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Addressing Harmful Traditional Practices against Women and Girls in Ethiopia

Addressing Harmful Traditional Practices against Women and Girls in Ethiopia

Reporting Organization:Health Partners International of Canada (HPIC)
Total Budget ($CAD): $ 53,000
Timeframe:April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2024
Status:Fermé
Contact Information: Linnet Damien
[email protected]

Partner & Funder Profiles

Reporting Organization

Health Partners International of Canada (HPIC)

Participating Organizations

Funders (Total Budget Contribution)

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Location

Country - Total Budget Allocation

Ethiopia - $ 53,000.00 (100.00%)
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Areas of Focus

Health - Total Budget Allocation

Health Promotion & Education (40.00 %)
Sexual Health & Rights (20.00 %)
Health Systems, Training & Infrastructure (15.00 %)

Other - Total Budget Allocation

Sexual & Gender-based Violence (15.00 %)
Gender Equality (10.00 %)
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Description

The project aims to address harmful traditional practices (HTPs) among women and children in Minjar Shenkora district in the Amhara region, Ethiopia. Awareness building among local communities on HTPs and their health complications and consequences, improving the capacity of local community leaders to monitor and implement appropriate strategies are some of the key activities of the project. 

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Target Population

Gender and age: Unspecified
Total Direct Population:8,040
Total Indirect Population:16,040
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Outputs

16community conversations organized on HTPs
7,500women and men reached through community conversations
46health professionals trained on HTP management
2020 women identified with fistula supported to access healthcare
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Results & Indicators

Expected Results

Achieved Results

At the end of year 1, the project has:    

The project aimed to address harmful traditional practices (HTPs) in 10 communities of Minjar Shenkora district, Amhara region. Over two years, we partnered with the Ministry of Health to increase community awareness about HTP effects and prevention. By the end, 4,037 community members participated in dialogues to improve attitudes toward women’s health and rights. Additionally, 4,003 schoolgirls attended awareness sessions, 17 women with fistula received transportation to healthcare, and 46 health workers were trained in HTP case management

Indicators

  • None Selected
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    Associated Projects (If applicable)

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