About Us
PADet was founded in 1998 and officially established in 1999, driven by a passion to improve the lives of Ethiopia’s most vulnerable communities.
Our journey began in 2001 with a small economic empowerment project for women in Mukaturi. With just two staff members, a handful of volunteers, and
50,000 ETB in funding, we helped women establish savings and credit associations—transforming both their economic opportunities and social standing.
By 2016, this modest initiative had grown into a thriving community fund of 600,000 ETB.
From these humble beginnings, PADet has expanded to serve over 24 Woredas across Oromia, Amhara, and Afar. Today, our programs span health,
education, gender equality, and climate resilience, reflecting our enduring mission: to empower communities and create sustainable, positive
change across Ethiopia.
Coordination Offices
PADet practices participatory development approach where stakeholders fully take part in the development process. It has adapted a decentralized system of management where the operation areas are independent to manage the project portfolios.
The offices also have well-trained workers (F=28%) and are furnished with the essential office amenities. The ongoing initiatives are presently coordinated and supported by nine field coordinating offices, which are shown below:
- Oromia region – Muketuri, North Shoa and Kersa, Jimma Zone
- Amhara region:
- Dessie, South Wollo Zone
- Woldiya, North Wollo Zone
- Addis Kidame, Awi Zone
- Bahir Dar Town, West Gojjam Zone and
- Ankober, North Shoa Zone
- Afar regional state – Semera Town
- Addis Ababa City Administration – Kolfe Keraneyo Sub City
- Benishangul gumuz– Metekel zone – not active now
