About Us

Our story

  • ELiDA is a not-for-profit, gender-focused, women-led non-partisan, and secular indigenous CSO
  • It was established in November 2008 by reputable women.
  • ELiDA contributes toward solving multidimensional social, economic, and political challenges of Ethiopians. 
  • ELiDA is committed to women and girls by creating opportunities and promoting girls’ education. The support includes awareness creation training on prevention of early marriage, female gentile mutilation (FGM), and harmful traditional practices (HTPs).   

VISION

ELiDA aspires to see socially responsible, economically independent and productive women, Girls and Youth who are protected from human rights violation and empowered to contribute to sustainable development, peace and strong democratic culture.

MISSION

ELiDA works for the protection, well-being and economic, social, and political empowerment of women, girls, and youth. The organization strives to protect women and girls from GBV and HTPs improve access to support for survivors.

VALUES

Empathy
Inclusivity
Equity
Integrity
Accountability
Networking
partnership