We operate multi-sectoral development programs focused on improving the lives of pastoralist and agro-pastoralist communities. Our key intervention areas include food security and livelihoods improvement, education, environmental protection, community-based animal health services, rural water supply development, and peace building.
We welcome support in many forms. You can make a direct donation to support our programs, explore partnership opportunities for your organization, or contact us to see if there are volunteer opportunities that match your skills. Please visit our “Get Involved” page for more information.
Our head office is located in Fantalle, Matahara, in the East Showa zone of the Oromia region, Ethiopia. We primarily work in the rural pastoralist and agro-pastoralist lowland areas of the Rift Valley.
You can reach our Executive Director, Mr. Abdi Ahmed, and our team via email at info@rvira.org or rvifra10@gmail.com. You can also reach us by phone at
Email: info@rvira.org
Phone: +251 92 664 3406 | +251 911 411 999
Yes, we are a legally registered non-profit, non-political, and non-religious Ethiopian Resident Charity organization. We were first registered in 2009 under the Charity and Societies Act 621/2009 and have been re-registered under the new Civil Society Proclamation 1113/2019 with certificate number 1427/19.
As a registered charity in Ethiopia with Tax Identification Number (TIN) 0026170323, donations may be subject to local tax regulations. We recommend consulting with a financial advisor regarding tax deductibility in your specific jurisdiction.
While our primary donation method is direct bank transfer, please contact us if you are interested in setting up a recurring contribution. We would be happy to discuss potential arrangements.
Your donation is used to directly fund our program activities. We are committed to the prudent and efficient use of all resources for the ultimate benefit of our program beneficiaries. You can designate your gift to a specific program, such as Livelihoods or Education, to ensure it supports the cause you are most passionate about.
Yes. If you make a donation in honor or in memory of someone, please include that information in your notification email to us so we can properly acknowledge the gift.
Currently, we accept donations via direct bank transfer. Please visit our “Donate” page for our complete bank details.
We support several interconnected causes aimed at tackling poverty in rural Ethiopia. This includes improving food security and livelihoods for women and youth, promoting environmental sustainability, providing functional adult education, enhancing livestock health, increasing access to clean water, and peace building.
We focus our work on rural pastoralist and agro-pastoralist lowland areas that have been identified as having significant development needs. Our approach is guided by our cardinal principle of community participation, where we work with local groups to identify, prioritize, and implement projects.
We measure our impact through both quantitative and qualitative data. This includes tracking key metrics like the number of individuals trained, Self-Help Groups formed, and tree seedlings planted. We also assess the long-term improvement in community well-being, economic stability, and self-reliance.
Yes, collaboration is a core principle of our work. We partner with local and national government bodies, community-based organizations, and domestic and international development organizations to ensure our efforts are coordinated and sustainable.
For the safety and privacy of the communities we serve, impromptu visits are not possible. However, we do arrange scheduled visits for our official partners and major donors. If you are interested in a site visit, please contact our Executive Director to discuss the possibility.