For the three years (FY 2020-23), International Needs Australia (INA) has worked in partnership with the Rotary Club of Box Hill Central to successfully complete a District Grant and a Global Grant in the Shurmo District in Ethiopia. This was in partnership with Operation Toilets Australia (OTA), the Rotary Club of Addis Ababa and The Rotary Foundaton.
Since July 2024, INA and OTA have renewed their collaboration through the EWASH project in Ethiopia, to improve access to safe water supply, sanitation and hygiene practices for individual households, communities, schools, and clinics.
Join the team from OTA and INA in November 2025 in their visit to the project sites to witness the impact of the project and hear from the communities, how the intervention is changing their lives! INA's local partner will organise meetings with community representatives and groups, visits to schools, health facilities and individual project participants. All in total safety!
Here’s a brief idea of the itinerary:
- Sat 8 Nov : departing from Melbourne
- Sun 9 Nov: arrive Addis Ababa and meet local partner (BBBC) Chair of Board
- Mon 10 Nov : Travel to Shurmo (project area) and meeting with the project team
- Tue 11 Nov : project visit - schools & farmers
- Wed 12 Nov: project visit - health centres
- Thu 13 Nov : debrief with the team and travel to Ezha (project area 2)
- Fri 14 Nov : project visit - schools & women saving group
- Sat 15 Nov : goodbye and travel back to Addis
- Sun 16 Nov: visit of Addis Ababa
- Mon 17 Nov : visit to the Australian embassy in Ethiopia, visit with RC Addis Ababa and departure from Addis Ababa
Total budget (including flights, accomodation, transportation and main meals):
2,950 AUD* price may vary slightly depending on the time of booking
Witness with your own eyes the needs and incredible strength of the communities in Shurmo and Ezha, while diving into the beautiful Ethiopian landscape and culture!
Checkout this Trip Flyer and let us know your interest. Contact: Tony Stokes tonywstokes544@gmail.com