Empowering Communities in Crisis: DPO’s Humanitarian Assistance Reaches Amhara and Tigray Regions
In a significant effort to address the urgent needs of conflict-affected communities, DPO is proud to announce the successful provision of Emergency Non-Food Item (NFI) support to 1525 households in Abergele Woreda, Waghimera Zone, Amhara Region. This initiative is part of a larger project funded by USAID/BHA aimed at assisting conflict-affected communities in both Amhara […]
DPO Launches Multi-Sectoral Project to Support Drought-Affected Communities in Borena Zone, Oromia
Development for Peace Organization (DPO) has initiated a comprehensive project to provide assistance to communities impacted by drought in the Borena zone of Oromia. The project, funded by EHF, aims to assist 5300 households across various sectors including Agriculture, Protection, WASH, and cash assistance in the Moyale and Dubuluk woredas. The project commenced with WASH […]
Protection Assistance to Vulnerable Children in Drought-Affected Communities
With funding from UNICEF, DPO is providing protection assistance to 200 vulnerable children facing diverse protection risks in east and west Harargie zone of Oromia. After five months of comprehensive case management, DPO identified critical needs of the children and is now providing essential support. So far, the project provided 300 children with reunification and […]
PSEA Awareness Training Delivered to Affected Communities
In a project started mid of October, representative of IDPs, women and youth received PSEA awareness raising training at 70kare IDP site in Mekelle. The primary objective of the training was to equip members of the affected community with fundamental knowledge and understanding about the prevention and appropriate response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA). […]
DPO participated on the 2023 IOM-NGO Humanitarian Consultation
DPO had the pleasure of participating on the 2023 Annual IOM-NGO Humanitarian Consultations held at Geneva represented by Global Director General Eshetu Mengistu (PhD). The 2023 IOM-NGO Humanitarian Consultation discussed IOM-NGO joint approaches to localization and AAP, as well as IOM-NGO complementarities to jointly fulfill related commitments, drive progress on operationalizing localization at the field […]
DPO Celebrates Ethiopian New Year with Quarterly Staff Engagement Party in Addis Head Office
DPO celebrated Ethiopian New Year with great enthusiasm at its Addis Head Office, combining the festive spirit with a quarterly staff engagement party. The event, held on September 11th, brought together DPO’s dedicated employees to celebrate the Ethiopian New Year and strengthen team spirit. With vibrant decorations, traditional music, and delectable Ethiopian cuisine, the celebration […]
Cash Support to Drought-affected Communities in Bore, Oromia
DPO in collaboration with IOM/RRF started a cash support project in Guji zone of Oromia region just this week. The project activity started with a fruitful consultation with the government and local stakeholders. With funding from the UNCERF, DPO will support 900 drought-affected households in Bore woreda through provision of MPC. The project aims to […]
DPO Takes Proactive Stance on Safety and Security
DPO showcased its dedication to maintaining a safe and secure working environment organizing a comprehensive safety and security training program for its headquarters (HQ) staff in Addis Ababa. The training, delivered by DPO’s skilled safety and security expert, encompassed essential areas including threat assessment, risk management, emergency response, and personal safety measures. The highlight of […]
DPO’s Humanitarian Intervention in Oromia Supports IDPs
DPO, in partnership with Save the Children International, is providing essential Non-Food Item (NFI) assistance to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the West Wollega zone of Oromia. DPO, in collaboration with Save the Children International, is undertaking a vital initiative to support IDPs in the West Wollega zone, Oromia. By leveraging funding from the EHF, […]
DPO Provided Agricultural Inputs to 871 Conflict-Affected Households in Tigray
Development for Peace Organization (DPO) in partnership with HELVETAS provided agricultural input, specifically wheat seed, to 871 conflict-affected households in Samere woreda of Tigray region. The early recovery humanitarian project was launched in late April to rebuild the livelihoods of households affected by conflict. Swiss Solidarity provided funding for the project through HELVETAS. The project […]
