Ethiopia | Realize Resources

Strengths and Successes

Ethiopia holds abundant raw mineral and energy resources
Implemented a national HIV/AIDS policy in 1998
A total of 5.8 million people received HIV counseling and testing in 2008/09, a 22% annual increase.
Anti-retroviral treatment coverage increased from 46% in 2008 to 53% in 2009.
91.6% of children attend primary schools.

Health Challenges

Infectious and communicable diseases represent 60-80% of the country’s health problems.
Ethiopia ranks 7th for Tuberculosis.
Malaria is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality
Access to emergency obstetrical care is still limited.
Violence against women and harmful traditional practices (female genital cutting, abductions, early marriage, etc.) contribute significantly to high maternal mortality and disability rates.

Realize Resources Impact

Built leadership skills of public health professionals through customized trainings
Provided sustainable capacity for expanded funding sources through professional grant writing workshop

Expanding Capacity from Within

In 2009 Realize Resources began serving Ethiopian organizations that are dedicated to serving the country’s most vulnerable populations. An early primary focus has been on building management and organizational leadership skills to expand their capacity for efficient and effective outreach. Since then we have been building these relationships and pursuing new opportunities to be of service to the people of Ethiopia.

Leadership and Management Training

Realize Resources developed and implemented an intensive 4-day training geared toward developing Ethiopian leaders in the public health field. Participants in this training included AMREF senior and mid-level management, Geneval Global delegates, and Ethiopia Ministry of Health officials. The training included topics ranging from coaching for performance, supervisory skills and meeting facilitation.

Systems Strengthening Delegation Visits

Over the course of five visits to our Boston headquarters in 2010, five members of the executive team at AMREF-Ethiopia attended Realize Resources trainings specific to their areas of expertise and participated in a series of consultative meetings. Participants included AMREF-Ethiopia’s Country Director, Deputy Director General, Human Resources Director, Programme Development Coordinator, and Director of Administration. Further delegation visits are scheduled for 2011.

Research Logistics International (RLI) Collaboration

Realize Resources and the Addis Ababa-based RLI entered into a partnership in June 2010. A current initiative is a collaboration on the development of an Executive Leadership training geared toward executive directors of NGOs from across the continent. Implementation of the training is slated for 2011.

“With one fantastic experience after another, I put full faith in Realize Resources as they support my development and the development of other leaders across Ethiopia.”

— Joao B. Soares, M.D, Phd
Country Director- AMREF Ethiopia