Projects
Emanual Development Association
Emmanuel Development Association (EDA) is an indigenous development NGO established in 1996 by its founder and Executive Director Tessema Bekele. EDA envisions a bright future and protection for Ethiopian children. This vision was instilled during Mr. Bekele’s childhood by his single mother, who encouraged him to focus on his education and become someone who would give care and support to orphans and vulnerable children. EDA operates in several locations in Amhara, Addis Ababa, Afar and Oromiya. Its child education and protection program is specifically geared towards raising awareness about children's rights and the prevention of sexual and labor exploitation. Here are EDA’s objectives over its current strategic period (2015-2019):