Care for the Needy
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Care for the Needy (CfN)
Care for the Needy (CfN) is a local humanitarian organization working to improve the well-being, dignity, and resilience of vulnerable and marginalized communities, particularly young people, in the Tigray Region of Northern Ethiopia. Founded on 12 July 2016 (Ethiopian Calendar), corresponding to 19 March 2024 (Gregorian Calendar), by five humanitarian professionals, CfN is committed to addressing humanitarian and social challenges through inclusive, people-centered, and context-sensitive interventions.
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Woredas Reached
People Impacted
Partnerships
What We Do
We work with vulnerable communities to promote dignity, protection, inclusion and resilience through integrated humanitarian and development programmes.
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
Promoting mental health awareness, psychosocial well-being, healthy coping mechanisms, and resilience among individuals and communities affected by adversity.
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Gender Equality and GBV Prevention and Response
Promoting gender equality, raising awareness, strengthening prevention efforts, and supporting appropriate referral pathways.
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Protection and Humanitarian Assistanc
Contributing to the protection and well-being of vulnerable populations, including internally displaced people and other crisis-affected communities.
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Youth Empowerment
Strengthening young people's life skills, leadership, resilience, personal development, and participation in community development.
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Diversity and Inclusion
Promoting equal opportunities, respect for diversity, and meaningful participationfor marginalized groups.
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Community Resilience and Capacity Building
Strengthening the knowledge and practical skills of community members, volunteers, frontline workers, and local organizations.
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Peacebuilding and Social Cohesion
Encouraging dialogue, cooperation, peaceful coexistence, and constructive community engagement.
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Training and Technical Support
Providing relevant training, awareness-raising, and technical capacity development in areas aligned with CfN's expertise.
Learn More →Featured Projects
Discover some of our initiatives working to improve the well-being, dignity and resilience of vulnerable and crisis-affected communities.
PROJECT CATEGORY
Community-based psychosocial support Project
This project delivers localized, community-led mental health and psychosocial support services to build emotional resilience, heal trauma, and strengthen social support networks for vulnerable populations.
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Gender Project
Gender equality and protection initiatives
This project focuses on advancing gender equality and safeguarding vulnerable communities through targeted protection, advocacy, and empowerment initiatives.
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Youth Project
Youth empowerment and capacity development
This initiative builds youth self-reliance and leadership through tailored technical training, digital skill building, and sustainable economic opportunities.
Learn More →Organizational Objectives
Care for the Needy pursues these objectives to promote dignity, inclusion, resilience, and sustainable well-being among vulnerable and crisis-affected communities.
Promote Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being
Promote the mental health and psychosocial well-being of vulnerable, marginalized, and crisis-affected populations.
Advance Gender Equality and Address Gender-Based Violence
Advance gender equality and contribute to the prevention of and response to gender-based violence.
Empower Youth
Empower young people through life skills development, leadership, capacity building, and meaningful participation.
Promote Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Equity
Promote diversity, inclusion, equal opportunities, and social equity for all.
Strengthen Individual and Community Resilience
Enhance the capacity of individuals and communities to cope with and recover from adversity, conflict, displacement, and other humanitarian challenges.
Contribute to Humanitarian Response
Support humanitarian interventions addressing the needs of internally displaced people and other vulnerable populations.
Build Community and Institutional Capacity
Strengthen the capacities of community members, volunteers, frontline workers, and local organizations through training, mentorship, and awareness-raising.
Promote Peacebuilding and Social Cohesion
Foster peaceful coexistence, social cohesion, and constructive community engagement.
Establish Strategic Partnerships
Develop and strengthen partnerships with humanitarian organizations, government institutions, donors, and other stakeholders to expand the reach and sustainability of interventions.
Promote Community Participation and Accountability
Encourage meaningful community participation, accountability, and locally led solutions.
Support Sustainable Community Development
Advance sustainable community development through context-sensitive interventions that strengthen local capacities and promote long-term well-being.
Building dignity, strengthening resilience, and creating opportunities for every community.
Our Partners & Collaborators
We collaborate with institutions, organizations, and development partners to strengthen our impact and create lasting change.
Visit Our Office
We welcome your questions, inquiries, and opportunities to work together. Visit us or get in touch through the contact details below.
Our Location
In front of Mekelle University, Adi Haki Campus, West Gate.
Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia