Livelihood Improvement for Vulnerable Ethiopians (LIVE)-ADDIS, is a non-governmental, not-for-profit FOCUS AREAS AND CROSS -CUTTING ISSUES
FOCUS AREAS
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SAFEGUARDING
It’s everyone’s responsibility including y
ours! LIVE-ADDIS is committed to safe guarding programs/project Participants from all forms of exploitation and abuse and expects all staff and third Parties (Volunteers, Visitors, Consultants or other contracted parties to share the same commitment
LIVE-ADDIS's LOGO AND ITS DEFINITION
The indent of the LIVE-ADDIS reflects the following themes; Tree, growth, people, community, road to a better life and future, coming together as one, growing outward, prosperity, pathways to a better future
COLOUR REPRESENTATION OF THE LOGO
YELLOW, Represents the sun, which, in many cultures, illustrates youthfulness.
BLUE, associated with the sea and the sky, blue represents knowledge, coolness, peace, contemplation, loyalty, justice, and intelligence. GOVERNANCE
The organization has three major tiers, the General Assembly, the Board, and the Secretariat. The General Assembly is the highest decision-making body and meets once a year to discuss and approve major strategic issues of the organization, External audit reports, and in fact annual activity and financial report and approves next year's activity and budget plans. The reports and plans are prepared by the Secretariat and presented to the Board prior to the General Assembly. The Board, which consists of 7 members, (with a minimum of two females) is elected among the general assembly members and serves for a period of two years. The Board appoints the Executive Director as the LIVE-ADDIS secretariat and provides support to the management in policy matters, strategic directions, and technical issues. The secretariat is responsible for programs/projects development, implementation, and follow-up of the day-to-day affairs of the Charity. MEMBERSHIP AND VOLUNTARISM
Membership and volunteering are open to all Ethiopian residents who are willing to abide by the bylaw, principles, and values of the Organization. The main criteria for membership and volunteering are the commitment to share professional knowledge and experience with members of the target community. VISION
LIVE-ADDIS aspires to see vulnerable Women, Children, and Youth in Ethiopia become socially and economically empowered, their lives improved and free from Poverty
MISSION
The mission of LIVE-ADDIS is; to enhance the capacity of vulnerable Young Girls, Women, Children, and Youth in Ethiopia through community-based interventions in collaboration with other development actors
GOAL
LIVE-ADDIS has the following key goals to achieve in its efforts:
1. Enable Women and Youth in Ethiopia to become Productive, competent, confident, self-supportive, and self-reliant.
2. Enable Children in Ethiopia to become competent and confident future generations. Livelihoods
Youth Employment and
Women social and Economic Empowerment
2. Health
Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV & AIDS prevention and control
3. Impact Migration
4. OVC support
5. Education
6. Voluntarism and
7. Good governance
CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES
Environment: - Responsible and responsive approach to the care of the environment and proper management of the ecosystem in all our works
Gender: - Equality and non-discrimination based on gender are fundamental for LIVE-ADDIS. VALUES AND PRINCIPLES
LIVE - ADDIS has core operating values that it aspires to hold itself accountable to and which offer guidance about how it behaves in carrying out its mission. Core operating values influence the culture and public image of the charity as an effective and vibrant non-governmental organization serving particularly vulnerable groups of society. A number of core values have been identified by LIVE-ADDIS to promote effective teamwork, improve program/project quality and effective management of resources, and address fairness, and position LIVE-ADDIS as a charitable organization. These values, which shall serve the charity as a springboard for all its actions, are as follows:
• Respect for people’s dignity
• Participation
• Commitment
• Promoting Voluntarism
• Trust and Transparency
• Responsibility and Accountability
• Equity and Inclusion
• Partnership and Networking
• Innovation
• Integrity and Sustainability
UNDERLIYING PRINCIPELS
LIVE-Addis is governing by certain Principles that manifested from its strategic design and program implementation. Some of them are;
• All human beings need access to opportunities contributing to the development of their livelihood,
• All people have strengths and assets
• It is possible to make a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable groups
• People thrive/succeed when they make their own choices and they are capable of doing so
• People deserve better opportunities to participate in their community for equal access to services
• It is impossible to bring meaningful changes to the nation without ensuring the full participation of the community. Engagement and participation enrich their lives and make positive contributions
• Designed Support and services are only for the target group
• LIVE-Addis recognizes that the importance of the role of CBOs, State, and non-State actors in the development of support to vulnerable groups.
• Well-trained and motivated staff and volunteers make a difference in the lives of the target group. LIVE-ADDIS has 16 years of proven record of successful implementation of community-based development projects working in partnership with various development actors including but not limited to Government of Ethiopia at Federal, Regional, Sub-City and Woreda level, Concern Worldwide Ethiopia, Goal Ethiopia, Voluntary Service Oversees – Ethiopia (VSO –E),Martial Wace Asset Management ( MWAM), Eureka Charitable Trust ( UK), KKID Germany ,Cord Aid the Netherlands , Consortium of Christian Relief and Development Association (CCRDA ), British Embassy Civil Society Support Program ( CSSP) ,African Union through NEPAD/ Spanish Fund ,Spain Embassy Ethiopia,, World Bank through Management Agency , Irish Aid ,Ford Motor Company ( Fellowship Program) , European Union through IFRC/ERC ,CAFOD Just One World ,CSSP2,British Council, The Freedom fund ,Addis Ababa University School of Social Work, Boston University USA, Sapir University of Israel, CISP, KKS/BMZ, PICDO, HIDO, New life , Endurance Youth Association and Meseret Bego Aderagot etc. LIVE-ADDIS has strong program management, Monitoring, Evaluation and learning, personnel and financial management, procurement and store management systems, and organizational working procedures. On top of these; it has gender, child safeguarding and protection, staff safety, and security policies and we are going through a transparent and accountable grant management system. LIVE-ADDIS has successfully implemented projects which aim to support vulnerable and unemployed women, Children, young girls, and boys in the project areas. Through gaining paramount experiences and by improving its approach and methods, LIVE-ADDIS is being able to achieve remarkable results. Its innovative intervention approaches had significantly contributed to bring about notable achievements. In accordance, LIVE-ADDIS has been offered livelihood empowerment support to the most vulnerable group of the society which includes not limited to single mothers, unemployed /under-employed young women and men , orphan and vulnerable children, migrants, potential migrants, volunteer and forced returnees and enables its project participants for improved their livelihoods
It also established strong links with local and international development actors within and outside of the country. It is believed that LIVE-ADDIS as a local charitable organization has contributed a lot to the national poverty reduction efforts. These all activities got testified by various awards and letters of thanks from various entities.
LIVE-ADDIS Successfully Concludes Stakeholder Consultation Under the Theme "Unity is Strength"
LIVE-ADDIS has successfully conducted a stakeholder consultation forum regarding the second-year implementation phase of the "APHEET - Addis Pillar" project. This project is fully funded by the Merck Family Foundation (MFF) through the Karl Kübel Stiftung für Kind und Familie (KKS).
In his opening remarks, Mr. Alemayehu Teshome, Founder and Executive Director of LIVE-ADDIS, introduced the theme "Unity is Strength" (Dir Biyabir Anbessa Yasir). He emphasized the importance of collective action to address previous gaps and to offer a brighter future for the youth.
Key Outcomes & Agreements:
• Plan Approval: Full consensus was reached on the Year 2 Action Plan and the revised youth recruitment criteria.
• Participant Composition: An integrated joint plan was approved to support 50 new trainees for 2026, alongside the ongoing support for the 2025 cohort.
• Shared Responsibility: Leadership from Woreda, City Administration, and TVET institutions committed to adopting the project as part of their own institutional mandates.
The forum concluded with a keynote address by the Deputy Executive of Lemi Kura Sub-city, Woreda 10. In the closing speech, the Deputy Executive affirmed the Woreda’s full accountability for the project’s success and urged other organizations to learn from LIVE-ADDIS’s exemplary passion, transparency, and operational
effectiveness.
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15/04/2026
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10/04/2026
Easter Greetings from LIVE-ADDIS 🕊️✨
To our esteemed friends, supporters, and strategic partners,
As we celebrate the glorious feast of Easter (Tensae), I wish to extend my warmest greetings to you and your loved ones.
At LIVE-ADDIS, we believe that our greatest asset is the community of friends and partners we have built. We are deeply grateful for your continued trust and the collaborative spirit you bring to our mission. It is through these strong relationships this shared journey of "Friend-Raising" that we achieve our goals.
We look forward to strengthening our bonds and reaching even greater milestones together in the coming season. May this holiday bring you renewed hope and prosperity.
We are proud to share that LIVE-ADDIS has received an official Letter of Confirmation of Collaboration from Jönköping University (JU), Sweden!
This endorsement celebrates years of partnership in hosting international interns. The University commended our "exceptional professionalism" and our commitment to providing a "safe and supportive learning environment".
We extend our deepest gratitude to our dedicated staff and management for this success. As the holiday season approaches, we also wish our entire community a very Happy Easter! 🎓✨
We are proud to share that LIVE-ADDIS has received an official Letter of Confirmation of Collaboration from Jönköping University (JU), Sweden!
This endorsement celebrates years of partnership in hosting international interns. The University commended our "exceptional professionalism" and our commitment to providing a "safe and supportive learning environment".
We extend our deepest gratitude to our dedicated staff and management for this success. As the holiday season approaches, we also wish our entire community a very Happy Easter! 🎓✨
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Headline: Momentum Builds for Youth Employment in Addis Ababa! 🚀
LIVE-ADDIS recently conducted a successful Joint Review Workshop for our project: "Equipping Unemployed Young People for the Labor Market" under the APHEET Program.
Supported by the Merck Family Foundation (MFF) through Karl Kübel Stiftung (KKS), we gathered voices from city government bureaus, sub-city officials, religious leaders, and the participants themselves.
Key Highlights:
• Reflecting on 2025: A transparent look at our achievements and the hurdles we overcame.
• Demand for Growth: Participants and stakeholders strongly urged for project expansion to meet the critical need for youth jobs in Addis Ababa.
• Action-Oriented: We aren't waiting! This coming Thursday, elected representatives will join us at the LIVE-ADDIS office to finalize selection criteria and launch our 2026 accelerated action plan.
As our Executive Director, Alemayehu Teshome, noted in his opening remarks: "While we celebrate our progress, we must redouble our efforts to ensure every planned impact reaches our youth on time."
3rd Regular Board Meeting (1st Year Tenure) Held on March 25, 2026 (Megabit 16, 2018 EC) in Addis Ababa
The Board of Directors of LIVE-ADDIS successfully held their 3rd regular meeting of the first-year tenure on March 25, 2026 (Megabit 16) at our head office in Addis Ababa. Key highlights from the session include:
• Performance & Audit Review: Approval of the 2025 Annual Performance Report and the External Auditor’s Financial Report.
• 2026 Strategic Planning: The 2026 Work Plan and Development Budget were reviewed and approved, setting a clear path to reach more communities with impactful interventions.
• Institutional Strengthening: New organizational guidelines and policy amendments were adopted to enhance efficiency and accountability.
• Official Website Launch: We are thrilled to announce the official launch of our new website, designed to showcase our work and connect with global partners.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our Board for their strategic leadership and commitment to our growth. LIVE-ADDIS remains dedicated to strengthening partnerships to serve more project participants and drive sustainable development.
We invite all our friends and partners to visit our newly launched website! 👉 Website: www.live-addis.org
To all my dear friends, colleagues, and the LIVE-ADDIS family,
As we reach this significant time of year, I want to extend my warmest greetings to all of you.
To my Muslim friends and family: As you approach the end of the holy month of Ramadan, I wish you a very happy and blessed Eid al-Fitr in advance. May this celebration bring peace, joy, and renewed strength to your homes. Eid Mubarak! 🌙
To my Orthodox friends and family: As we passed the halfway mark of the Great Lent last Sunday, I wish you a continued period of strength and reflection. May this fasting season be a time of spiritual growth as we move toward the celebration of Easter. 🙏
In the spirit of our shared values and togetherness, I wish you all a safe and meaningful season ahead. 🤝
With respect,
Alemayehu Teshome (Alex)
Founder and Executive Director, LIVE-ADDIS
06/02/2026
LIVE-ADDIS and Concern Worldwide Ethiopia Forge Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Livelihoods for Vulnerable Ethiopians
Concern Worldwide Ethiopia, Program Director and Partnership coordinator visited on 5th 0f February 2026 to LIVE-ADDIS office here in Addis Ababa.
Concern Worldwide is one of Ireland’s leading international humanitarian organizations, working globally to achieve a world free from poverty, fear, and oppression. Concern Worldwide Ethiopia focuses on long-term development, resilience-building, and emergency response, targeting areas heavily impacted by climate change, conflict, and, or, extreme poverty. Key sectors include health, nutrition (specifically treating acute malnutrition), food security, livelihoods, and water/sanitation (WASH), with a strong emphasis on gender equality.
LIVE-ADDIS is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization established in May 2005 and registered under Ethiopia’s Agency for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO). The organization strives to empower socially and economically vulnerable women, youth, and marginalized citizens through integrated, community-based livelihood, education, and health programs. As a locally rooted organization, LIVE-ADDIS delivers evidence-based livelihood and employment solutions tailored to urban and semi-urban contexts.
The very purpose of the high official’s visit was focused on to finalize the process for long-term strategic partnership between the two organization for shared values, complementary, capacity sharing and collaboration aimed at improving the livelihoods of vulnerable, disadvantaged group of the society focusing on women and men, young girls and boys through various development interventions in Addis Ababa.
After approximately two hours of constructive and in-depth discussion, the discussion marks an important step toward strengthening locally led, evidence-based solutions that address unemployment, vulnerability, and social exclusion among Ethiopia’s urban and semi-urban populations. The two organizations reached an agreement to be strategic development partners in their areas of expertise and representative of. Concern Worldwide officially confirmed and announced the organization's decision that LIVE-ADDIS is one of the strategic partners of Concern and agreed on the next steps.
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18/12/2025
Heartfelt Thanks to the LIVE-ADDIS Family and Friends as We Close 2025
Dear LIVE-ADDIS Families and Friends,
As we come to the close of 2025, we would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation and sincere thanks to you our families and friends for the unwavering support, encouragement, and solidarity you have shown throughout the year.
The year 2025 was not without its challenges. It tested our resilience, commitment, and collective strength. During these demanding times, your support whether through encouragement, contributions, shared knowledge and time, or standing with us in spirit played a vital role in sustaining our work and motivating our team to move forward.
Thanks to your belief in our mission and your continued involvement, LIVE-ADDIS was able to persevere, adapt, and continue serving communities in need. Your contributions, both big and small, have made a meaningful difference and reminded us that we are not alone in this journey.
As we look ahead to the coming year, we kindly ask for your continued support and partnership. With your ongoing encouragement and involvement, we are confident that we can overcome future challenges and create even greater impact together. We hope to maintain this strong momentum and invite you to continue standing with us. Together, we can achieve even greater things and further our mission to uplift and empower those we serve. The future is bright for LIVE-ADDIS, and we hope to journey forward with your steadfast support.
Once again, thank you for being an essential part of the LIVE-ADDIS family. We deeply value your support and friendship. We wish you and your loved ones a New Year filled with health, hope, and renewed strength.
With warm regards and sincere appreciation,
From LIVE-ADDIS team and Alemayehu Teshome, Founder and executive Director
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