About FSA
Friendship Support Association (FSA) is an Ethiopian civil society organisation working with pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Afar and neighbouring regions. Since 2007, we have worked in health, water, peacebuilding, education, livelihoods and gender equity.
At a glance
2007Founded
6offices: a head office in Addis Ababa and five in Afar
22woredas reached by our health work
87%of staff are based in communities
Our work
We work alongside communities to improve access to essential services, practical skills and reliable information. Our long-standing presence in Afar shapes each programme.
Where we work
Our offices are in Addis Ababa, Samara, Awash 7 Kilo, Chifra, Aba’ala and Gulina.
- Addis AbabaHead office
- SamaraAfar
- Awash 7 KiloAfar
- ChifraAfar
- Aba’alaAfar
- GulinaAfar
Governance
FSA is governed by a General Assembly and Board of Directors. The Executive Director leads day-to-day operations with the senior leadership team.
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Partners and funders
Current partners
European Union, CARE, Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe, World Food Programme, Gavi and the Afar Regional Government.
Past project funders
Brot für die Welt, SIM Ethiopia, PADD, Embassy of Canada (CFIL), Embassy of Japan and IATW Canada.
Accountability
FSA is registered with Ethiopia’s Authority for Civil Society Organizations. Our financial statements are independently audited.
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- Annual reportComing soon
- Audited financial statementsComing soon
- Strategic planComing soon
- Safeguarding policyComing soon
- Feedback and complaints policyComing soon
- Anti-fraud and whistleblowing policyComing soon
Contact
Friendship Support Association
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Office: +251 11 369 8742
Mobile: +251 929 930 516
Email: info@afarfsa.org