With the financial and technical support from KINVIA (formerly Canadian Feed the Children), CHADET Ethiopia is implementing the Wonchi Child and Community Development Project to strengthen community development and promote sustainable livelihood opportunities.
As part of its regular monitoring and follow-up activities, CHADET Ethiopia’s Woliso Field Office conducted a joint field visit to assess the progress of community-led livelihood initiatives implemented through Reflect Circle Groups under the project in Wonchi Woreda, Central Oromia Zone on October 30, 2026.
The visit covered Reflect Circle Groups engaged in various income-generating activities, including energy-saving stove production, cattle fattening, poultry production, grain production, and honey production in two target kebeles. The visit brought together government stakeholders from the Women and Children Affairs Office, Kebele administrations, and agricultural experts, alongside CHADET project staff.
During the visit, Mrs. Abebech Abera, Head of the Wonchi Woreda Women and Children Affairs Office, appreciated the community's efforts and highlighted the potential of the groups to achieve more with limited technical support. She emphasized the importance of strengthening and expanding the existing businesses to reach more community members, noting that the Reflect Circle Groups could serve as role models for others in their respective kebeles.
Similarly, Mr. Zarihun Workineh and Mr. Hailu Fura, Administrators of Dimtu Godeti and Kurfo Gute kebeles, respectively, underscored the importance of joint monitoring and follow-up in strengthening community-led businesses and ensuring their sustainability.
The CHADET project team and government stakeholders also assessed the performance of the livelihood groups, identified progress and areas requiring further support, and reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration to strengthen community initiatives and promote sustainable livelihoods.
