The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is a global humanitarian organization with a mission to work with marginalized people to create just and positive change. ADRA Ethiopia belongs to the worldwide ADRA network. ADRA Ethiopia is an independent, non-profit is, non-governmental organization working in Ethiopia since 1982. As an international aid organization, ADRA Ethiopia aligns its strategic direction with the Agenda 2030, supporting thousands of marginalized people in different regions of Ethiopia – regardless of their race, ethnic origin, gender, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual identity.

The ADRA project in Dire Dawa has been successful in providing solar PV installation and maintenance training to youth, in partnership with the Ethiopia-Italian Polytechnic College. This program has trained 120 young people and serves as a model for other regions in Ethiopia.

Local Training:

The ADRA project in Dire Dawa has partnered with the Ethiopia-Italian Polytechnic College to offer Solar PV Installation and Maintenance training.

Trained Participants:

The program has trained 120 young people and helped them find employment.

Regional Model:

Dire Dawa’s program has been identified as a model with excellent performance, and ADRA facilitates experience sharing from Dire Dawa to other project areas in Ethiopia, such as Arba Minch, Afar, and Wolkite.