Strategic Partnerships

Building Alliances for Change

We believe in the power of collaboration. Through strategic partnerships, we amplify our impact and create lasting change across Ethiopian communities.

25+
Active Partners
50+
Joint Projects
15K+
People Reached
8
Countries

Partnership Opportunities

We collaborate with various types of organizations to maximize our impact and reach more communities across Ethiopia.

Government Collaboration
Work with government agencies to influence policy and implementation
Policy advocacy
Training programs
Research collaboration
Public consultations
NGO Partnerships
Collaborate with local and international NGOs to expand program reach
Joint program implementation
Resource sharing
Capacity building
Advocacy coordination
Corporate Social Responsibility
Partner with businesses committed to social impact and community development
Funding support
Employee volunteering
Skills-based partnerships
Technology support
Academic Institutions
Collaborate with universities and research institutions for evidence-based programs
Research partnerships
Student internships
Curriculum development
Knowledge exchange

Our Current Partners

We're proud to work alongside these organizations in our mission to promote human rights and democracy.

Ethiopian Human Rights Commission
Government
Ethiopian Human Rights Commission
Collaborative efforts on human rights education and policy advocacy across Ethiopia.
Focus Area:
Policy & Advocacy
Partnership:Since 2019
Impact:15 joint initiatives
Addis Ababa University
Academic
Addis Ababa University
Research collaboration and student internship programs in democratic governance studies.
Focus Area:
Research & Education
Partnership:Since 2020
Impact:50+ student interns
UN Women Ethiopia
International
UN Women Ethiopia
Joint programs on women's empowerment and gender equality initiatives.
Focus Area:
Women's Rights
Partnership:Since 2018
Impact:8 joint programs
Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association
Local NGO
Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association
Legal support services and advocacy for women's rights and gender-based violence prevention.
Focus Area:
Legal Support
Partnership:Since 2021
Impact:200+ cases supported
Transparency International Ethiopia
National NGO
Transparency International Ethiopia
Anti-corruption advocacy and transparency promotion in governance and public institutions.
Focus Area:
Transparency
Partnership:Since 2020
Impact:12 advocacy campaigns
Save the Children Ethiopia
International NGO
Save the Children Ethiopia
Child protection programs and advocacy for children's rights and welfare.
Focus Area:
Child Protection
Partnership:Since 2019
Impact:5,000+ children reached
Ministry of Women and Social Affairs
Government
Ministry of Women and Social Affairs
Collaborative programs on women's empowerment and social protection initiatives.
Focus Area:
Social Protection
Partnership:Since 2020
Impact:25 joint programs
Jimma University
Academic
Jimma University
Research partnerships in human rights education and community development studies.
Focus Area:
Community Development
Partnership:Since 2021
Impact:30+ research projects
UNICEF Ethiopia
International
UNICEF Ethiopia
Child rights advocacy and protection programs across Ethiopian communities.
Focus Area:
Child Rights
Partnership:Since 2019
Impact:10,000+ children reached
Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Forum
Local NGO
Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Forum
Coordination and capacity building for civil society organizations nationwide.
Focus Area:
Civil Society
Partnership:Since 2018
Impact:100+ CSOs supported

Why Partner With ESPA?

Discover the mutual benefits of collaborating with our organization

Expanded Reach

Access new communities and beneficiaries through partner networks

Enhanced Impact

Amplify program effectiveness through collaborative approaches

Shared Resources

Pool expertise, funding, and infrastructure for greater efficiency

Risk Mitigation

Share challenges and reduce operational risks through collaboration

Start a Partnership

Ready to collaborate? Tell us about your organization and how we can work together.

Partnership Application
Tell us about your organization and partnership goals
Partnership Process
1

Application

Submit your partnership application

2

Review

We review and assess alignment

3

Meeting

Initial consultation meeting

4

Agreement

Formalize partnership terms

Contact Information
partnerships@espa-ethiopia.org
Partnership Department

Stronger Together

Through strategic partnerships, we can amplify our impact and create lasting change in Ethiopian communities. Let's work together to build a more just and democratic society.