Quick Facts
Years of Marxist rule in Ethiopia devastated an already struggling economy, with the regime severely persecuting the church, especially evangelicals. The country has faced bloody coups, uprisings, drought, and massive refugee crises, leaving Ethiopia in deep poverty. However, since the oppressive government was toppled in 1991, there has been newfound freedom for worship and outreach.
Your support through INNZ helps plant new churches across Ethiopia each year, enabling local church planters and evangelists to reach their communities. Partnering with the Gedeo Kale Heywet Church of Ethiopia, International Needs aims to bring hope and transformation to the people of Ethiopia.
About Ethiopia
Capital: Addis Ababa
Language: Amharic (official), with Oromo, Somali, Tigrinya, and other regional languages also widely spoken.
Population: 126.5 million
Location: Ethiopia is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa, sharing borders with Eritrea to the north, Djibouti and Somalia to the east, Kenya to the south, South Sudan to the west, and Sudan to the northwest.
Religion: Around 44% of the population is Ethiopian Orthodox Christian, 34% are Muslim, and 19% adhere to Protestant Christianity, with the remainder following various indigenous beliefs or other religions.
Education: Ethiopia has made strides in improving access to education, but significant challenges remain, including limited resources, overcrowded classrooms, and a shortage of trained teachers. Rural areas often face greater obstacles in providing quality education, and gender disparity persists, particularly in higher education.