Tulo Area Program

Program Type

Community Development

Planned Life Cycle

2006 - 2023

Location

Ethiopia

Areas of Focus

Livelihoods  | Child Protection and Participation

Program Timeline

Status: Closing in 2023

Progress

4,425families are participating in 16 saving and credit cooperatives. 

Progress

3,964children received birth certificates between 2016 and 2022. 

Progress

30+water systems and 33 water taps have been installed. 

The community of Tulo has graduated

In 2023, the community transitioned from sponsorship to self-sufficiency. Because of the dedication and partnership of sponsors like you, local people and organizations have been equipped to continue leading the community’s development – and that is something to celebrate!

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Program Details

The rural community of Tulo is about 368 kilometres east of Ethiopia’s capital city, Addis Ababa. Families in this predominantly Muslim area have traditionally raised livestock and depended on subsistence farming to make a living.

Tulo’s path to graduation

When our program in Tulo began, community members worked with us to identify their specific challenges. We found, for example:

  • Children faced critical nutrition shortages and were often sick from unsafe drinking water and poor sanitation.
  • Young people were exposed to violence and exploitation, with early marriage being common practice.
  • Unreliable rainfall, soil erosion and limited land hindered families’ ability to grow food.

Over 17 years, the members of this community have worked to tackle their challenges and create an environment where their children can be healthy, cared for and equipped with skills to succeed.

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Signs of sustainability 

Now, as the Tulo program prepares to graduate and World Vision concludes our time in this area, local leaders, organizations and institutions are continuing the progress that we started together.

  • More than 30 water systems have been installed, in partnership with the local government and community.
  • 12 child protection committees, engaged faith leaders and a strong child parliament are upholding children’s rights.
  • 13 disaster risk reduction committees have plans in place, equipping the community to act during emergencies.

Read more of Tulo’s achievements in the Results below.

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Results

Unless otherwise stated, data presented on this page reflects the most up-to-date results of World Vision Canada programs reported between October 2022 and September 2023, and any previous fiscal years available. Previously reported data may not match the current presentation as we continuously receive and refine data from our programs. If you have any questions, kindly reach out to us.