Hope for Children Organization
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Mission Statement
Create productive, responsible, empowered and economically self-sufficient citizens from highly vulnerable children & youth, their caregivers, and communities using a participatory and holistic approach.
About This Cause
Brief Overview of Hope for Children Organization (HFC) Hope for Children Organization (HFC) is a non-political, non-faith-based local NGO established in November 2000 to provide sustainable, community-based care and support for children and families affected by HIV/AIDS. Registered as an Ethiopian resident charity (Reg. No. 0016), HFC has successfully implemented HIV/AIDS prevention and control programs through diverse funding sources. With 23 years of experience, HFC has supported over 27,000 orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and 10,000 people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), mobilizing 450 volunteers. Key services include shelter, healthcare, psychosocial support, education, and nutritional aid. The organization operates in Addis Ababa, Oromia, and Harari regions, with a head office in Addis Ababa. HFC has executed impactful projects, such as the Integrated Community-Based HIV/AIDS Preventive, Care, and Support Project (2013–2016) with USAID/Ethiopia, reaching 9,000 people with care and economic strengthening programs. The organization has also facilitated village savings and loan associations (VSLA), benefiting 22,000 families in Addis Ababa and 12,000 in Oromia in partnership with Plan International Ethiopia (2007–2015). As a national implementing partner, HFC executed the Strengthening Communities Response to HIV/AIDS (SCRHA/PATH) project, enhancing the capacity of 34 CSOs in 47 towns while supporting 86,871 PLWHA. The Ethiopian Social Accountability Project (World Bank) has also been a focus since 2013, coordinating implementing partners across 22 districts. HFC has partnered with international and local organizations, including UNICEF, USAID, Plan International, multiple embassies, the Global Fund for Children, and the World Bank. Currently, HFC provides holistic support to children affected by HIV/AIDS, addressing basic needs, psychosocial care, and preventive interventions. Programs include residential care, youth enrichment, community mobilization, sponsorship programs, girls’ empowerment, and social accountability. ________________________________________ Objective of Hope for Children Organization A. Provide food, education, healthcare, clothing, and psychosocial support for orphans, at-risk children, and vulnerable communities. B. Promote human rights, good governance, peace building, transparency, and accountability. C. Create educational and employment opportunities through vocational training centers. D. Improve the socio-economic conditions of communities. E. Fight against HIV/AIDS. F. Participate in environmental protection and greenery initiatives. ________________________________________ Vision HFC envisions “a country in which all children grow in a happy and healthy environment.” This entails ensuring access to essential services, emotional well-being, and a safe, nurturing environment, ultimately fostering productivity, reducing poverty, and improving global health outcomes. ________________________________________ Mission HFC strives to create productive, responsible, and economically self-sufficient citizens by supporting vulnerable children, youth, caregivers, and communities through a participatory and holistic approach. Key objectives include addressing the unique challenges of vulnerable groups, engaging communities in program development, and empowering individuals to contribute positively to society. ________________________________________ Core Values • Participation & Collaboration: Empowering communities through shared ownership and partnerships. • Respect: Recognizing the dignity of children, communities, and stakeholders. • Integrity & Accountability: Ensuring transparency, efficiency, and ethical responsibility. • Wholeness: Addressing all aspects of child development. • Equity: Providing support regardless of background or status. ________________________________________ Thematic Areas HFC employs a holistic approach, integrating service delivery with human rights advocacy to meet the diverse needs of vulnerable populations. 1. Education • Providing scholarships, tuition assistance, and learning materials. • Offering mentorship and career guidance. • Ensuring safe, conducive learning environments. • Delivering psychosocial support. • Supporting children from low-income families with healthcare and basic needs. 2. Psychosocial Care & Support • Counseling and therapy. • Life skills and cultural activities. • Temporary rehabilitation shelters. • Financial assistance to empower self-sufficiency. 3. Governance & Human Rights • Promoting human rights, good governance, and transparency. • Enhancing social accountability and conflict resolution efforts. • Facilitating community dialogues for improved government accountability. 4. Health • HIV/AIDS prevention, testing, and treatment support. • Psychosocial assistance to reduce stigma and discrimination. • Peer support groups and nutritional aid for PLWHA. • Mother-to-child transmission prevention programs. • Safe sex education and condom distribution. 5. Social Services • Providing food, shelter, and clothing to vulnerable groups. • Establishing group homes and formal education support for OVCs. • Reunifying children with families. • Organizing recreational and life skills programs. • Offering sponsorships and financial aid. • Conducting awareness campaigns on OVC issues. 6. Livelihood Development • Vocational and technical skills training. • Higher education support for OVCs over 18. • Providing start-up capital for income-generating activities. • Implementing savings and credit schemes. 7. Capacity Building • Strengthening community structures like Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and Anti-AIDS clubs. • Enhancing local institutions’ capacity for social development initiatives. 8. Environmental Protection • Engaging in afforestation and environmental sustainability efforts. • Promoting community involvement in green development.