Safeguarding
Project Description
Hiwot Ethiopia, established in 1995, has been dedicated to advancing the wellbeing of children and youth across Ethiopia through long-standing partnerships with both national and international actors. From October 2021 until May 8, 2023, with support from the Civil Society Support Programme – Phase Two (CSSP2), Hiwot Ethiopia implemented the “Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk (SCAR)” project.
The project aimed to strengthen the safeguarding capacity of 53 CSSP2 grantees, the Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Council (ECSOC), and government partners. It supported better understanding and implementation of safeguarding policies, procedures, and requirements to prevent abuse and exploitation.
In collaboration with Social Development Direct (SDD), Hiwot Ethiopia delivered safeguarding training, mentoring, and coaching to over 20 civil society organizations. Training areas included safe programming, safe recruitment, case management, and policy development. This comprehensive approach helped build capacity and embed safeguarding practices across CSOs and government institutions.
Mentoring & Coaching
Hiwot Ethiopia’s mentoring and coaching program provides tailored support to CSOs and ECSOC, focusing on:
- Developing contextual safeguarding policies and procedures
- Implementing safeguarding in day-to-day operations
- Handling abuse and exploitation cases through structured case management
- Conducting safeguarding risk assessments and applying mitigation strategies
The program is flexible and customized to meet the unique needs of each partner.
Safeguarding Training
Hiwot Ethiopia’s training empowers CSOs and government partners with tools to ensure protective environments for children and adults at risk. The training covers:
- Safeguarding vulnerable groups
- Safe programming and recruitment practices
- Case management system establishment and management
- Risk assessment and mitigation
Case Management
Hiwot Ethiopia’s participatory case management training includes:
- Case identification
- Complaint handling mechanisms
- Response procedures
- A survivor-centered approach
Training is interactive, encouraging peer learning and practical application.
Major Achievements
- Partner CSOs integrated safeguarding into proposals, policies, and operations, with dedicated budgets, risk assessments, and case management teams established.
- ECSOC embedded safeguarding in its Code of Conduct and formal agreements. Two safeguarding focal persons were appointed.
- 21 representatives from government institutions participated in training. The House of Representatives and the Ministry of Sport and Culture have begun cascading safeguarding protocols.
- As of April 2024, Hiwot Ethiopia leads the Ethiopian Safeguarding Resource and Support Hub (RSH) under a localization approach. (View RSH)
Case Stories
1. Meseret Humanitarian Organization (MHO)
MHO displays safeguarding policies at all shelters, with framed flowcharts in Amharic. A designated reporting person is available, and a revised safeguarding policy was approved by the Board with updated job descriptions. All staff and interns are trained and have signed a safeguarding code of conduct. Structured reference checks are conducted, and a suggestion box with contact information is available.
2. Redeem the Generation (RTG)
RTG allocates 1–2% of its project budget to safeguarding, especially in Oromia. Journalists are trained; printed consent forms are used for photography. Two safeguarding focal persons (male and female) are appointed at head office. New staff submit a guarantor’s ID and signed form. Other practices include:
- Internal investigation team led by trained staff
- Consent forms in English and Amharic
- Suggestion box at the main office
3. Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Council (ECSOC)
ECSOC’s Code of Conduct (Article 24) addresses safeguarding. Safeguarding clauses are included in agreements with partners. Consent forms are available in both English and Amharic. Two safeguarding focal persons (one male, one female) are appointed, and a suggestion box is installed at the office.
4. God for People Relief and Development Organization (GPRDO)
GPRDO displays safeguarding reporting flowcharts in Amharic and conducts orientation at all community events and trainings. Every project activity includes a safeguarding briefing at the beginning, ensuring strong community-level awareness.
5. Endurance Youth Association (EYA)
EYA allocates 2% of its project budget for safeguarding and disability inclusion. In Lideta Sub-City, Woreda 01, the Health Sector Office has adopted safeguarding guidelines. Printed consent forms are used for photography. Two management-level focal persons (male and female) are appointed at the Head Office.
Hiwot Ethiopia is dedicated to strengthening the resilience of vulnerable families and their children, as well as to assisting children impacted by both natural and man-made disasters. Our belief was in offering humanitarian aid that was based on principles, pertinent, timely, high-caliber, and would preserve the dignity of the affected communities while also saving lives.
Situation: the security situation in Northern Ethiopia is highly unpredictable, with the recent escalation of heavy clashes between the government and Tigray Forces and their respective allied forces in the Amhara and Afar regions. Since then, Ethiopia’s Minister of Justice has declared a nationwide state of emergency.
Over 840,000 have been displaced due to conflict in the two regions, according to estimates by the Government of Ethiopia. High levels of food insecurity in Northern Ethiopia remain a major concern. Urgent action is needed to reach the displaced people with emergency food and other related assistance.
Power to You(th)
Hiwot Ethiopia in collaboration with “Power to Youth” project purchased and delivered emergency response support to internally displaced people/IDPs located in Debreberahn town of Northshewa Zone of Amhara region.
Based on the need assessment collected from North Shoa Zone Administration and food security and risk prevention Bureau, Hiwot Ethiopia management committed to purchase Mattress and Macaroni. Therefore, 50 Mattresses, 10 Quintal /40 sacks, 25kgeach/ of Macaroni and one packet of Spaghetti delivered to North Shoa Zone food security and risk prevention office on December 11, 2021 at Debreberhan town. “Power to Youth” project is funded by the Ministry of foreign Affairs of the Netherlands through Amref Health Africa. Hiwot Ethiopia would like to acknowledge Power to Youth project implementing partners; Amref Health Africa, Ethiopia country office and YNSD.
Education Emergency Response
Hiwot Ethiopia in partner with Education for Sustainable Development, We-Action, Amhara Women Association, and Center of Concern has implemented the Malala Fund Joint Action Grant in Amhara region. The main objective of the grant was to support girls, community groups, and schools affected by the conflict between the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigrian Liberation Front in the Amhara Region. The project aims to save girls and young women’s and their parents lives by providing food and nonfood items to them, as well as practical support to schools and students. The project has reached 4610 (1725 families, 636 children, 1338 girls and women, 911 families in different types of support), 11 schools, and 4008 students. The project was officially launched at regional and zonal level and achieved four major outcomes under Hiwot Ethiopia’s leadership.
Impact
• 4410 children, girls, and families’ found in East and North Amhara have received food, supplementary food, and noon food items, including hygiene and sanitary management items.
• 571 girls, IDP coordinators, volunteers, women, children, and youth affairs, and CSOs were trained on safeguarding, GBV trauma, and case management.
• the project established a safe space and service delivery corner and delivered awareness and services to 494 girls and boys (200 boys and 293 girls and young women) on GBV, abuse and exploitation, guidance, counselling, and psychosocial services.
• 4008 girl’s received scholastic materials, including uniforms, exercise books, pens, pencils, sanitary pads, sanitizer, and detergent.
• 11 primary and secondary schools equipped with necessary materials such as Desks, Shelves, Computers, Stationary materials and so on. This support facilitated the teaching and learning process, attracting girls to return and attend their education.
Asrat Werkagegnehu
Thanks to finanical and sheltor support, Asrat – who was able to escape early marriage. Thanks to Hiwot Ethiopia, Asrat attends college
This is Asrat Werkagegnehu. She was born and raised in the Senketana wukir kebele, which is 30 km from the center of a woreda called Deneba in which the secondary school is located. She attended elementary school in the village she grew up. After she completed 8th grade she was expected to join grade 9 in Deneba secondary school. After she completed grade 9 her family tried to make an early marriage arrangement for her. Contrary to the arrangement, Asrat got away from the situation and went to live with her brother, and she tried to continue attending grade nine with his support. However, he could no longer continue supporting her, because he did not have permanent income-generating job. While she was facing this challenge some schoolgirls informed her that the organization Hiwot Ethiopia helps at risk secondary school girls. She then brought her case to the safe-home committee and she was able to join in 2015. Even since, she has been one of the beneficiaries of the safe house and is currently attending TVET College level one.
She expressed that the trainings provided on SRH, life skills and local sanitary pad preparation contributed to her life in different ways. Furthermore, the monthly financial support also enabled her to fulfill some basic needs and helped with paying for her school fees.
Die Faszination der Wasserpfeife: Ein Blick auf die Welt der bong
Einführung in die Welt der Wasserpfeifen
Die Verwendung von Wasserpfeifen, auch bekannt als bongs, hat eine lange und vielfältige Geschichte, die bis in die alten Kulturen zurückreicht. Diese Geräte sind nicht nur ein Mittel zum Konsum von Tabak oder anderen Substanzen, sondern auch ein kulturelles Symbol in vielen Gesellschaften. In diesem Artikel werden wir die verschiedenen Aspekte der Wasserpfeifen, ihre Funktionsweise und die verschiedenen Arten von bongs erkunden.
Was ist eine bong?
Eine bong ist ein Gerät, das dazu dient, Rauch durch Wasser zu filtern, bevor er eingeatmet wird. Dies geschieht durch ein einfaches Prinzip: Der Rauch wird durch das Wasser gezogen, was dazu beiträgt, einige der schädlichen Partikel und Toxine zu entfernen. Die Wasserpfeife besteht in der Regel aus mehreren Teilen, einschließlich der Bowl (Schale), dem Stem (Rohr) und dem Wasserbehälter. Die Materialien, aus denen bongs hergestellt werden, können variieren, wobei Glas, Acryl und Keramik die gebräuchlichsten sind.
Die Geschichte der Wasserpfeifen
Die Ursprünge der Wasserpfeifen gehen auf verschiedene Kulturen zurück, darunter die Perser und die Inder. Historische Berichte zeigen, dass Wasserpfeifen bereits im 16. Jahrhundert in Persien verwendet wurden. Diese frühen bongs waren oft kunstvoll gestaltet und aus Materialien wie Gold und Silber gefertigt. Mit der Zeit verbreitete sich die Nutzung von Wasserpfeifen in anderen Teilen der Welt, insbesondere in Asien und Afrika, wo sie oft in sozialen und zeremoniellen Kontexten verwendet wurden.
Die Funktionsweise einer bong
Die Funktionsweise einer bong ist relativ einfach. Wenn der Benutzer an der bong zieht, wird der Rauch durch die Bowl in das Wasser gezogen. Das Wasser kühlt den Rauch ab und filtert einige der schädlichen Stoffe. Dieser Prozess kann den Rauch angenehmer machen und das Raucherlebnis verbessern. Es ist jedoch wichtig zu beachten, dass das Wasser nicht alle schädlichen Substanzen entfernt, und das Rauchen bleibt gesundheitsschädlich.
Verschiedene Arten von bongs
Es gibt eine Vielzahl von bongs auf dem Markt, die sich in Größe, Form und Material unterscheiden. Einige der gängigsten Typen sind:
- Glas-bongs: Diese sind sehr beliebt wegen ihrer Ästhetik und der Möglichkeit, den Rauch am besten zu filtern.
- Acryl-bongs: Diese sind oft günstiger und robuster, aber sie bieten möglicherweise nicht die gleiche Filterleistung wie Glas.
- Kera-webpage: Diese sind weniger verbreitet, können aber einzigartige Designs und eine gute Funktionalität bieten.
Die Kultur des bongs
Die Verwendung von bongs ist nicht nur eine Methode des Rauchens, sondern auch ein kulturelles Phänomen. In vielen Gesellschaften sind Wasserpfeifen ein Symbol für Geselligkeit und Entspannung. Sie werden oft in sozialen Zusammenkünften verwendet, wo Freunde zusammenkommen, um zu rauchen und zu diskutieren. Die Art und Weise, wie bongs in verschiedenen Kulturen verwendet werden, kann stark variieren, und es gibt oft spezielle Rituale, die mit dem Rauchen verbunden sind.
Gesundheitliche Aspekte des Rauchens mit einer bong
Trotz der weit verbreiteten Annahme, dass das Rauchen durch eine bong weniger schädlich ist als das Rauchen von Zigaretten, gibt es zahlreiche gesundheitliche Risiken, die mit dem Rauchen verbunden sind. Studien haben gezeigt, dass das Rauchen von Cannabis oder Tabak, selbst durch eine bong, Lungenprobleme und andere gesundheitliche Risiken verursachen kann. Daher ist es wichtig, sich der Risiken bewusst zu sein und verantwortungsbewusst mit dem Konsum umzugehen.
Die Zukunft der Wasserpfeifen
Mit dem zunehmenden Interesse an Cannabis und der Legalisierung in vielen Teilen der Welt hat sich auch die Industrie der Wasserpfeifen weiterentwickelt. Neuartige Designs und Technologien werden ständig entwickelt, um das Raucherlebnis zu verbessern. Hersteller experimentieren mit verschiedenen Materialien und Formen, um internet zu schaffen, die sowohl funktional als auch ästhetisch ansprechend sind. Die Popularität von bongs wird voraussichtlich weiter zunehmen, da immer mehr Menschen die Vorteile und das Erlebnis des Rauchens durch Wasserpfeifen entdecken.
Fazit
Die Faszination der Wasserpfeifen, insbesondere der shisha marken, bleibt ungebrochen. Sie bieten nicht nur ein einzigartiges Raucherlebnis, sondern sind auch tief in der Kultur vieler Gesellschaften verwurzelt. Ob als soziales Instrument oder als persönlicher Genuss, die bong hat ihren Platz in der Welt des Rauchens. Es ist jedoch wichtig, sich der gesundheitlichen Risiken bewusst zu sein und verantwortungsvoll mit dem Konsum umzugehen. Letztendlich bleibt die bong ein faszinierendes und vielseitiges Gerät, das in der Welt des Rauchens eine wichtige Rolle spielt. In vielen Fällen, wie bei der Verwendung von bong đa số, zeigt sich, dass die Wahl des Geräts und die Art des Rauchens von den persönlichen Vorlieben abhängen.
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