About Gondar Branch Office
Organization for Social Services health and development / OSSHD/ Gondar branch is one of the branch office of OSSHD which is committed and has been working on HIV/AIDS prevention and control as well as sexual reproductive health services and care and support interventions for most at risk population groups, Following the head office direction of change intervene in three different wings which are Health, Social and Development wings.
Contact Information
Phone Number
058-211-9620/058-211-5745Biography
Since the establishment of the Gondar branch office as an office, for several years, it has been implemented different projects by taking agreements with concerned Government offices that have benefited the community. In order to describe some of the works done by the office in the previous years, by implementing Home based care and support service, many individuals who were discriminated from the community due to HIV and were bedridden due to the disease, to recover from their illness and return to work, and OSSHD Gondar branch saved many lives.
Because of this, OSSHD is always remembered in the hearts of many people. The other project implemented in the branch office is World food program which is remembered boldly, providing continuous food support to the community members who have severe food problems. This also helps the community to survive by solving the daily food problem of the community, children can attend their school; parents can go to work and improve their income and beyond the individual the organization solve different economic as well as social problems of the town as a whole. Moreover, with this good achievement, the organization has been able to get awards for good performance and thanks at different times.
Projects
Enhancing Access to Quality SRH/HIV AIDS and Other Social Services
Getting to Zero (Dose Children): Last Mile Immunization in Fragile, Emergency, and Refugee Settings’
OSSHD-CHAI TA Supported EPI Project
Strengthening capacities for Integrated, Accessible and Sustainable Immunization Services
SIDA PBA 2025 - Medical Supply Distribution - North Gondar
Rise up! Strengthening Protection and MHPSS for Addressing Critical Needs of Women and Children in Underserved and Hard-to-Reach Communities in Wolkait and North Gonder Zones, Amhara region
Service
Some of our work the work being done at our branch.
OSSHD Expands Reach in Setit Humera Zone through Gondar Branch Office
In a significant step towards enhancing community protection and support, OSSHD, in partnership with the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), successfully kicked off a collaborative project funded by ECHO in the Setit Humera Zone and Mycadira Town. The kick-off meeting was convened with key stakeholders, including Zonal representatives, Setit Humera Town signatory bodies, local administration leaders of Mycadira, and representatives from NGOs such as IMC, MTI, COC, and NRC. The meeting focused on aligning efforts to ensure complementarity and avoid duplication in areas like Community-Based Protection Networks, child-friendly spaces, and family reunification. OSSHD continues to build a robust network of partners and stakeholders committed to delivering impactful humanitarian interventions in Wolkayt, Tegede, Setit Humera Zone, and Mycadira Town. Following the meeting, OSSHD’s Gondar branch began engaging stakeholders and coordinating with UN teams to strengthen collaborations. Program and administrative staff were deployed to support field operations. Temporary office space was generously provided by MTI, alongside DRC staff, while the local government committed to providing a rent-free permanent office to support ongoing activities.Besides, Volunteer recruitment was completed in collaboration with the WCYSA office, with formal confirmation pending, ensuring strong community participation in the project. Additionally, participation in UN-led coordination meetings alongside local NGOs helped to solidify productive partnerships and networking.Furthermore, focus group discussions with key stakeholders were conducted around five key points of project interventions to align priorities and strengthen future implementation strategies.