25,000+
Children reached
Child rights · Community protection · Ethiopia
Children Are the Center of Our Work!
Protecting and advancing children's rights.
Ratson: empowers children, strengthens communities, and creates lasting change through locally led programs, trusted partnerships, and accountable governance.
25,000+ children reached
6
Regions active
52+
Staff and field workers
31
Partners and networks
Foundation
Guided by purpose, accountable to communities.
From protection needs to practical community systems.
Ratson's work connects emotional care, education, advocacy, and family support so children are not treated as isolated cases, but as members of communities that can become safer.
An Ethiopia where every child lives with dignity, safety, and opportunity.
We work toward communities where child rights are not aspirational but structural — embedded in local institutions, supported by networks, and measured through real outcomes.
Community knowledge with accountable programming.
Programs built around local participation, child rights, inclusive education, and psychosocial support.
Governance through the General Assembly, Board of Directors, and Executive Management Team.
Trusted Partners
CCRDA
CSEC
ECRAN
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Program areas with clear audiences and measurable work.
From child rights advocacy to inclusive education and youth empowerment — every program has a clear audience, defined locations, and measurable outcomes.
6,500 children reached
Child Rights Advocacy
Supporting children through legal awareness, protection messaging, community education, and local referral pathways.
- Audience
- Children, caregivers, community leaders
- Locations
- Urban and community-based program areas
120 schools supported
Inclusive Education
Helping children stay connected to learning through family support, school collaboration, and targeted community follow-up.
- Audience
- School-age children and families
- Locations
- Schools and neighborhood centers
52 trained facilitators
Youth Empowerment
Equipping young people with psychosocial support, life skills, participation opportunities, and pathways to community leadership.
- Audience
- Adolescents and youth groups
- Locations
- Youth clubs and community forums
Impact proof
Measured impact, shown where the work happens.
25,000+
Children reached
6
Regions active
52+
Staff and field workers
31
Partners and networks
Where we work
Programs across 6 regions of Ethiopia — Addis Ababa, Oromia, Amhara, Sidama, and SNNP.
Success stories
People remember the change when they can follow one child's path.
Before joining
A child or young person faces pressure at home, limited school support, or weak protection awareness in the community.
Today
With community follow-up, education support, and trusted adults nearby, the story becomes one of safety, participation, and dignity.
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Trust is a visible part of the product.
Ratson: operates with open governance, published financials, and accessible program data — so donors and partners can verify the work before they invest in it.
30 years of uninterrupted child rights work in Ethiopia
Board-guided strategic and financial accountability
Annual reports, research, policies, and public resources
Partner networks supporting child protection and advocacy
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Help build a safer future for children.
Donate, partner, volunteer, or connect with Ratson's team to strengthen child rights work at community level.