Striving to Build
Children’s Future! .
With over 25 years of service for vulnerable children and young people, CHADET protects, promotes quality education, and empowers communities to break the cycle of poverty.
Our Programs
Safeguarding
CHADET has developed and implemented a safeguarding policy that encompasses the philosophies, policies, standards, guidelines and procedures to protect children and vulnerable adults and steps to promote their wellbeing.
Education
CHADET's work on education focuses on promoting Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) and the provision of support for children at primary and secondary level of education with a focus on girls' education.
Livelihoods
CHADET's livelihood programs are aimed at making contributions towards improving household income through imparting knowledge on marketable skills, economic empowerment for women and household nutrition.
Capacity Development
CHADET believes that building capacities of its stakeholders is instrumental for ensuring the sustainability of its programs and in bringing about lasting solutions to local problems.
Our Geographic Reach
CHADET operates across multiple regions in Ethiopia, delivering targeted interventions where they are needed most.
Milestones Since 1995
Key moments in three decades of work for children and communities in Ethiopia.
- 1995
CHADET is founded
Established as a small project dedicated to the protection and holistic development of vulnerable children in Ethiopia.
- 2003–2008
Alternative Basic Education
Three non-formal schools in Addis Ababa give over 3,000 street and working children a first cycle of education and a path into regular schools.
- 2004–2006
Multi-country research
Research partnership with The Royal Tropical Institute of The Netherlands and the Ethiopian Social Science Research Initiative.
Our Reach
Measuring our impact across decades of dedicated service to Ethiopian communities.
150k+
Children Supported
Across education, protection, and health programs.
28+
Years of Service
Consistently delivering value since 1995.
10k+
Families Empowered
Through livelihood and economic strengthening.