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About UsOda Research and Development Association (ORDA)

ORDA, which stands for Oda Research and Development Association, holds significant value and respect in Ethiopia, akin to Çınar in Turkiye. Oda and Çınar trees symbolize important socio-political values in Ethiopia and Turkiye, respectively. The longevity and resilience of these trees connect the past to the future, imparting lessons of patience, wisdom, and mutual support.

ORDA primarily focuses on enhancing the human capital of Ethiopian students in Turkiye. It undertakes projects, research, and programs directly aimed at bringing about long-term changes to improve the lives of disadvantaged communities in Ethiopia.

Our Services

Vision

Oda Research and Development Association (ORDA) envisions a competent and cultured workforce capable of lifting Ethiopian society out of poverty and creating a resilient community capable of solving its own problems and challenges.

Mission

ORDA's mission is to provide technical support for the establishment and development of research and development projects in Ethiopia, in collaboration with governmental and non-governmental institutions in Ethiopia, Turkiye, and around the world.

Value

Commitment in serving peoplesOpenness and willingness to changesRespect and emphatic understandingPatience and determinationEngaging in self-initiated objectivesTaking own roles and presenting action oriented ideas

Objectives
Main Intervention Areas:

1. Education and Capacity Building

ORDA firmly believes that education is key to solving one's own problems. Education serves as a means to achieve individual and national goals, particularly in a country like Ethiopia, rich in natural resources. - Organizing awareness programs on various topics, primarily related to education, for students at different levels - Providing financial support for students to attend school - Facilitating experience-sharing programs for Ethiopian students with foreign and senior students - Supporting the establishment and development of educational institutions - Assisting in the personal development of Ethiopian students in Turkiye with the aim of building human capital

2. Research

- Supporting the establishment and development of research centers - Organizing research conferences and seminars on various topics of interest - Providing a platform for informed intellectual exchange - Conducting problem-solving research in collaboration with partners - Developing projects focused on documenting and preserving the cultural and historical heritage of the Ethiopian people

3. Developmental and Humanitarian Services

- Implementing sustainable development projects - Organizing humanitarian projects such as shelter, food, water, and medication distribution - Constructing drinking water facilities - Providing technical support to health institutions such as health posts, health centers, and hospitals - Facilitating the establishment of care centers for the mentally ill, elderly, and orphans