Pro Poor Ethiopian Development Organization
Empowering communities, creating sustainable development.
Message from the Executive Director
Since its establishment in 2003, Pro Poor Ethiopian Development Organization (PeDO) has remained steadfast in its commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable communities across Ethiopia. The organization envisions seeing a better society where living conditions of poor and vulnerable groups are improved through the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and sustainable development of the country. PeDO's support for the poor and marginalized has today transformed into a broad and impactful mission driven by compassion, resilience, and sustainable development. Over the years, our organization has made significant contributions through robust engagement in poverty reduction, peacebuilding, humanitarian response, and community empowerment. We have worked tirelessly to create opportunities for disadvantaged groups, strengthen social cohesion, and support communities affected by both man-made and natural calamities. Our interventions in livelihood improvement, education, health, women and youth empowerment, capacity building, and emergency relief assistance have positively impacted thousands of individuals and families. During times of crisis, we have stood beside communities by providing life-saving humanitarian support and rehabilitation assistance to victims of conflict, drought, floods, and other emergencies. Peacebuilding has also remained at the center of our work. We strongly believe that sustainable development can only flourish in peaceful and inclusive societies. Through dialogue, community participation, and partnership, we continue to promote reconciliation, mutual understanding, and social harmony among communities. The achievements we celebrate today would not have been possible without the dedication of our staff, volunteers, development partners, donors, government institutions, and the communities we serve. Their trust and collaboration continue to inspire us to expand our impact and deepen our commitment to humanitarian and development work. As we look to the future, Pro Poor Ethiopian Development Organization remains committed to building resilient communities, reducing poverty, promoting peace, and responding effectively to humanitarian needs. Together, we can continue transforming lives and creating hope for a better and more prosperous future for all. Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
About Us
Empowering communities, creating opportunities, and building a more resilient Ethiopia.
ProPoor Ethiopian Development Organization has been working since 2003 to improve the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. Through partnerships, community participation, and sustainable development initiatives, we support women, children, and other vulnerable groups to build safer, more dignified, and self-reliant futures.
Cross Cutting Issues
Gender Equality
Gender equality ensures that women, men, girls, and boys have equal rights, opportunities, and the freedom to reach their full potential. Promoting equality strengthens human rights, social justice, education, employment, and community development. By addressing discrimination and supporting equal treatment, communities can build a more peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous society.
Climate Change
Climate change affects the environment, economy, health, agriculture, water resources, and livelihoods. PEDO promotes climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable approaches while supporting communities to adapt to climate risks. The organization also encourages low-carbon development and efforts to reduce emissions while strengthening community resilience.
Human Rights
Human rights are fundamental to every person, regardless of their background, identity, or social status, and are grounded in dignity, equality, and justice. PEDO integrates the protection and promotion of human rights across all its programs, policies, and development initiatives. Through this approach, PEDO promotes inclusive, equitable, and sustainable outcomes that respect the dignity and wellbeing of all individuals and communities.
Come join us
Pro-poor Ethiopian Development Organization is dedicated to serving vulnerable communities across Ethiopia. We strive to inspire hope and help communities recover, adapt, and thrive in the face of challenges and crises.
Licence
Research & Publications
Pro Poor Ethiopian Development Organization (PeDO) uses research as a core tool for program design and implementation because it ensures that interventions are grounded in real community needs, evidence, and context rather than assumptions.
March, 2021
Action Research
Augest, 2023
KAP assesment report
October, 2020
Khat Study and validation
Organizational Set up
PEDO is governed by a dedicated General Assembly and an elected Board of Directors, ensuring strategic oversight. The executive management team, led by the Executive Director, oversees day-to-day operations through specialized departments (such as Programs, Finance & Administration, and M&E), and works directly with field offices and community-based structures at the grassroots level.
Our Values
Mission
The mission of PEDO is to reduce vulnerability of disadvantaged groups of the community through ensuring the basic principles of human rights in collaboration with governmental, private sectors, and particularly with community-based structures.
Vision
The organization envisions seeing a better society where living conditions of poor and vulnerable groups are improved through the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and the sustainable development of the country.
Goal
Pro-poor Ethiopian Development Organization's (PEDO) goal is to contribute to national poverty reduction efforts by empowering vulnerable communities through sustainable development, peacebuilding, livelihood support, education, and humanitarian assistance in Ethiopia.
Core Values
What we stand for
Transparency & Accountability
Human Dignity
Equality
Respect for community values
Networking and Partnership
Voluntarism
Our partners
About
Pro-poor Ethiopian Development Organization is dedicated to serving vulnerable communities across Ethiopia. We strive to inspire hope and help communities recover, adapt, and thrive in the face of challenges and crises.
Contact
+251944350298
info@propoorethiopia.org
Gurd Shola, Addis Ababa