World Vision Ethiopia has signed a 5.12 billion Birr development agreement with the South Ethiopia regional government for an integrated development program to be conducted over the next five years.
The program will benefit more than 1.4 million community members, according to the information from the South Ethiopia regional government communication affairs service. During the signing of the agreement, Mr. Teferi Abate, the Wolaita Sodo Cluster Coordinator with the rank of Deputy Chief Administrator and Head of the South Ethiopia Region Finance Bureau, pointed out that World Vision Ethiopia is becoming a source of capacity for sustainable development works in the region.
Mr. Teferi Abate, stated that beyond development works, the program is fulfilling its share by participating extensively in human-made and natural disasters, and it is ensuring holistic participation and benefit by strengthening the capacity of children and the community.
Mr. Teferi, who asked everyone to fulfill their share for the benefit of the people, especially urged that the budget allocated for the program be properly utilized for its intended purpose. On her part, World Vision Ethiopia Director Karline explained that the program will benefit more than 1.4 million community members.
The Director elaborated that the program includes clean drinking water supply, education, food security, personal hygiene, and child protection, among other activities.
Recalling that the program will be implemented in seven zones and 20 districts (Woredas) located in the region, she also pointed out that in past years, it was possible to benefit the people by working on various projects in the region with the government and the community.
The Director called upon the regional government to provide the necessary support for the program to be implemented in the region over the next five years.
