Our Work

Six areas. One connected approach.

EPGEO delivers a holistic, humanitarian-to-development portfolio. Every program is co-designed with the community, respects local culture, and connects immediate protection with long-term opportunity.

Education

Keeping pastoralist girls in school and thriving.

  • Scholarships and school supplies for girls in grades 1–12
  • After-school tutoring and reading clubs
  • Mentorship circles with female role models
  • School-based dignity and menstrual health support

Empowerment

Economic and personal agency for women.

  • Village Savings & Loan Associations (VSLAs)
  • Vocational training in trades and enterprise
  • Women's leadership and civic engagement labs
  • Life-skills coaching for adolescent girls

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention

Communities that protect their daughters.

  • Community dialogues with elders, faith and youth leaders
  • Survivor-centered referral pathways and safe spaces
  • Ending child marriage & harmful practices campaigns
  • Training frontline workers and school clubs

Health and Well-being

Care that reaches remote pastoralist households.

  • Maternal, adolescent and reproductive health outreach
  • Nutrition and infant feeding support
  • Mental health and psychosocial care for survivors
  • Mobile health awareness in remote kebeles

Advocacy and Peace Building

Amplifying pastoralist voices.

  • Policy dialogue with woreda and zonal authorities
  • Cross-clan peace-building and conflict mitigation
  • Youth ambassadors and girl-led advocacy
  • Research and evidence for gender-responsive policy

Climate Change & Resilience

Adapting to drought and climate shocks.

  • Water point rehabilitation and WASH programming
  • Drought early warning and emergency response
  • Climate-smart livelihoods and pasture management
  • Youth climate education and green skills
500+

Girls Supported Annually

20

Schools Engaged

15

Community Groups Established

3

Zones of Operation

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