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We are Menschen für Menschen

We are Menschen für Menschen

Together we can change our world for the better

Following the principles of our organisation’s founder, Karlheinz Böhm (1928-2014), we have been working with the people of Ethiopia for more than 45 years to create a fairer future. Every day.

Our vision is a world in which we live sustainably in a fair society; a world in which there are equal opportunities and everyone has the chance to lead a self-determined life on their own strength.

Everyone can change the world for the better if we do it together, as Menschen für Menschen.

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“There is no first, second or third world. We all live on one and the same planet, for which we bear joint responsibility.”
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Autograph of MfM founder KarlHeinz Böhm
- Karlheinz Böhm
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Obituary

Menschen für Menschen mourns the loss of Ato Yilma Taye.
On 15th October, 2026, Ato Yilma Taye passed away. He had been part of the MFM team since 1991 and since 2021, had been responsible for the Ethiopian organisation and implementation of our projects as the foundation’s country representative.
Our deepest sympathies go out to his family, his relatives and all his colleagues in Ethiopia.
Read the whole obituary here.
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Our work...

Food security by means of improved agricultural and animal husbandry methods, erosion control, reforestation and conservation of resources.
Agriculture ⟶
Construction of wells, spring developments and entire water supply systems, raising awareness for improved hygiene.
Water ⟶
Building and equipping schools and training centres as well as literacy courses. Operation of a college.
Education ⟶
Building and equipping rural healthcare centres, further training of nursing staff and educational campaigns.
Health ⟶
Support for entrepreneurs and vocational integration for women, young people and young adults, home economics advice, development of infrastructure for improved access to markets.
Income ⟶

... works:

A man crouching down and working in a field.
Karotte

A forest full of coffee

For Kelil, sustainable agriculture has made a big impact. With the right knowledge and support from Menschen für Menschen, he now successfully grows coffee while protecting the forest and earning a higher income - for a healthier future, both for his family and for nature.
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A woman and a man washing clothes at a sink.
Tropfen

Wash day in Madea

For families like Teferi’s, clean water means much more than just a reliable supply. Thanks to the new water system, they save many hours each day, stay healthier, and have more time for school, work, and family - a change that brings lasting improvements to their daily lives.
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Older students who participate attentively in class
Buch

Knowledge creates prospects

For many children in rural Ethiopia, education is not a given. The construction of modern schools gives them the opportunity to pursue their dreams and shape their own futures in a safe learning environment. In Zefano, the new secondary school buildings provide good learning conditions and opportunities for the future.
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A MFM employee is informing people standing by a car with a microfon
Erstehilfe Tasche

Finally a glimmer of hope

In rural Tigray, there is a lack of access to basic medical care. A campaign is educating individuals about eye health and organizing free eye exams as well as surgeries for cataracts and trachoma. As a result, thousands of people are regaining their sight and, with it, their quality of life.
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Two young men working in an electronics and repair shop
portmonee

Into the future with solar power

Armed with practical entrepreneurial knowledge gained through their TVET training, shop owners Fikade Wurga and Mitiku Teka are focusing on expanding their electronics store and investing in the future through solar technology.
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306.64
Distributed tree seedlings in millions
2.903
Water points
489
Schools (newly built or extended)
73.337
Eye operations
31,053
Women and young adults who received microcredits
Our achievements