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Ethiopia
More than
70,200
children served
More than
210
local partners
Serving since
1970
In Ethiopia
Ethiopia is steeped in rich traditions and dynamic landscapes. It also experiences extremes in climate and it can be a challenge for many children, particularly those in rural areas, to attend school. But at the Compassion project, there is hope.
Pray for Ethiopia
Pray with us for:
Peace and protection for children and families from social unrest.
God's intervention in areas at risk of conflict and unrest.
God’s guidance and wisdom for those in positions of leadership.
Did You Know?
Dance is a very important part of Ethiopian culture. In fact, almost every ethnic group in Ethiopia has its own distinct style of dance.
Sponsor a child in Ethiopia
Child sponsorship with Compassion is a unique opportunity to provide a child with food, clean water, shelter, clothing and medical care.
Official Country Name: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Capital City: Addis Ababa
Population: More than 110.9 million
Official Languages: Amharic
Life expectancy: Male 66 years, female 70 years
Infant mortality rate: 35 deaths / 1,000 live births
Percentage of children under the age of 5 underweight: 21.1%
Adult literacy rate: Male 57%, female 44%
Religion: Approximately 42% of the population are Roman Catholic, 38% Protestant, and 20% are of another/unspecified religion or none. Population with access to safe drinking water: 13% Percentage of children under the age of 5 underweight: 21.1% Percentage living below the poverty line: 23.5%
Percentage living on less than $1.90 a day: 23.5%
Source: CIA World Factbook, International Religious Freedom Report, released in 2021 by the Office of International Religious Freedom, U.S. Department of State
Providing support in Ethiopia
When 11-year-old Yohannes contracted appendicitis, it was a huge shock to his mother, Tenagne. Her usually bright, energetic son – always running and playing – couldn't walk or even stand up.
Due to COVID lockdowns at the time, transportation was unavailable. Tenagne had to carry her sick son on her back to the hospital, where nurses told them he'd need emergency surgery. The cost of 10,000 Ethiopian Birr (£165) was out of reach for the family. Thankfully, local Compassion Project Director, Werkalem, provided the funds from Compassion Intervention donations, and Yohannes could have life-saving surgery.