Who We Are?
Facilitator for Change
About US
Facilitator for Change is a local, nongovernmental child centered community development organization without religious, political or government affiliation. It was established in Ethiopia in 1998 and registered with a certificate number of 0048. Since its inception as a national NGO, FC has a good track record of success and partnership with grassroots communities, government and donor partners towards designing and implementing child centered development programs. Currently FC is implementing its fifth SPM which runs from 2026 to 2030.
To see resilient and prosperous community in Ethiopia
Our Values
Professionalism includes aspiring for excellence in doing things, demonstrating competence in the work we do, and ensuring accountability.
FC will give an open eye and adopt new technologies and ideas, be proactive to take new initiatives to promote the wellbeing of our people as well as to realize our vision, mission and values.
FC will work with all stakeholders in a genuine collaboration and partnership spirit, share experiences and resources with the aim of creating synergy, and opens itself for constant and continuous learning
FC promotes community participation and ownership in all the things it does, work with and through community structures at all levels of the project cycle and during inception and designing of programs. Participatory monitoring and evaluation and joint project review is also a critical element of FC in its operations.
FC, in all its engagements, shall give due respect to people, and shall put the rights of children, women and disadvantaged groups, and the community and the planet they belong, at the center of its operations.
FC will work to create equal opportunities for all. We prioritize the rights and safety of children, ensure persons with disabilities can fully participate and live with dignity, and stand with marginalized groups by addressing inequalities and promoting fairness.
Our Main Thematic Areas
Discover Our key focus areas driving impactful change and fostering sustainable development.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
FAQs
Welcome to our FAQ section! Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions about our mission, programs, donation process, volunteer opportunities, and impact. We believe in transparency and open communication, so we’ve compiled this information to help you better understand who we are and how you can get involved. If you still have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re always happy to connect.
FC has headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and eight project offices in Jimma, Dimtu, and Teji in Oromia Regional State; Debre Markos, Bure, and Kuyi in the Amhara National Regional State; and Aburamo and Ura Woredas in the Benishangul Gumuz region. FC also has satellite offices in each of the districts where it works
Currently, FC is implementing a range of community development projects across 19 districts and two city administrations in the Oromia, Amhara, and Benishangul-Gumuz Regional States of Ethiopia.
Oromia Regional State: Jimma Town, Manna, Seka Chekorsa, Kersa, Tiro Afeta, Ilu, and Tole.
Amhara Regional State: Debre Markos Town, Aneded, Debre Elias, Sinan, Machakel, Bure Zuria, Wonberma, Jabi Tehnan, Ankasha Guagusa, and Guagusa Shekudad.
Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State: Aburamo and Ura.
Through these projects, FC works closely with communities and local stakeholders to promote sustainable development and improve the well-being of vulnerable and underserved populations.
FC receives financial support from several international partners, primarily based in Europe. Its major funding partners currently include Kindernothilfe (KNH), Kinder Unserer Welt (KUW), SOS Faim, and terre des hommes.
For 2026, FC’s total annual budget exceeds ETB 118 million, supporting the implementation of its programs and community development projects.
Donations to FC go to support our community development programs in the two regions of the country. This gives us the flexibility to channel funds to wherever the needs are greatest. In addition, through its micro project fund, FC sub grants local NGOs working throughout Ethiopia.
Job opportunities (for Ethiopians Only), including short-term consulting openings, can be found in our FC news section. In order to recruit competent staffs, positions requiring professionals are advertised through newspaper and websites.
FC is not a funding agency and therefore does not provide financial support directly to individuals or organizations. Instead, FC works in partnership with governments, organizations, and communities to create lasting solutions to poverty.
No, FC does not provide scholarships or student loans. FC is not a funding agency and, therefore, does not provide financial support directly to individuals or organizations.
While FC is concerned with poverty and marginalization everywhere, its mission is to work with children, youth and mothers of the targeted communities through getting them organized in groups, creating institutional linkages and enhancing their capacities to overcome social and economic problems facing children and in the long-term become owners of their local development. We strive to address the structural barriers to overcoming poverty in the country. Therefore, based on the available funds and needs raised, FC has a greatest potential to extend its intervention to other regions of Ethiopia.