Woreda Facilitation Officer, Project coordinator, Woreda MNCH Office

The Organization for Welfare and Development in Action (OWDA) is a nationally registered humanitarian and development organization established in December 1999, serving communities across Ethiopia. OWDA is dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable and marginalized groups, particularly pastoral and agro-pastoral communities affected by drought, conflict, and other shocks. Its mission is to strengthen the resilience of at-risk populations, including women, children, youth, the elderly, and persons with disabilities, by supporting recovery and promoting sustainable livelihoods. Over the years, OWDA has become one of the most active and trusted local organizations in Ethiopia, implementing more than 25 humanitarian and development projects across key sectors such as livelihood and food security, health and nutrition, WASH, education, protection, emergency shelter, reproductive health and other thematic sectors. Through strong partnerships with UN agencies, international and national NGOs, and government stakeholders, OWDA continues to deliver integrated, community-driven, and sustainable interventions that address both immediate needs and long-term development goals.

The Organization for Welfare and Development in Action (OWDA) is a nationally registered humanitarian and development organization established in December 1999, serving communities across Ethiopia. OWDA is dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable and marginalized groups, particularly pastoral and agro-pastoral communities affected by drought, conflict, and other shocks. Its mission is to strengthen the resilience of at-risk populations, including women, children, youth, the elderly, and persons with disabilities, by supporting recovery and promoting sustainable livelihoods.