More information about our partner
Terepeza Development Association (TDA) is the community development arm of Wolaita Kale Heywet Church and has been working in Ethiopia for decades. They’ve been doing all they can to be God’s hands and feet in helping the most vulnerable people survive the current hunger crisis and their response has been extremely effective.
In 2023, TDA provided life-saving food assistance to 11,000 of the most vulnerable people in southern Ethiopia. Some of these families told Tearfund staff that this support literally saved their lives.
TDA’s integrity and effectiveness were highlighted when a government officer overseeing the humanitarian response told our team that TDA delivered that food aid on time, in the right quantity, and to the correct people. It’s notoriously difficult to provide relief in such a remote and fragile location, and this is evidence of our partner’s expertise.
In addition to emergency food distributions when required, TDA have a successful history of working with communities across Ethiopia to develop sustainable farming and agricultural programmes. This work has included training in how to increase crop yields in low rainfall areas, the establishment of Self-Help Groups, and the provision of supplies to get started. Our Tearfund staff have heard testimonies about how these programmes have increased household income, empowered women and resulted in more children being able to go to school. Again, this highlights the expertise of TDA and the impact we can have together.