Widening our impact with clean water sources to help rural communities in need.
Mai Ayni
2016: Shallow Borehole
Continuing our work in Ethiopia with Water to Thrive. Every project changes everything for these rural communities.
Mesiho
2013: Shallow Borehole
Strides funds our first shallow borehole (drilled) water well project to Mesiho, Ethiopia.
Robit
2010: Hand dug well
Always will be special to us as it was the first well funded by Strides for Africa.
Adisfaha
2015: Hand dug well
Our first clean water project in Ethiopia with our new implementation partner, Water to Thrive.
Gonok
2012: Taps, Lines, and Distribution Point
Our involvement in a truly incredible water project.