BERHAN
Ethiopian NGO based in Addis Ababa that works primarily with disabled children and focuses on education, health and livelihoods using a community-based development approach.
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What We Do
Our work enhances the lives of disabled children, deprived and marginalized children, girls, youth, women and parents of disabled children
Disability Prevention
Enhance prevention of children with disability and other vulnerability such as girls, works with local community structures, etc.
Livelihood and Economic Empowerment
BL promotes livelihood of youth with disability and parents/guardians of children with disability to help them get out of poverty
Rehabilitation of Children with Disability
Implement comprehensive community based rehabilitation (CBR) program customized with local resources and cultural setups of community.
Inclusive Education for Children with Disability
Promote access to inclusive quality education for children with disabilities and other vulnerable children
Rights and Safeguarding
Promote safeguarding and protection of children with disability and other groups of society in vulnerable situations with special emphasis on girls
Case Studies
Our work enhances the lives of disabled children, deprived and marginalized children, girls, youth, women and parents of disabled children
1.
Amelmal
Worku
This is Amelmal worku a child with cerebral palsy and Intellectual disability. Amelmal disability causes are unknown and she is now eighteen years old living with her families in lideta sub city, Addi...
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2.
Mussa
Mussa was born in 2009. He isa smiley and sociable child with club foot, living in Lideta sub city where Berhan Lehetsanat is implementing Community Based Rehabilitation program. He has joined BL Comm...
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3.
Ebenezer
Ebenezer is a child with spinal Befida , hydrocephalus and speech problem. He was born in 2015 and joined Berhan LeHitsanat CBR program when he was 2 year old. He took medical services from Zewditu Ho...
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4.
Fasika
Sentayehu
Fasika Sentayehu is now eighteen years old boy with quadriplegic cerebral palasy, epilepsy and speech problem living with his mother in lideat sub city, Addis Abeba. The disability was caused by lack ...
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Meet Our CEO
Etenesh Wondmagegnehu is a dedicated social worker and the Executive Director of Berhan Lehetsanat, an NGO focused on the inclusion of children with disabilities in Ethiopia. Born in Hagereselam, she initially aimed for a nursing career before shifting her focus to social work, obtaining a BA from Addis Ababa University in 1980. Etenesh has been instrumental in initiating Community Based Rehabilitation in rural Ethiopia, supported by international organizations like UNICEF, ILO, and WHO. Under her leadership, Berhan Lehetsanat operates in several regions, reaching over 13,668 children and youth, focusing on education, disability support, and income generation programs. Beyond her NGO work, Etenesh has played a pivotal role in policy formulation, educational reforms, and empowering women and young girls. Her commitment to community service is widely recognized, earning her awards and praise for her tireless dedication to improving lives and advocating for inclusive development.
W/ro Etenesh Wondmagegnehu
Contact
Reach Out And Ask Us Questions
+251115544814 , info@berhanlehetsanat.org