Oromia Region, Area brief

Regional Overview (sometimes spelled Oromiya, in the ) is one of the nine regions of . The 2007 census reported its population at over 28 million, making it the largest state in terms of both population and area. Oromia shares a boundary with every Region of Ethiopia except for the Tigray Region. With an estimated area of 353,006.81 square kilometers, this region has an estimated population density of 76.93 people per square kilometer. The region includes the former major Ethiopian provinces Arsi, Bale, Hararghe, Illubabor, Kaffa, , Sidamo, and Welega provinces. Its current capital is officially (Oromo: Finfinne). Administratively, serves as a center for the regional state. Other important cities and towns include Adama, Ambo, , , , Fiche, , , , Metu, Negele Boran, , and Waliso.

The Regional infant mortality rate is 76 infant deaths per 1,000 live births, similar to the nationwide average of 77; at least half of these deaths occurr in the infants’ first month of life. Low latrine coverage and little awareness of basic hygiene practices across many parts of the region are having a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of children and their families.

In view of the above Save the Children in collaboration with the government and other key allies’ works to achieve MDG 4 and 5 by reducing maternal, newborn and child deaths. As part of our EVERYONE campaign we work to raise awareness in communities about safe delivery and child caring practices. We also work with relevant partners to improve the WASH services and practices at household and facility level.

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Location of the area offices Save the Children has an Area office at different locations in the region. A field office in Adama located in Adama town, Liben field office in Negele Borena town, Yabello field office located at Yabello town and Ambo field office located in Ambo town. In addition there are satellite offices in different parts of the region. Summary of programs implemented in the area Our current project work in Oromia covers 25 zones and 95 Districts. Thematic Areas: Health/HIV/AIDS, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH), Humanitarian Response, Education, health and nutrition and WASH. Through our EVERYONE campaign, we aim to increase government and community awareness to reduce maternal and child death. Adama field office:  TransACTION: Prevention and Care Services for At Risk Mobile Population, Food By Prescription (for people on treatment for HIV/AIDS), implemented in more than 12 zones of Oromia Region and two administrative cities (USAID funded)  Integrated Community Case Management (ICCM), MCHIP, implemented in East Shewa and West in more than 24 districts ICCM- (UNICEF funded), MCHIP- (JHIPIEGO)  ENGINE: Empowering New Generations to Improve Nutrition and Economic opportunities An Integrated Nutrition Program, implemented in 6 Oromia zone and 17 districts (USAID funded) Liben field office:  Integrated Community Case Management (ICCM) (UNICEF funded) Yabello field office:  TransACTION: Prevention and Care Services for At Risk Mobile Population, implemented in three main towns, Bukehora, Yabello and Moyale (USAID funded)  DFAP (Developmental Food Aid Program) and JEOP (Joint Emergency Operations Plan) implemented in four districts of Oromia Region; Yabello, Dugdedawa, Arero, Dhas (USAID funded) West Shewa and Nekemt field office:  Basic Education (BE), Early Child Care Development (ECCD) and School Health and Nutrition (SHN), implemented in four districts of (Sponsorship funded)

 ENGINE: An Integrated Nutrition Program implemented in six zone and 18 districts (USAID funded)

 TransACTION: Prevention and Care Services for At Risk Mobile Population, ICCM/MCHIP. Is implemented along the western and south western corridor of west Shewa zone in 20 main towns (USAID funded)

Last updated: December, 2013 For more information and project specific brief contact Operations Director, Genet ; +251 927 44 18 78 [email protected] or [email protected]

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