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Projects

Our Projects

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION EXPERIENCES

Over the past decade, the Association for Civil Society Organizations of Tigray (ACSOT) has implemented numerous projects in collaboration with international donors, local partners, and community structures. Our programs focus on accountability, inclusion, capacity building, and resilience. Below is a summary of our key projects, their objectives, focus areas, and impacts.

1. Ethiopian Social Accountability Project (ESAP2–ESAP3)

ACSOT implemented ESAP2–ESAP3 (2011–2022), first as an implementing partner in Endamokeni District and later as a lead organization in 24 woredas of Tigray and 2 in Afar. The project raised citizen awareness on rights and improved duty bearers’ responsiveness.

  • Funded By: World Bank, managed by VNG Netherlands Management Agency
  • Duration: 2011–2022
  • Operational Areas: 24 woredas in Tigray; Berahle & Abe’alla (Afar)
  • Focus Areas: Agriculture, WASH, Rural Roads, Education, Health
  • Impact: Increased citizen awareness, improved transparency, and stronger government–CSO collaboration

2. Networking and Capacity Building Project (CSSP1)

From 2011–2013, ACSOT led a consortium of 4 CSOs to strengthen networking, linkage, and capacity building among woreda-level CSOs and community structures in 9 woredas.

  • Funded By: CSSP1
  • Duration: 2011–2013
  • Operational Areas: Raya-Alamata, Raya-Azebo, Offla, Irob, Kilte-Awlaelo, Sasie-Tsaedamba, Ahferom, Adwa, Tahtay-Maichew
  • Focus Areas: Networking, Capacity Building, Organizational Linkage
  • Impact: Enhanced cooperation and stronger CSO institutional capacity.

3. Program Grant Project (CSSP1)

ACSOT led 10 CSOs (2014–2015) implementing income-generating activities, capacity building, and community outreach to support hard-to-reach communities.

  • Funded By: CSSP1
  • Duration: 2014–2015
  • Operational Areas: From Raya-Alamata to Kafta-Humera
  • Focus Areas: Livelihoods, Capacity Building, Community Empowerment
  • Impact: Strengthened local livelihoods and expanded CSO service outreach.

4. HIV/AIDS Network Strengthening Project (CCRDA)

Implemented at regional level (2015–2016), this project built coordination among CSOs and government institutions for mainstreaming HIV/AIDS responses.

  • Funded By: CCRDA
  • Duration: 2015–2016
  • Operational Areas: Mekelle (Regional Level)
  • Focus Areas: HIV/AIDS, Networking, Coordination
  • Impact: Enhanced institutional partnership and program integration.

5. Mapping of CSOs Working on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)

Conducted 2014–2015, this project mapped and networked CSOs engaged in HIV/AIDS response across Tigray, strengthening data sharing and coordination.

  • Funded By: UNAIDS
  • Duration: 2014–2015
  • Operational Areas: All of Tigray
  • Focus Areas: CSO Mapping, Information Sharing, Networking
  • Impact: Created a functional CSO database for HIV/AIDS interventions.

6. Networking and Capacity Building of CSOs (World Bank)

A six-month project in 2015, implemented in Addi-Gudom, to build CSO capacity and promote dialogue with government for improved civic space.

  • Funded By: World Bank
  • Duration: 2015
  • Operational Areas: Addi-Gudom
  • Focus Areas: Capacity Building, Dialogue, Networking
  • Impact: Improved local-level CSO cooperation and engagement with government.

7. Capacity Building with Civil Society Support Program (EU-CSF)

In collaboration with REST under EU-CSF (2014–2015), ACSOT conducted training and networking activities to enhance CSO performance.

  • Funded By: European Union (EU-CSF)
  • Duration: 2014–2015
  • Operational Areas: Tigray (Regional Level)
  • Focus Areas: Training, Networking, CSO Strengthening
  • Impact: Improved organizational management and technical networking.

8. Rapid Response Fund (CSSP1)

A short-term (2015–2016) initiative strengthening GO–CSO relationships through dialogue platforms and collaboration mechanisms.

  • Funded By: CSSP1
  • Duration: 2015–2016
  • Operational Areas: Regional (Tigray)
  • Focus Areas: Partnership Building, Dialogue, Advocacy
  • Impact: Institutionalized GO–CSO dialogue and cooperation.

9. Social Minority Project (CSSP2)

From 2019–2021, ACSOT led a consortium of 5 CSOs to coordinate and monitor social minority inclusion projects across Tigray.

  • Funded By: CSSP2
  • Duration: 2019–2021
  • Operational Areas: Regional (Tigray)
  • Focus Areas: Social Inclusion, Equity, Minority Empowerment
  • Impact: Increased participation of marginalized groups in local decision-making.

10. CSOs Mapping and Capacity Building (EU-CSF)

Implemented 2018–2019 across four woredas (Kolla-Tembien, Hawzien, Yechilla, Degua-Tembien) to enhance CSO coordination and visibility

  • Funded By: European Union (EU-CSF)
  • Duration: 2018–2019
  • Operational Areas: Four Woredas of Tigray
  • Focus Areas: Mapping, Capacity Building, Institutional Development
  • Impact: Increased local CSO efficiency and coordination.

11. COVID-19 Response & GBV Protection Project (ECSOF)

In partnership with ECSOF (2021), ACSOT standardized regional SOPs for GBV protection and data management across institutions.

  • Funded By: CSSP2 / ECSOF
  • Duration: 2021
  • Operational Areas: Regional (Tigray)
  • Focus Areas: GBV Protection, COVID-19 Response, Coordination
  • Impact: Unified GBV response mechanisms and improved data sharing.

12. GBV Project (ASDEPO)

Led by ASDEPO and implemented by ACSOT in Maichew (2022–2023), this project focuses on awareness, prevention, and survivor support.

  • Funded By: CSSP2 / ASDEPO
  • Duration: 2022–2023
  • Operational Areas: Maichew Town
  • Focus Areas: GBV Prevention, Awareness, Empowerment
  • Impact: Strengthened GBV protection systems and survivor services.

13. Ethiopian Social Accountability Project (ESAP-3)

ESAP-3 (June 2023–Jan 2024) focuses on restoring health, education, and WASH services in 14 woredas of Tigray through citizen engagement.

  • Funded By: World Bank / VNG International
  • Duration: June 2023 – January 2024
  • Operational Areas: 14 Woredas in 3 Zones
  • Focus Areas: Health, Education, WASH, Accountability
  • Impact: Revived social accountability and community participation post-conflict.

14. CSO Landscape Assessment Project

Conducted from November 2023 to October 2024 to assess CSO presence, capacity, and post-conflict recovery needs.

  • Funded By: Development Partner Consortium
  • Duration: Nov 2023 – Oct 2024
  • Operational Areas: Regional (Tigray)
  • Focus Areas: Research, Capacity Assessment, Mapping
  • Impact: Informed donor planning and policy dialogue for recovery.

15. Empowering Tigray Community through Trauma-Informed Care

This ongoing initiative empowers community and religious leaders with trauma-informed approaches to enhance community recovery and psychosocial support.

  • Funded By: ACSOT & Partners
  • Duration: 2024 – Ongoing
  • Operational Areas: Regional (Tigray)
  • Focus Areas: Psychosocial Support, Leadership, Community Healing
  • Impact: Improved community resilience and trauma recovery capacity.