Study Abroad Program in Ethiopia

  Ethiopia

• Other Cities in Ethiopia: 
Rural Areas

Term: Fall, Spring 

Description: You've read about poverty and development in textbooks. You've seen pictures of war and hunger on the news. Confused by the complexity of the issues? Wondering how you can make a difference?

Transformational development starts with you. Go ED. is a unique study abroad program that will change the way you think about your world.

FHI began working in Ethiopia in 1974, with a partner organization, to deliver emergency relief to famine victims. In 1984, FHI became fully established in Ethiopia to more fully undertake relief and rehabilitation activities in response to the severe drought and famine. By 1989, most programs had moved toward long-term development. These integrated development programs seek to be participatory, integrated and sustainable. Through its programs, FHI has achieved major results in natural resources management, reforestation and water development, including planting 3.5 million trees and fodder seedlings in 1985 alone.

FHI focuses on six main sectors of development: agricultural production/natural resource management; water and sanitation; primary health care; HIV-AIDS prevention, care and support; education; and income generation. FHI also provides developmental relief and rehabilitation for communities and regions experiencing or recovering from natural disasters.

Highlights:
* Step out of the classroom and into the real world issues of hunger, poverty and inequality. See firsthand Gods power at work in people and communities in hard places.
* Challenge your assumptions and worldview as you engage with history, culture and economics through lectures, field trips and a practicum.
* Let your experience change you in profound ways. Then lead and challenge others with what you have seen and heard.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Ethiopia in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Food for the Hungry's Mission Statement: Go ED. is a ministry of Food for the Hungry, an international relief and development organization reaching out to the poor in over 26 countries. The vision of Food for the Hungry extends far beyond temporary relief - the goal is to transform communities and help them become self-sustaining. It is called Vision of a Community, and it means going into the hard places - areas facing extreme poverty and hardship - and sharing the hope and love of Jesus Christ. Our Vision of a Community helps us to target the end of both physical and spiritual hunger. We work with churches, community leaders, and families to accomplish this goal. Basic needs for food and water are met, along with developmental needs such as education, agriculture, health, discipleship, and church development. The task of ending worldwide hunger can seem overwhelming - up to 1,000 a day die of hunger - but Food for the Hungry believes that "since they die one at a time, we can save them one at a time."

Year Founded: 1971