About Addis Ababa Branch Office
The Organization for Social Services, Health, and Development (OSSHD) Addis Ababa Branch was established in 1997 GC to assume the responsibility of addressing social, health, and development issues within the city government of Addis Ababa. The branch has extensive experience implementing HIV/AIDS and integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) programs. Over the years, it has successfully managed more than seven different projects. Currently, the branch is implementing two projects, namely PAAD and MOH/Global Fund , with a team of 34 staff members—15 males and 19 females—as well as 40 community promoters and peer services providers . The organization’s interventions are aligned with its three pillars: health, social, and development, and target the objectives outlined in the NSP 2023-2027. Geographically, the branch covers ten sub-cities within Addis Ababa, serving a population of approximately 3.5 million residents. OSSHD Addis Ababa is widely recognized throughout the city and enjoys strong recognition from the government, NGOs, CBOs, and the community at large. It is the chairperson of the NGO forum within the Addis Ababa health bureau and is an active member of HIV/AIDS prevention networks at the city level, as well as a participant in TWGs at the sub-city level. The organization also actively contributes to harm reduction efforts for People Who Inject Drugs (PWID) through the Ministry of Health’s TWG. The projects are implemented primarily through community-based outreach activities and Drop-In Centers (DICs), which serve as medium-level SRH/HIV clinics, supported by a well-established referral system. Additionally, most projects extend beyond individual clients to focus on community capacity building, partnership development, networking, resource mobilization, referral systems, awareness rising, and the production and distribution of IEC/BCC materials. The integrated income-generating activity (IGA) components are also included within care and support services for People Living with HIV (PLWH), Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC), Persons with Disabilities (PWD), Female Sex Workers (FSW), as a means of economic strengthening.
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Key Achievements of OSSHD Addis Ababa Branch Office
Outcome 1:- Provide integrated HIV and reproductive health service achievement and success
Outcome 2:- target beneficiaries with SRH/HIV information and Education achievement and success
Outcome 3:- Socio –economic empowerment and capacity building achievement and success
Active Projects
Increasing access to HIV/AIDS services among KPPs in selected high incidence area of Ethiopia
Community based Integrated HIV/AIDS and Sexual and Reproductive Health services Programme
Some of the services at OSSHD Addis Ababa Branch
Students from Brot University Visited OSSHD Addis Ababa Branch
Brot University students from Germany visited the OSSHD Addis Ababa branch to learn about the organization community-based health and social services. The visit fostered cultural exchange and mutual learning, offering insights into OSSHD impactful work and strengthening international collaboration in addressing public health and development challenges in Ethiopia..
OSSHD Addis Ababa Branch Conducts a peer education for adolescent girls
OSSHD Addis Ababa Branch conducting peer education sessions for adolescent girls in various schools across Addis Ababa as part of its HIV prevention program. The initiative aimed to raise awareness, promote safe practices, and empower young girls with knowledge and confidence to protect their health and make informed decisions about their future.
Osshd Addis Ababa branch conducts monthly review meeting with community volunteers
OSSHD Addis Ababa branch holds monthly review meetings with community volunteers to assess progress, share challenges, and strengthen community engagement. These sessions enhance collaboration, ensure alignment with project goals, and empower volunteers with updated information and support to effectively serve their communities..