Programs
EMRDA In its 3rd strategic planning period (2006-2010) programs are implemented in the form of projects in various parts of the country including, Oromia, Amhara, Afar, SNNP and Harare regional states, Diredawa Council. And Addis Ababa. Currently EMRDA has established three Project Coordinating offices in Amhara, Oromia and Afar regions that are engaged in implementing one or more of its projects.
Education In its intervention in Alternative Basic Education it was planned to address 6600 target beneficiaries in the strategic period and a remarkable result was achieved by addressing 8811 beneficiaries. The outcomes registered were community dialog techniques helped to establish focus groups and the families encouraged to send their children to school which contribute to increase school enrollment and helped the community in the intervention areas to discuss different socio economic issues hence ‘sustainable livelihood approach’ is being practiced. Likewise Children’s Right Clubs were established which are instrumental for mass mobilization issues like sending of children to school, discussing HTP, HIV/AIDS and similar topics. Children Parliament was established in collaboration with the Institute of the Ombudsman at woreda level in Afar regional state Zone three Dulecha woreda.
HealthHIV/AIDS/RH In Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS program during the strategic plan period it was planned to address 1,801,500 beneficiaries with an outlay of birr 10.5 million and it was possible to reach 3,760,570 people with birr 16.6 million which is also an outstanding achievement enabling the CBos (ldirs,Jemiyas ) and the beneficiaries to involve in mitigating the problems related to Harmful Traditional Practices and as a result, stigma and discrimination among HIV positive people has been reduced. EMRDA has proactively exerted significant effort in working in HIV/AIDS and HTP both internally (organizational policies and procedures) and externally (communities) by adapting an HIV/AIDS workplace policy.
Community Based PLHA and OVC Care and Support
In its OVC support program a remarkable achievement was registered by addressing 15450 beneficiaries though it was planned to address 2000 OVC with an outlay of birr 3.8 million (180 % of the plan). The OVC and their guardians were supported with full school materials, (School uniforms, stationery) food support and seed money with appropriate training which helped them to involve in Income Generating Activities. The beneficiaries are organized and formed associations which is instrumental for sustainability.
WomenEmpowerment EMRDA has also implemented programs in Women Empowerment, Food Security, Capacity Building water and the achievements were remarkable. During the strategic plan period the Secured Budget was birr 34.3 million and it was possible to utilize birr 27.1 million which is 79% of the budget
EMRDA Community Skill Training Center Construction and Provision of Skill Trainings
Through implementing its strategic plans, EMRDA was able to acquire skills and experience needed for realizing the needs of its target groups. Strong commitment was also observed to guide the operations of the associations and address its critical challenges and problems as identified in the strategic plan. However, there seems to be a serious need to constantly review and update the strategic plan to see if it corresponds to current realities and needs of the organization.
While working the 4th strategic plan, EMRDA made efforts to respond to new trends and directions in the environment without ignoring the mission and vision of the organization. In this regard, EMRDA has already established a sustainable resource base to diversify its source of income through establishing Income Generating Schemes (IGAs) and implementing resource mobilization strategy.
Capacity building activities resulted in better commitment among EMRDA and government staff and CSOs, improved service delivery capacity of line offices, and enhanced capacity of EMRDA and government staff with regard to planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programs.
Visibility of EMRDA is now well recognized among the public, government, donors and partners mainly because of its foot prints at grass root level. Though a lot remains to be done, the capacity of EMRDA in terms of networking has also comparatively been developed.
