Support for orphaned children and vulnerable families in Wukro (Ethiopia) – Project 2026
Support for orphaned children and vulnerable families in Wukro (Ethiopia) – Project 2026
This project is part of an ongoing program providing comprehensive support for orphaned children and vulnerable families in Wukro (Ethiopia), implemented with the support of the Fundació CIS Angel Olaran.
In a context marked by extreme poverty and the consequences of the conflict in the Tigray region, this program guarantees access to food, education, and healthcare for hundreds of children and families struggling every day to move forward.
Thanks to the support received for this project, we can continue improving the living conditions of the most vulnerable people and create new opportunities for the future.
👉🏽 With your help, we can transform lives.
🙏🏽 A long-standing commitment to Wukro
Since 2009, the Fundació CIS Angel Olaran has worked alongside the communities of Wukro, in the Tigray region (Ethiopia), supporting orphaned children, vulnerable families, and people living in situations of hardship.
Over the years, thousands of people have benefited from the development cooperation projects promoted by the Foundation, helping guarantee access to food, education, healthcare, and new opportunities for the most vulnerable communities.
🕊️ Project continuity
This project continues the interventions developed over recent years in support of orphaned children, vulnerable families, and communities living in situations of hardship in Wukro, in the Tigray region (Ethiopia).
With the 2026 project, the Fundació CIS Angel Olaran reaffirms its commitment to these communities by promoting a comprehensive program that provides direct support to the most vulnerable groups.
The need for support remains urgent. Thanks to the project, more than 600 beneficiaries can access food, education, and healthcare. The Foundation is legally registered, and donations benefit from the corresponding tax deductions and fiscal benefits established under current legislation.
👉🏽 Support the 2026 project and help us continue transforming lives in Tigray.
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🌍 Project context
The project is carried out in Wukro, in the Tigray region (Ethiopia), one of the areas most affected by poverty and the consequences of the recent conflict. This situation has increased the number of orphaned children, vulnerable households, and people living in situations of dependency.
The program supports:
☑️ Orphaned and vulnerable children
☑️ Families living in poverty
☑️ Elderly people without family support
☑️ People with disabilities
☑️ People living with HIV/AIDS
🎯 Project objective
To improve the living conditions of the most vulnerable people through a comprehensive approach that combines economic, educational, healthcare, and psychosocial support.
🛠️ What we do
🟡 Direct financial support
Monthly assistance to cover basic needs such as food, housing, and hygiene.
🟡 Food and nutrition
Distribution of food and nutritional support to guarantee family food security.
🟡 Access to healthcare
Coverage of medical expenses and preventive healthcare actions.
🟡 Education
School materials, academic support, and access to education for children and young people.
🟡 Psychosocial support
Emotional support and social integration for children and families.
📊 Impact
Thanks to this humanitarian cooperation project in Ethiopia, hundreds of vulnerable people in Tigray can access food, educational, and healthcare support.
🟣 More than 600 people receive direct support
🟣 Hundreds of children can continue attending school
🟣 Beneficiaries’ health conditions improve
🟣 Family food security is strengthened
🟣 A future with greater opportunities is promoted
🤝 Foundation commitment
The Fundació CIS Angel Olaran supports this project with a contribution of €60,000, continuing the solidarity commitment promoted over decades by missionary Angel Olaran in favor of vulnerable children and community development in Wukro, in the Tigray region (Ethiopia).
Many children in Wukro have lost their parents or live in situations of extreme vulnerability after the conflict. This project helps them continue studying, receiving proper nutrition, and growing up with dignity.
❤️ How you can help
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Every contribution matters
With your donation, you help guarantee food, education, and healthcare for children and families living in vulnerable situations.
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Monitoring and transparency
The 2026 project is currently being implemented. To provide a clear view of how the project is progressing on the ground, we present below a summary of the activities carried out during the first eight months of the year.
This section provides further detail on the activities implemented in Wukro and Kilte-Awlaelo, the people supported, the results achieved, and the main challenges the program continues to face.
This information reflects the Fundació CIS Ángel Olaran commitment to project monitoring, transparency, and accountability.
📋 2026 Project Progress
Activity Report · January – August 2026
During the first eight months of 2026, the program continued to provide support to orphaned and vulnerable children, elderly people, people with disabilities, people living with HIV/AIDS, and other vulnerable groups in Wukro and Kilte-Awlaelo, in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.
Despite the continuing challenges resulting from the conflict, economic hardship, and limited access to essential services, the program has continued working to ensure that the most vulnerable people receive the support they need to meet their basic needs and improve their living conditions.
This report presents the main activities carried out between January and August 2026, including financial assistance, the distribution of food, hygiene products and clothing, healthcare, food and housing support, vocational training, and educational and personal development activities for children and young people.
These activities combine humanitarian assistance with initiatives designed to promote beneficiaries’ self-reliance, strengthen community capacities, and create new opportunities for the future.
💶 Direct financial support
Throughout the reporting period, monthly financial assistance continued to be provided to help beneficiaries meet their basic needs.
Children living in their own homes receive 1,500 Birr per month, while support for one child living in rented accommodation is 1,900 Birr per month. Elderly beneficiaries receive 1,000 Birr per month, while people living with HIV/AIDS receive 700 Birr per month.
This financial support helps reduce household vulnerability and enables beneficiaries to meet essential expenses with greater security and dignity.
Program beneficiaries
☑️ 400 orphaned and vulnerable children (OVC)
☑️ 250 people in need
☑️ 50 people living with HIV/AIDS
Total: 700 beneficiaries.
🟡 Food, hygiene and basic assistance
During the reporting period, food and hygiene products were distributed to 650 beneficiaries, with an additional 100 people receiving emergency assistance.
Each package included 25 kg of wheat flour, 3 litres of edible oil, body soap, laundry soap, and detergent powder. This intervention is planned to take place four times during the year and helps ensure access to food and adequate hygiene, particularly during periods of greater scarcity.
The distributions have also been documented through photographs and videos, contributing to transparency and the monitoring of project activities.
👕 Clothing and basic needs
The program has also provided clothing to elderly people, people with disabilities, and people living with HIV/AIDS. The items distributed include traditional woollen clothing, providing warmth during colder periods and enabling elderly beneficiaries to participate in daily and community activities with dignity.
Orphaned and vulnerable children have also received 3,000 Birr each to purchase appropriate clothing.
🎓 Vocational training and new opportunities
Vocational training is another important component of the program, helping young people and women develop practical skills, strengthen their economic independence, and create opportunities to generate their own income.
In collaboration with Wukro TVET and Tigray Arts School, 50 women successfully completed domestic work training, receiving internationally recognized certificates and International Labour IDs that may facilitate access to employment opportunities.
Another group of 50 women completed three months of training in hairdressing and makeup, acquiring skills that can enable them to provide services within their communities or start small income-generating activities.
In addition, 16 people completed six months of vocational training in different fields.
These initiatives help create employment opportunities, strengthen economic self-reliance, and reduce dependency on assistance.
🏥 Access to healthcare
Throughout 2026, the program has continued to cover the cost of medical checkups and medication for beneficiaries.
One important development has been the introduction of community-based health insurance for 100 beneficiaries, which has also been extended to 100 emergency cases within the community.
Unlike in previous years, this coverage extends to entire households rather than individual beneficiaries, helping reduce the risk of families facing unaffordable healthcare expenses as a result of illness.
In response to medication shortages in some government health facilities, the program has also helped beneficiaries access the necessary treatments through private pharmacies.
🤲 Food and housing support
The feeding center continues to provide three meals a day — breakfast, lunch, and dinner — to 40 beneficiaries.
For people who are unable to reach the center, meals are delivered to their homes by caregivers or program staff.
This nutritional assistance is complemented by 500 Birr per month in rent support for feeding-center beneficiaries, helping meet two essential needs: adequate nutrition and secure housing.
📚 Education and activities for children and young people
During the summer months, a range of educational and personal development activities were organized for orphaned and vulnerable children participating in the program.
Two clubs were also reestablished: the CRC Club and the Personal & Environmental Hygiene Club. Their activities included home-based care for elderly people without caregivers and awareness-raising activities for children participating in the OVC program.
Computer classes
Students in Grades 9–12 participated in practical computer classes delivered by a professional teacher. The aim is to provide basic computer skills to young people who have limited access to computers during their regular schooling and to strengthen their digital skills.
English language classes
English classes were organized according to educational level, with separate groups for Grades 5–8 and Grades 9–12. Activities focused particularly on vocabulary, reading comprehension, and spoken communication, helping students improve their ability to communicate and broaden their learning opportunities.
Summer tutorial classes
Summer tutorial classes help reinforce knowledge acquired during the school year, address learning gaps, and prepare students for the new academic year.
Younger children receive support from program social workers and club members, while students from Grade 5 onwards receive assistance adapted to their educational level.
Life skills training
A total of 38 students in Grades 9–12 participated in life skills training covering self-confidence and self-awareness, decision-making, communication, goal setting, anger management, peer pressure, and other areas of personal development.
Through discussions, group activities, and practical exercises, young people develop tools that help them face challenges, make responsible decisions, and build plans for their future.
School Day Celebration
The program also organized a celebration bringing together children and their caregivers to recognize effort and academic achievement.
Students who achieved outstanding results at school received awards in an activity designed to strengthen motivation, recognize educational effort, and involve families and caregivers in children’s learning.
🏠 Home-based care and community support
Through club activities and with the participation of children and young people in the program, home-based care activities have also been carried out, particularly for elderly people who do not have caregivers.
These activities help strengthen intergenerational solidarity, provide support to some of the most vulnerable members of the community, and reinforce community cohesion.
🤝 Community participation and mobilization
The program also actively participates in community initiatives that help strengthen social cohesion and community participation.
During the reporting period, activities included events related to International Women’s Day, African Children’s Day, and summer youth training.
Sanitary kits, exercise books, and pens were distributed, while financial support was also provided for training related to youth-led environmental projects.
These activities address practical needs while also promoting participation, community responsibility, inclusion, and young people’s engagement with their communities.
⚠️ Project challenges
Despite the progress achieved, the social and economic situation in Tigray continues to present significant challenges.
One of the main concerns is school dropout. Economic hardship forces some young people to work to contribute to household income, affecting school attendance and academic performance. The report records the case of one child in the program who left school and migrated irregularly to Saudi Arabia in search of work before completing his education.
Inflation and declining household incomes also mean that financial assistance is increasingly insufficient to cover basic needs.
Finally, the shortage of computers limits the effectiveness of computer classes. In some cases, two students have to share one computer, reducing hands-on practice time and limiting the development of digital skills.
📊 Results and continuity
The activities carried out during the first eight months of 2026 have contributed to improving the living conditions, dignity, and resilience of orphaned and vulnerable children, elderly people, people with disabilities, and people living with HIV/AIDS in Wukro and Kilte-Awlaelo.
Financial assistance, food support, healthcare, housing, education, and vocational training address immediate needs while also contributing to stronger and more self-reliant communities.
The summer educational activities have strengthened children’s and young people’s knowledge, personal skills, and motivation, while the participation of caregivers and families has helped reinforce the connection between home and school.
The continuation of the project remains essential to consolidate these achievements, prevent school dropout, expand training opportunities, and strengthen access to food and healthcare.
👉🏽 With your support, we can continue transforming lives in Wukro.
🔄 Previous projects
This project is part of an ongoing solidarity commitment to the local population, developed in close collaboration with communities and with a sustained presence on the ground.
The continuity of these projects has made it possible to support orphaned children, vulnerable families, and people living in situations of hardship, contributing to improving their living conditions and creating new opportunities for the future.
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