Welcome to
MELCA-Ethiopia
The word Melca means ‘ford’ in both Amharic and Oromiffa Languages. It means a crossing point on a river.
Agro-ecology
Conserving agricultural biodiversity, strengthening farmers innovation and ensuring food sovereignty through promotion of agro-ecological policies and practices
Environmental
Governance
Empower Local Communities, Governments and Stakeholders to Sustainably Develop and Conserve Biodiversity and Ecosystem.
Eco-friendly Livelihoods
Improvement Schemes
Improve the Life of Disadvantaged Local Communities through
Provision of Alternative Livelihood Options in a Way that does
not Harm Both the Culture and the Environment.
Children and
Youth Empowerment
Empower children and youths through intergenerational learning by ways of group and nature interaction (SEGNI) Program.
Vision
To see healthy and prosperous people that preserves their bio-cultural diversity
Mission
To work for healthy ecosystems, resilient communities and critical young generation through developing and institutionalizing innovative approaches and experiences
Goal/Overall Objective
To increase the adaptive capacity to social
and ecological shocks of communities and
contribute to the creation of a healthy
ecosystem and resilient community.