For 30-years-old Tume Sodhobicha Chachu, a mother of six living in the Urgo IDP site, the violence took away her family’s livestock, home, and security. “We went from a stable life to sleeping in the open, exposed to the cold and rain,” she recalls.

Action For Development (AFD) and Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) have inaugurated the new Mendir/Chelegod/Genamer water scheme, enabling clean water access to nearly 20,000 residents. For years, families in this area struggled with severe water shortages, but this initiative changes everything. The project includes a 17-kilometer pipeline and a 70,000-liter reservoir that supplies 23 different water points located right within the community.

By bringing water to the community, this project does more than just provide a resource; it changes daily life. Women and children no longer have to carry the heavy burden of walking long distances, keeping them safe and healthy. Now that the hard work of collecting water is finally ease, everyone in the community has a better chance to thrive.

Action For Development received a certificate of appreciation from the Southern Ethiopia Regional Government in recognition of its contribution to the Marburg virus disease response. By launching an emergency response to halt the virus in Jinka, Action For Development contributed by providing hygiene supplies, medicines, medical equipment, apparel for medical professionals, as well as supplying water and setting water facilities in schools.

It is recalled that the Ministry of Health announced on January 18, 2018 (E.C.), that Ethiopia has brought the Marburg virus under control.

Action For Development (AFD) and Welthungerhilfe (WHH) have signed a new agreement to empower agro-pastoralist families in the Borana Zone. The project, titled “Strengthening Innovative Approaches to Strengthen the Resilience of Agro-pastoralist Livelihoods in East Africa,” has a total budget of €292,136.30. Over the next 26 months, the team will work in the Dillo, Dirre, Miyo, and Moyale districts to empower local communities build a more secure future.

The main goal of this work is to improve resilience for 7,628 people. Beyond just providing basic support, the project focuses on giving people a stronger voice in local governance and improving their legal and economic opportunities. By using new and creative methods, AFD and WHH aim to ensure the community have the tools they need to make ends meet and take a more active role in their community’s growth.

Action for Development (AFD) has adopted its Strategic Plan for the 2026–2030 period, marking a shift toward long-term community resilience and sustainable transformation. Building on three decades of service as a local NGO, the new roadmap prioritizes climate-resilient livelihoods, WASH & other basic services, Humanitarian response and Citizen responsive governance. By focusing on the critical needs of pastoralist and agro-pastoralist communities, the strategy aims to move beyond traditional aid models, empowering local communities to navigate environmental and economic challenges through innovation and self-reliance.

The 30th General Assembly (GA) of AFD was successfully held on 28/03/2026. Members of the GA endorsed the 2025 annual and external audit reports of AFD, as well as the annual plan and budget for 2026. Additionally, the GA reviewed the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan prepared by the consultancies, offering constructive feedback and strategic direction for its finalization.