SWDA has been implementing the project to improve socio-economic life of 1500 marginalized women through self-help groups that empower socially and economically. These women were drawn from Ameya District, South West Shoa Zone; Guto Gidda Woreda and Nekemte town in East Wollega Zone and Bokoji town Arsi Zone.

The project has been addressing chronic problems such as inequality, illiteracy, economic dependency, lack of awareness, lack of security, lack of access to services, and lack of opportunities which have affected local communities in general and women in particular. The project has been addressing these problems with goal.

Norwegian organization, Partnership for Change has supported to strengthen Daleti Ecological Center and its infrastructure development is undergoing. To generate income various kinds of trees were planted in the open space; installation of modern bee hives; excavation of water reservoir; and construction of children’s playground are the outcomes in the environment intervention.

The community members got awareness on how to protect women from biological, psychological, social and economic problems health risk.

The Girls’ Education Project ensures the provision of effective girls’ education by creating a conducive school environment and through the provision of educational materials.