Child Protection Ethiopia Project #59852

Formula and Baby WASH for the babies in Ethiopia

by Meseret Humanitarian Organization (MHO)

Project Report | Feb 20, 2026
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By Habte Beyene | project leader

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Dear Generous Donors,

Thanks to your generous support ,The Formula and Baby WASH for the Babies in Ethiopia project continues to make meaningful progress in safeguarding the health, nutrition, and dignity of the most vulnerable infants and young children under MHO’s rehabilitation and care program. During the reporting period, the project consistently provided life-sustaining baby formula, balanced and age-appropriate complementary nutrition, and essential Baby WASH and shelter support to 90 children between the ages of 0–5 years who are orphaned, abandoned, or otherwise deprived of parental care. These children remain among the most at risk, as they lack access to adequate food, safe shelter, consistent caregiving, and basic medical attention. Through your generous support, MHO has been able to maintain a protective and nurturing environment that addresses their urgent survival and developmental needs.

The provision of baby formula and enriched nutritional support has played a critical role in preventing acute malnutrition, strengthening immunity, and promoting healthy physical and cognitive development during the most sensitive early years of life. Regular feeding schedules, combined with improved dietary diversity for older infants and toddlers, have resulted in visible improvements in weight gain, activity levels, and overall wellbeing. For newly admitted children—many of whom arrived in fragile health conditions—the availability of immediate nutritional intervention has been life-saving. In parallel, the Baby WASH component has ensured access to safe water, child-friendly sanitation facilities, bathing services, hygiene materials, and clean sleeping spaces. These measures have significantly reduced the incidence of hygiene-related illnesses and created a safe and dignified living environment for the children.

The shelter support provided through the rehabilitation center continues to serve as a stable home for children who previously lived in extreme deprivation. Beyond meeting their basic needs, the center offers a structured routine, responsive caregiving, and early stimulation, all of which are essential for emotional security and developmental recovery. Access to basic medical follow-up and health monitoring has further strengthened the protective care system and enabled early identification and treatment of common childhood illnesses.

Despite rising costs of infant formula, food items, hygiene supplies, and medical care, the project has remained operational and effective through careful resource management and the unwavering commitment of supporters. The needs, however, remain significant, particularly as new vulnerable children continue to be admitted into the program in critical condition. Expanding the nutrition supply, strengthening health services, and improving child-friendly WASH facilities are key priorities for the coming period.

This progress has been made possible through the compassion and generosity of our donors and partners. Your support is not only saving lives but also giving orphaned and abandoned children the opportunity to grow in safety, regain their health, and experience care, love, and dignity during their earliest and most formative years. With continued partnership, MHO will be able to sustain and expand this life-saving intervention and ensure that every child under its protection receives the strong and healthy start in life that they deserve.

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Oct 20, 2025
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By Habte Beyene | project leader

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Every day in Addis Ababa, thousands of vulnerable mothers struggle to feed their infants due to the soaring cost of formula, food inflation, and limited access to hygiene supplies. Many also face breastfeeding complications caused by malnutrition, stress, and postnatal health issues, placing their babies at severe risk of malnutrition and illness. Through the “Formula & Baby WASH for Babies in Ethiopia” project, MHO has continued to stand in the gap for the most vulnerable newborns and young children—especially those who are orphaned, abandoned, or deprived of family care. During this reporting period, MHO provided infant formula, balanced nutrition, and essential hygiene supplies to 25 babies aged 0–5 years, ensuring they receive safe feeding conditions, sanitation support, and early-childhood protection within our rehabilitation center.

This impact was made possible through the generosity of compassionate GlobalGiving donors and partners whose support has ensured that these babies are not left behind. Your contribution is not only keeping children nourished—it is protecting their dignity, health, and future. MHO remains committed to transparency, accountability, and continued service to those most in need. On behalf of the children and their caregivers, we extend our deepest gratitude for your solidarity and kindness. You are more than a donor—you are a partner in saving lives.

Thank you for walking this journey with us. This progress is possible only because of kind-hearted supporters like you—individuals, companies, and the GlobalGiving community—who believe that every child deserves a healthy start in life.

Your support has restored dignity, health, and hope to some of the most vulnerable children in Ethiopia.Thank you for ensuring that these children never miss the opportunities they deserve.

On behalf of the babies, their mothers, and the entire MHO family—we express our deepest gratitude.

We reaffirm our commitment to transparency and excellence. Every contribution is utilized with care to deliver maximum impact where it matters most. We will continue to keep you updated as the project evolves because you are more than a donor; you are a vital part of this journey.

Note The children pictured in the report are among the many who have directly benefited from this program. They represent thousands of babies and children in Ethiopia who now have the opportunity to thrive—thanks to you.

Together, we can continue to make a difference in the lives of these children. Thank you for walking this journey with us

children supported by GG&its generous partners

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Jun 21, 2025
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By Habte Beyene | Project Leader

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Dear Kind Donors and Supporters,

In This reporting period your donation under the project titled : Formula and Baby WASH for the babies in Ethiopia MHO has successfully provided immediate life-saving food and nutritional assistance to over 100 vulnerable women and their children.

We are deeply grateful for your generous support during this reporting period. Thanks to your invaluable contributions, MHO has successfully provided immediate life-saving food and nutritional assistance to over 100 vulnerable women and their children. Despite the high and urgent demand for food and nutrition aid, your donations from GlobalGiving, individual, and corporate donors,, combined with the other support from enabled us to deliver critical assistance to those most in need. Without your kindness and commitment, reaching these families would not have been possible. The financial support you have provided has been strategically utilized to deliver: food assistance and nutrition support

Challenges Faced:

Limited funding relative to the overwhelming needs
High and growing demand for assistance among displaced communities
Lack of diversification in donor base, which constrains resource mobilization
Limited engagement with potential new donors to expand support

We are actively working on addressing these challenges to maximize the impact of our interventions and ensure sustainable assistance.

Closing Note:
All beneficiaries featured in this report are verified primary recipients of MHO’s assistance. Includes Children continuously assisted with your kind support .Their stories and images reflect the real impact of your generosity on the ground.

Once again, thank you for your continued support and trust. Together, we are saving lives and bringing hope to those who need it most.

Children continuously assisted with your kind sup

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