Aid for Integrated Development (AID) is a women- and youth-led national humanitarian and development organization working across Ethiopia to support vulnerable and crisis-affected communities through integrated, inclusive, and sustainable solutions. We respond to urgent needs while strengthening resilience, livelihoods, essential services, and pathways to a more secure and self-reliant future.
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About AID
AID is a national humanitarian and development organization committed to improving the lives, dignity, resilience, and self-reliance of vulnerable and crisis-affected communities in Ethiopia.
AID works at the intersection of humanitarian action, sustainable development, and peacebuilding. Guided by the Humanitarian–Development–Peace (HDP) Nexus, we respond to immediate needs while strengthening local systems, livelihoods, essential services, and community capacities for longer-term recovery and resilience.
What We Do
AID implements integrated humanitarian and development programmes that respond to immediate needs while strengthening resilience, protection, essential services, livelihoods, and opportunities for sustainable recovery.
AID improves access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene services and provides essential emergency assistance to vulnerable and crisis-affected communities.
See the impactAID brings essential health and nutrition services closer to vulnerable and hard-to-reach communities through community-based and mobile services, prevention, treatment and referral.
See the impactAID expands access to inclusive education while strengthening child protection, safeguarding, psychosocial support and safe learning environments for children affected by crisis and exclusion.
See the impactAID helps vulnerable households improve food security and rebuild sustainable livelihoods through agricultural support, cash assistance, skills development and income-generating opportunities.
See the impactAID helps communities prepare for and respond to disasters and climate-related shocks through preparedness, early action, climate adaptation and community-based resilience initiatives.
See the impactAID supports dialogue, conflict prevention, reconciliation and community-led peacebuilding to strengthen social cohesion and create more peaceful and resilient communities.
See the impactAID strengthens accountable and inclusive governance by supporting institutional capacity, community participation, access to justice, accountability and inclusive decision-making.
See the impactAID promotes gender equality, women's and girls' empowerment, youth participation and disability inclusion, ensuring vulnerable and marginalized groups can access opportunities and participate meaningfully in society.
See the impactOur Commitment
AID is committed to working with communities and partners to deliver effective, accountable, and sustainable solutions. We promote local ownership, inclusion, dignity, partnership, and resilience across all our programmes.
Get Involved
Lasting change is built through collaboration. Whether through partnership, funding, volunteering, or supporting community-led initiatives, there are many ways to contribute to AID's mission.
Support AID's humanitarian and development programmes and help communities affected by crisis, poverty, and climate-related shocks.
Read MoreHelp mobilize resources and connect AID with individuals, institutions, foundations, and partners who can support lasting community impact.
Read MoreShare your time, skills, and experience to support AID's programmes and contribute to positive change in communities.
Read MoreWork with AID through programme partnerships, technical collaboration, funding, knowledge sharing, and joint initiatives.
Read MoreHelp amplify AID's mission by sharing our programmes, stories, campaigns, and opportunities with your networks.
Read MoreExplore opportunities to contribute your skills and experience to AID's humanitarian and development work.
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News & Updates
Elwayne Secondary School in Nogob Zone, Somali Region, achieved historic milestone when seven Grade 12 students reached the university entrance mark for the first time in the school’s history, following structured tutorial support and additional evening classes attended voluntarily by 20 students. A further 10 students achieved remedial results, keeping their pathway to further education open. The achievement reflects the combined efforts of students, teachers, community members, and education stakeholders, demonstrating that structured support, determination, and commitment can create new opportunities even in schools with limited facilities.
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Direct access to the Ethiopia Humanitarian Fund is not a badge. It is a working arrangement that changes who decides what a response looks like.
Read articleOn World Humanitarian Day 2025, AID stands with humanitarian workers and communities affected by crisis, calling for the protection of aid workers, civilians, humanitarian access, and the principles that allow lifesaving assistance to reach those in need.
Read articleAID believes sustainable change is achieved through strong partnerships, local leadership, and solutions that respond to both immediate needs and long-term priorities. Join us in supporting resilient, inclusive, and sustainable communities across Ethiopia.