Who we are?

About Us

Organization for Social Services, Health and Development (OSSHD), previously known by Organization for Social Services for AIDS (OSSA), is the first and pioneer organization in the fight against HIV and AIDS in Ethiopia. It was established in 1990 by religious organizations, international agencies and cooperation of the national Ministry of Health with the overall goal of contributing to the national effort of prevention and control of the spread of HIV/AIDS. Since 2016, OSSHD shifted to focus on the diverse introduction of programmatic areas such as Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), Prevention of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Harm Reduction, Maternal, Neonatal and Child health (MNCH), treatment of NTDs and livelihood activities

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Projects and Plans

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Staff

1000+

Support & Helped

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Branches

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Our Board Member

The board members of OSSHD Branches are a dedicated team of seasoned professionals who possess a wealth of experience, unwavering passion, and a strong commitment to advancing health and social development.

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Kesis. Dereje Mengistu Gesese

Board Chair

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Dr. Tizita Gosa

Deputy Board Chair

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Dr. Dehab Belay Hagos

Board Member

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Dr. Hailu Negassa

Board Member

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Ato Yohannes Kidane

Board Member

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Ato Tesfaye Wolde Zebiro

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Sr. Alemnesh Teka

Board Member