Friday, June 8, 2012

Activities

There are a number of activities and tasks in the center. The following are the major activities we are engaged in our center:
  • Identifying the vulnerable disabled and the elderly and giving them services they need;
  • Carrying out projects on the disabled and the elderly to improve their livelihoods;
  • Building the capacity of the people who live and work with the disabled;
  • Partnering with GOs, NGOs, private businesses and individuals;
  • Inclusive development and livelihood activities such as rehabilitating and protecting natural resources to reduce effects of climate change;
  • Providing trainings and conducting research on disabilities and the elder people;
  • Conducting workshops and seminars to share concerns of the elder people and those with disabilities.
Volunteering
Each and every person, irrespective of age, education, qualification, present or past experience or location has a meaningful role to play in supporting and improving the lives of elder people and those with disabilities. Given this scenario, MHA has a system of engaging all as per the plans and arrangements.

Ways of Engaging with MHA
  1. Sharing their grief and giving LOVE
  2. Volunteer services
  3. Knowledge and experience sharing
  4. Mobilizing and providing donations
  5. Creating awareness about MHA among friends, colleagues and family members
  6. Mobilizing partial or full grants for our programmes and projects from funders and business people. 
Fundraising and Other Events
These activities are organized and carried out with the help of volunteers. Members and non-members can be engaged at different stages by contacting the lead staff
of the organization.
Membership: Membership is open to all Ethiopians and non-Ethiopians who share the vision of MHA. In addition to the regular financial contribution (fees) that the members make, they are expected to attend the meetings/assemblies of MHA and to promote the achievement of the objectives through active participation and engagement.
To be a member or to contact us, post, call or email.

Empowering Strategies
1. At Home and Ownership Feelings
2. Education and Trainings
3. Counseling and Service Provisions
4. Networking and Advocacy

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