Family Service Association
About FSA
A non-governmental, non-partisan and non-profit organization working for a socially and economically empowered Ethiopia.
Establishment
Family Service Association (FSA) is a non-governmental, non-partisan and non-profit organization, established in the year 2000 by a group of volunteer Ethiopian professionals with rich experience in gender, human rights, RH/FP, HIV/AIDS, GBV/VAW, social work, as well as other multi-sectoral development.
FSA had its legal entity by registering with the Ministry of Justice in 2006. It was re-registered as an “Ethiopian Resident Charity” following the new Charities and Societies Law in 2010, under registration number 0622.
FSA has a Three-Year Strategic Plan and a Management (SPM) document that guides its strategic direction, action plans, human resources, and monitoring and evaluation system.
Vision
A society in which everyone is socially and economically empowered.
Mission
To support individuals, families and communities to achieve a better quality of life.
Core Values
Solidarity · Stewardship · Networking · Empowerment · Integrity · Compassion
Our Objectives
Economically empower women and youth, leading to job creation.
Promote creativity and skill in income-generating activities.
Create and raise awareness of women, men, boys and girls on RH/FP, HIV/AIDS, HTPs and GBV/VAW.
Advocate for women's human rights and empowerment.
Mobilize communities for environmental protection, sanitation and hygiene.
Contribute towards achieving quality education.
Support the nutrition needs of communities.
Help young people bring about behavioural change on substance abuse and other addictions.
Governance
FSA is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the General Assembly, which gives all supreme decision and overall organizational policy direction and guidance. The General Assembly is the highest authority that approves the organization's annual budget and work plan, and elects the Board.
Management & Staffing
The Secretariat is headed by the Director, who leads day-to-day program and project activities, supported by qualified technical staff across disciplines. FSA adheres to universally accepted standards and follows financial and personnel manuals guided by principles of community participation, transparency and accountability.
Program Intervention Strategies
Where We Work
FSA implements projects across multiple regions of Ethiopia.
Addis Ababa
- • Kirkos Sub-City, Woreda 07
- • Yeka Sub-City, Woredas 04, 05, 06, 08
- • Nifas Silk Lafto Sub-City, Woreda 12
Afar Regional State
- • Teru Wereda — RMNH interventions
Tigray Regional State
- • Alae — Seru Wereda & Abala Wereda
SNNP Regional State
- • Hamer Wereda
South West Ethiopia
- • Omo Suri Wereda