Population Services International/Ethiopia (PSI/E)

As we approach the 🌻 Ethiopian New Year 2017 🌻, we are excited to share a special New Year's edition of the Powered by PSI #newsletter! With deep gratitude for your continued support and partnership, we've been able to reach thousands of people across the country with essential health services. 📖 This edition highlights the incredible impact of our work, spanning sexual and reproductive health, WASH, HIV/AIDS control, and hypertension prevention. Swipe through to explore the latest updates from PSI Ethiopia and discover inspiring stories from the communities we serve >>> https://lnkd.in/etB86G8K Together, we've transformed lives across #Ethiopia. #PSIEthiopia Population Services International A360 Dr Dorothy Balaba Ruth Tesfaye Lemma Tulu Michael Negash Dagim Demirew Fana A. Abay Yonatan Tamiru Seyoum Atlie Solen Kebede Kaleb Belete Feven Kefale Zenebe Tilaye Mesfin Tesfaye Eba Kebede Bacha Kitesa (MPH,PMP-MA) Teferi Teklu (PhD, MPH) Aniley Henok Lidiya Berihun Wondwosen Kassa Mariamawit Haile G. USAID Federal Ministry of Health Ethiopia Karl Hofmann Michael Holscher John Sauer Jennifer Marcy Meghan Cutherell, MPH Fifi Oluwatoyin Ogbondeminu , B. Pharm, MPH, MBA, FPCPharm, FIMC Dionne Warwick Oguna & many more!

🌍 Did You Know? The USAID Transform WASH Activity has transformed the lives of over one million #Ethiopians, enhancing #WASH access—one toilet at a time! But that's not all. Transform WASH goes beyond providing clean water and sanitation options; it's about empowering communities, invigorating markets, and transforming lives for a brighter future. Explore the inspiring story of Transform WASH and its legacy in achieving sanitation win: https://lnkd.in/eXMxTbQm For eight remarkable years, the Transform WASH Activity has been a catalyst for change, revolutionizing the #WASH market in #Ethiopia. This USAID-funded initiative has paved the way for sustainable solutions that empower communities and create lasting impacts.

PSI Ethiopia Hands Over Liyu Class Toilets to Private Enterprises in Arbaminch. On September 25, 2024, PSI Ethiopia officially handed over three #LiyuClass Toilets in Arbaminch to private enterprise owners, who will now manage these public facilities. The handover ceremony was attended by government officials and representatives from the city mayor’s office. Strategically constructed in busy marketplaces, the toilets aim to serve more communities while contributing to the elimination of open defecation. Ato Desta Dembele, the Arbaminch city mayor's office head, highlighted the broader impact of the initiative. Beyond providing access to clean public toilets, the project has created job opportunities for local youth through private enterprises and supports the city’s urban beautification efforts. He also thanked PSI Ethiopia for its ongoing support. PSI Ethiopia acknowledges the city municipality's crucial role in the project's success, including securing construction sites, overseeing the progress, and ensuring water access for the toilets. Dr Dorothy Balaba, PSI Ethiopia’s Country Representative, praised the government’s efforts to achieve a cleaner environment by 2030 through the national TSEDU campaign and confirmed PSI Ethiopia’s support. We are also under construction of Liyu Class Toilets in other major cities which will also play its part in creating cleaner Ethiopia. Additionally, PSI Ethiopia is now implementing different #sanitation focused projects that can play a significant role in achieving the national #TSEDUCampaign. We are now currently implementing the USAID Market for Sanitation Activity and the USAID Urban WASH Activity which will be the key to improving the sanitation sector in Ethiopia. During the handover ceremony, the PSI Ethiopia leadership team and city administration officials planted trees together as a symbol of their commitment to combating climate change.

Happy Meskel Holiday (Finding of the True Cross)!   መልካም የመስቀል በዓል።

"Empowerment is all about choice. When we have options, we hold the power to shape our futures." Mariamawit Haile, Youth Innovation Champion, PSI Ethiopia World Contraception Day, 2024 #Worldcontraceptionday #Thepowerofchoice #ReproductiveHealthforall

Happy World Contraception Day 2024!   When women are empowered with contraception options, it transforms their lives and positively impacts their families and communities. Terefech Kassaye, a 19-year-old from the Gerese District, is a powerful example of this. Married at 16 and a mother shortly after, she learned about the life-changing benefits of contraception from local health professionals. Now, she uses contraception, has the power to shape her own future, and is making a positive impact on those around her.   Read her story and be inspired by her journey.   #WorldContraceptionDay #ThePowerOfChoice #SRH #RISE #C4C   Read Terefech's Story https://lnkd.in/e8QjXuET)

Population Services International's Annual Report is now available!   Within this report, you'll gain a comprehensive insight into PSI, featuring compelling personal narratives and significant impact from the year. Explore how partnerships with governments, communities, the private sector, and other NGOs contribute to enhancing health outcomes, driving change across communities, markets, and health systems.   Dive in: https://lnkd.in/eYagMDvy

SAHQI Program Review: Advancing Reproductive Health in South Ethiopia   On September 5, 2024, the Strengthening Adolescent Health & Quality Improvement (SAHQI) Program team conducted a key performance review meeting in South Ethiopia's Gerese Woreda. The meeting brought together Woreda Health Office Managers, Health Center Directors, Linkage Supervisors, Family Planning Service Providers, and Health Extension Workers to evaluate the impact of the SAHQI program.   Discussions centered around significant improvements in family planning services, particularly in method uptake, continuity, and client satisfaction, especially among adolescent girls and young women.   SAHQI continues to empower women to make informed decisions about contraceptive methods, strengthening reproductive health services across the region. #SAHQI #FamilyPlanning #ReproductiveHealth #WomensHealth #AdolescentHealth #ClientCenteredCare

🌙🌙Wishing a happy Mawlid Al-Nabi to those who celebrate! መልካም የመዉሊድ በዓል::

🌻🌻መልካም አዲስ አመት🌻🌻 Happy Ethiopian New Year!