Who We Are
Dignity For Life (DFL) is a woman-led civil society organization established in 2019 by a family deeply committed to upholding the inherent worth of every human being. Rooted in the belief that all people are created in the image of the Creator, we strive to ensure that dignity is not aprivilege—but a fundamental right. Our journey began with grassroots support for street children in Addis Ababa, providing food, shelter, and hope. Today,we are a registered organization working to expand our impact across Ethiopia,focusing on vulnerable groups—especially women and children.
Our Focus Areas
Livelihood
Expand access to sustainable income-generating activities for women and youth to improve economic resilience and independence.
Expand access to sustainable income-generating activities for women and youth to improve economic resilience and independence.
Peace
Support community-based initiatives that encourage dialogue, reconciliation, and nonviolent approaches to resolving conflict.
Support community-based initiatives that encourage dialogue, reconciliation, and nonviolent approaches to resolving conflict.
Environmental protection
Environmental protection is a core thematic area within our programmatic framework, aligned with our vision of dignified life for all. As part of our integrated development approach, our organization is committed to advancing environmental sustainability. We actively work to strengthen community-led and policy-driven initiatives that contribute to the protection, restoration, and preservation of natural ecosystems. Through advocacy, capacity building, and strategic partnerships, we aim to promote climate resilience, sustainable resource management, and biodiversity conservation.
Environmental protection is a core thematic area within our programmatic framework, aligned with our vision of dignified life for all. As part of our integrated development approach, our organization is committed to advancing environmental sustainability. We actively work to strengthen community-led and policy-driven initiatives that contribute to the protection, restoration, and preservation of natural ecosystems. Through advocacy, capacity building, and strategic partnerships, we aim to promote climate resilience, sustainable resource management, and biodiversity conservation.
Humanitarian Response
Increase support and preparedness for communities affected by natural and manmade disasters through timely and effective humanitarian interventions.
Increase support and preparedness for communities affected by natural and manmade disasters through timely and effective humanitarian interventions.
Our Strategic Partners
Our Impact
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Distributed blankets to street-connected children to enhance warmth and protection during harsh weather conditions.
Distributed blankets to street-connected children to enhance warmth and protection during harsh weather conditions.
100+
Provided biannual holiday meals to vulnerable women and children, fostering inclusion and dignity during festive seasons.
Provided biannual holiday meals to vulnerable women and children, fostering inclusion and dignity during festive seasons.
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Supplied fast-food cooking equipment to street-involved youth to support income-generating activities and promote self-reliance.
Supplied fast-food cooking equipment to street-involved youth to support income-generating activities and promote self-reliance.
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Secured transitional housing for homeless individuals, facilitating reintegration and stability.
Secured transitional housing for homeless individuals, facilitating reintegration and stability.
100+
Conducted targeted training sessions for women and youth living on the streets, focusing on sexual violence prevention and personal safety awareness.
Conducted targeted training sessions for women and youth living on the streets, focusing on sexual violence prevention and personal safety awareness.