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.
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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.
Facilitator for Change (FC) has its headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and eight project offices located in Jimma, Dimtu, and Teji in the Oromia National Regional State; Debre Markos, Injibara, Bure, and Kuyi in the Amhara National Regional State; and Asosa in the Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State. FC also maintains satellite offices in the districts where it implements its programs and projects.
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. In addition to donor funding, FC receives various forms of support from the Government of Ethiopia and local communities.
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.