Cheshire Ethiopia

08/09/2025

05/09/2025

Hawassa RC Hosts CE’s 2025 Biannual Performance Review Meeting
From August 18–26, 2025, Hawassa RC hosted the CE Biannual Performance Review Meeting.
Diring the nine days session, Rehabilitation centers and projects presented their first-half performance and catchment plans for the second half of the year was discussed in depth. A refresher training on change management, strategic planning, and conflict management was delivered by Ato Demeke Argaw, Vice Chair of CE’s Board. The new electronic program management system was introduced and an overview of CE’s communication policy and brand guidelines was shared to participants. The 2025 Annual Fundraising Walk draft plan was presented and was enriched with through discussion by the participants.
On the sixth day field visit was conducted Wondogenet Town Chefie Primary School, a model of inclusive education, the team also met with members of VSLA groups at the locality and families of a child with disability?
The meeting concluded with a commitment to address identified gaps and strengthen impact moving forward.
Finally MRC was recognized as the Best Performing Center of 2025!

14/08/2025

Join Us for a Purpose: Be Part of the Great Ethiopian Run 2025!
We are extending our call to partners and supporters of Cheshire Ethiopia to join the 2025 Great Ethiopian run that will take place on November 23, 2025.
This year Cheshire Ethiopia is one of the charity organizations that will be supported by the event.
Be part of African first-class race that combines fitness, fun, and giving back. This is more than just a race; it’s a chance to run for a cause!
The charity sale will begin as of August 11, 2025.
Make sure you bought the T-shirts with reference of Cheshire Ethiopia.

ለበጎ ዓላማ ይቀላቀሉን፡ የታላቁ ሩጫ 2018 አካል ይሁኑ!!!
የተወደዳችሁ ቤተሰቦቻችን በህዳር 2018 በሚካሔደው የታላቁ ሩጫ ላይ እየተሳተፋችሁ ቸሻየር ኢትዮጵያን እንድትደግፉ ጥሪያችንን እናስተላልፋለን፡፡
በዚህ ዓመት በታላቁ ኢትዮጵያ ድጋፍ ከሚደረግላቸው የበጎ አድራጎት ድርጅቶች ውስጥ አንዱ ነው፡፡
በአፍሪካ ትልቁ የመንገድ ላይ ትዕይን በሆነው በዚህ ሩጫ ላይ ይሳተፉ፤ በጎ ዓላማን ይደግፉ፡፡
የቲሸርት ሽያጭ ነሀሴ አምስት ይጀመራል፡፡
ቲሸርቱን ሲገዙበ በቸሻየር ስም መግዛትዎን ያረጋግጡ፡፡

30/07/2025

MENAGESHA REHABILITATION CENTER HOSTED SCHOLARS FOR 6TH TIME
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Menagesha Rehabilitation Center hosted scholars from the University of Gonder for the sixth time, sponsored by the Mastercard Foundation. Over 14 days, the participants engaged in learning and exploration, beginning with a warm welcome from our team, led by Executive Director Ato Fasil Ayele.

The scholars enjoyed an overview of Cheshire Ethiopia's impactful programs and a site visit that showcased our work. The event concluded with a heartfelt Thanksgiving program, where the scholars celebrated their achievements and recognized the exceptional service of our staff. In a memorable gesture, they planted trees to leave a lasting legacy.

The fourteen-day summer camp program concluded with the presentation of appreciation certificates, recognizing the unwavering support from our organization that contributed to the success of the program.

11/07/2025

Exciting News!
Cheshire Ethiopia now has a NEW QR code and donation link to make giving easier than ever!
Your support helps empower persons with disabilities and promote inclusive communities.
Scan. (QR code) or
Click the Link: https://cheshireethiopia.org/payment-options/

30/05/2025

Senior CBM Delegation Visits Cheshire Ethiopia
We were honored to welcome the high level Delegation from CBM, led by Ato Abinet Berhanu, CBM Ethiopia Country Director, to Cheshire Ethiopia this week on May 27th and 28th 2025. The visit aimed to introduce the newly assigned Regional Program Director and Head of Global Program Quality.
The delegation met with CE’s senior management team and Board of Directors (BoD) members, Visited CE’s Addis Paediatrics Rehabilitation Center, the IGA wing, and visited the pediatric rehabilitation and boarding care units, physiotherapy departments, prosthetics and orthotics workshops, wheel chair and crutch productions and the eye care unit at Menagesha and Hawassa Rehabilitation Centers.
The guests expressed their positive impression on our integrated referral system with government health facilities, Clean, accessible, and child-friendly facilities, Committed and skilled staff, strong safeguarding practices and the income generating initiatives that promote self-reliance.
Additionally, they shared thoughtful recommendations for strengthening the business development plan to ensure sustainability and self- reliance. They also requested that CE to set up a permanent fixture on its premises to recognized the long-standing partnership between CE and CBM.

23/05/2025

CE and LF Conduct Strategic Planning Workshop in Bishoftu
Cheshire Ethiopia (CE), in collaboration with Liliane Foundation (LF), hosted a three day validation workshop from May 20 to 22 to review Ethiopia’s current disability context and develop a theory of change based on the five matrix of Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR).
The workshop brought together stakeholders from government, civil society, OPDs, international NGOs, media, and Laura Berghuis Program Coordinator and Zoe Dings Program Officer from LF. The workshop was facilitated by Strategic Connections a consultancy firm consisting national and foreign consultants.
The sessions focused on reviewing the draft context analysis document, identifying key issues, and setting strategic priorities.The participants engaged in group discussions, problem and solution tree identification, and stakeholder analysis to formulate a draft theory of change.
At the end of the three day workshop, Ato Fasil Ayele, Executive Director of CE thanked the participants for their active participation and invaluable comments. He also added that, the consultants need to make sure all the comments forwarded by the participants are incorporated; data are verified and share the revised document before the next meeting.
The outcomes of this workshop will guide the implementation of BEN strategy aimed to formulate a multi-year program, identify potential partner organizations, and additional geographic and focus areas in Ethiopia.

16/05/2025

Donation of Walking Frames form a Good Heart
Addis Ababa Pediatrics Rehabilitation Center recently received a generous donation of four walking frames from Yohannes Awoke, a PhD candidate at the Australian Catholic University. Yohannes has been working closely with the center for nearly three months, providing occupational therapy training to the rehabilitation staff.
During his stay, he observed the significant challenges faced by children with cerebral palsy (CP) in accessing appropriate mobility aids. In response, he donated four lightweight, child-friendly walking frames designed specifically for children with CP.
One of the recipients, a young boy named Israel, was thrilled to receive his walking frame. He eagerly examined the parts with excitement and curiosity. Both Israel and his mother expressed their happiness and hope that the new walking aid will greatly enhance his mobility and independence.
The donation is a meaningful contribution that will support the rehabilitation center’s ongoing efforts to improve the quality of life for children with disabilities.

16/05/2025

CE Launches Sustainable Livelihood Intervention Project in Sendafa Town
Cheshire Ethiopia officially launched its Sustainable Livelihood Intervention Project in Sendafa with a kickoff event attended by key stakeholders, government representatives, and community leaders on May 06, 2025 at Hibritu Hotel. The event marked the beginning of a project aimed at improving the lives of persons with disabilities through targeted livelihood support and empowerment.
Ato Abel Ahmed, Program Director at Cheshire Ethiopia, opened the event by highlighting the organization's long-standing commitment to serving underserved communities particularly persons with disabilities and their families. According to him, this project aim to empower persons with disabilities and their families economically and socially. CE is pleased to work closely with the Sendafa Town administration and call on all stakeholders to collaborate to bring lasting change.”
Ato Dejene Bedilu, Administration Head of the Mayor’s Office in Sendafa Town, welcomed the initiative and acknowledged the critical role of CE’s Menagesha Rehabilitation Center in providing physical rehabilitation services to the town’s residents. “We fully support this project and are committed to facilitating its successful implementation. All stakeholders are informed and ready to play their part.” he noted.
Ato Tekalign Yimamu, Head of the Bureau of Labor and Social Affairs (BOLSA) in Sendafa Town, emphasized their ongoing partnership with Cheshire Ethiopia. “We have been referring individuals with disabilities to the Menagesha Rehabilitation Center to access prosthetic and orthotic devices and mobility aids,” he said. He expressed their readiness to work closely with the new project to improve lives of persons with disabilities and their families in the community.
The event also featured a presentation by Ato Muhamed Demisew, Project Officer at Cheshire Ethiopia, who provided an overview of the project’s goals, implementation strategies, and the roles of various stakeholders.
The kickoff was attended by more than 18 participants, including representatives from local government, OPDs (Organizations of Persons with Disabilities), and community leaders. All attendees expressed their readiness to collaborate and support the project moving forward.
This initiative represents a significant step in Cheshire Ethiopia’s ongoing mission to promote inclusion and improve the socioeconomic well-being of persons with disabilities in Ethiopia.