Pro Pride is a local Ethiopian non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in 1995. Its mission is empowering disadvantaged individuals, families, and communities to eradicate absolute poverty through integrated development programs. It operates across multiple regions including Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Oromia, Amhara, Harari, and Somali

• Vision: To see a society free from absolute poverty, where every individual attains food, shelter, clothing, and self-esteem in a sustained manner.

• Mission: To empower disadvantaged individuals, families, and communities to eradicate poverty by realizing their latent potential through integrated program

Over its 26+ years of operation, Pro Pride has implemented projects across several key areas:

• Livelihood Promotion

• Community-Based Primary Health Care

• Education

• HIV/AIDS Prevention & Control

• Menstrual Hygiene & Health (MHH)

• Gender-Based Violence & Equality

• Emergency Response (e.g., COVID-19)

• OVC (Orphans & Vulnerable Children) Care & Support

• Media & Development (including radio programs)

Pro Pride is active throughout the nation, with program offices and interventions in Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Oromia, Amhara, Harari, and Somali regions