Welcome to Addis Guzo
Since 2012, Addis Guzo has been operating a centre for people with disabilities in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia.
Through its actions in the areas of Counseling, Aid Provision, Rehabilitation, Education and Sport, we promote the social and professional integration of people with disabilities.
The Addis Guzo centre is run and operated exclusively by Ethiopian employees.
Our work enjoys high recognition by national and international organizations, local authorities and diplomatic representatives.
News from Addis Guzo
Addis Guzo reloaded! The seventh year itch of Addis Guzo brings us the big change. In the near future we will move with our project to a new location in Addis Ababa. The conversion work on the new site is ongoing.
Wheelchair workshop
The Addis Guzo wheelchair workshop in Addis Ababa is unique in Ethiopia.
Every year we deliver around 600 wheelchairs to people with disabilities.
Through our collection campaigns in Switzerland, we receive a large selection of models and can thus respond to the individual needs of our clients.
Thanks to a comprehensive repair service, we guarantee a long-term use of the delivered mobility aids.
RES - Rehabilitation, Economic Empowerment & Sports
With the project RES, Addis Guzo offers people with disabilities in Ethiopia new perspectives in different areas of life.
The main focuses of our activities are:
- Physical therapy
- Psychosocial counseling
- Training in certain crafts
- Establishment and support of micro-business cooperatives
- Health promoting measures
- Sports
In this way, we strengthen the healthy resources of those affected, improve their mental and physical well-being and accompany the people with a disability to a self-determined, independent and fulfilling lives.
