PROJECT SUMMARY
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Project name |
(Moringa): Economic Chains for Resilience Food in Ethiopia |
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Project short name |
She-F.E.R.A. |
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Project phase |
I |
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Partner(s)/ country(ies) |
AMU, CESVI, PAD, Ayuda en Accion |
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Project ID |
Com/IUL/CNCS/082/26 |
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Project type |
Research and community development |
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Project implementation location |
South Ethiopia: Konso and Derashe |
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Target communities |
Moringa-growing community |
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AMU-Project Coordinator |
VPRC |
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Partner-Coordinator |
Talew Dheressa |
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AMU-Principal Investigator |
Dr. Addisu Fekadu Andeta |
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AMU-Co-Investigators |
Dr. Seyoum Getaneh and Dr. Tizita Endale |
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Total budget (Euro) |
2,105,300 |
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Project Period |
Start date: 6/1/2026 | End date: 5/31/2028 |
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Project Reporting |
Financial: Quarterly | Progress: Quarterly |
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Project finance management office |
AMU main finance & budget admin |
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Contact person |
Dr. Addisu Fekadu ( |
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The She-FERA (She-Food and Economic Resilience in Agriculture) Project addresses food insecurity and poverty in drought-prone districts of Southern Ethiopia by promoting climate-resilient moringa (Shifera)-based agroforestry integrated with sorghum and beans. The project will benefit 1,500 households (9,287 people) by improving nutrition, livelihoods, and market opportunities, particularly for women and youth. Implemented over 36 months (2025–2028), the project employs participatory monitoring and learning systems. Arba Minch University (AMU) plays a pivotal role by providing research, technical expertise, capacity building, and evidence generation to strengthen implementation, sustainability, and scaling of the moringa value chain.
