Background Information
ABSHCBA was established through the initiative of Agri Service Ethiopia, driven by the belief that a community-based institution can facilitate sustainable development in rural areas. The formation of this Development Association began at the grassroots level and has evolved to operate at the Woreda level, comprising a total of 64 (22 female) General Assembly (GA) members, 7 (3 female) Board of Directors (BOD), and 3 (1 female) Audit and Inspection (AI) committees. At the branch level, there are currently 144 committee members, with 51 being female.
ABSHCBDA currently implements integrated development interventions in the Amhara National Regional State, specifically within the East Gojjam Administrative Zone of Enebsie Sarmidir Woreda, spanning 17 operational rural Kebeles through 18 Development branches—accounting for 48.5% coverage of the Woreda. Additionally, it operates in the West Gojjam Administrative Zone at Bahir Dar Zuria Woreda with a program office located in Bahir Dar City.
The association funds source is from Donors, partner organizations, collecting membership fees, and engaging in various Income Generation Activities (IGAs). ABSHCBDA collaborates with several donors, including All We Can Methodist Relief and Development, Poverty Action Network in Ethiopia (PAN), and the Organization for Rehabilitation and Development in Amhara (ORDA).
Purpose
The association was established to takeover and sustains development initiatives implemented by Agri Service Ethiopia through participating and empowering the community in the course of implementing program initiatives.