A National Consortium
Twenty-plus organizations. One coordinated response.
Who We Are
Purpose-built for coordinated, locally led action
CHANGE (Consortium of Humanitarian Actors for National Growth and Empowerment) is a national, member-led consortium of 20+ diverse civil society organizations delivering at scale across Ethiopia and cross-border. Established on April 30, 2025, CHANGE works across humanitarian, development, and resilience sectors to strengthen locally led action.
More About CHANGEOur Vision
A resilient, inclusive Ethiopia
A resilient, inclusive society in which all Ethiopians — especially the most vulnerable — thrive with dignity through equitable access to humanitarian assistance, sustainable development opportunities, and a healthy environment.
Our Mission
Collective impact, delivered
Drive collective impact through coordination, advocacy, and effective resource mobilization and management to improve the lives of crisis-affected communities.
How We Work
Six objectives, one coalition
Enhance Coordination
Aligning members around shared systems, geography, and priorities so effort is never duplicated.
Strengthen Capacity
Building the technical, financial, and institutional strength of every member organization.
Mobilize & Manage Resources
Pooling grants management, compliance, and financial oversight into one accountable platform.
Advocate for Change
Speaking with one voice on behalf of locally led humanitarian and development action.
Promote Inclusion & Access
Centering women, youth, and disability-led organizations in governance and delivery.
Accountability & Learning
Holding ourselves to shared standards of transparency, learning, and performance.
Geographic Footprint
Active across Ethiopia — and cross-border
Members reach the most affected and hard-to-reach woredas nationwide, with collective capacity that scales to crisis.
Our Members
A diverse, complementary bench
Women, youth, and disability-led organizations embedded in governance and delivery across every sector.
AlignAfrica
CHADET
CoC (Center of Concern)
DPO (Development for Peace Organization)
ECDD (Ethiopian Center for Disability and Development)
ED (Empowerment for Development)
EGCRD (Ethiopian Guenet Church Relief and Development)
ESD (Education for Sustainable Development)
One platform. Reduced risk. Scaled reach.
A single accountable entry point to mobilize 20+ national CSOs — reducing transaction costs while strengthening local systems for the long term.