About Us
Who Are We?
OMC mission is to empower pastoralist communities by promoting their well-being and fostering peaceful coexistence within their diverse cultures. OMC's work focuses on key areas: providing care and education for pastoralist children, ending harmful traditional practices, building peace structures, and improving livelihoods through development projects and WASH initiatives. OMC believe in empowering local communities, advocating for gender equality, and upholding human rights, all achieved through a rights-based and gender-sensitive approach.
OMC has a strong commitment to promoting the holistic potential of pastoralism, focusing on the positive aspects of the system rather than limitations. This approach emphasizes collaboration with government agencies and development partners to ensure the long-term resilience and sustainable development of pastoral communities. While the organization is newly established, its core values of accountability, community participation, equity, and integrity provide a strong foundation for delivering impactful change in South Ethiopia.
What We Do
Our Main Activities
Peace building among the tribes and cross border
Our Initiatives
Conflict Resolution Training
We train community leaders, elders, and youth in conflict resolution techniques, communication skills, and cross-cultural understanding.
Inter-Community Dialogues
We facilitate regular dialogues between conflicting communities to address grievances and build trust.
Peace Committees
We establish and support local peace committees to monitor and mediate conflicts at the grassroots level.
Our Impact
- Reduced violent incidents between the Hamer, Dasenech, and Erbore communities.
- Reduced violent incidents cross-border between the Turkana, Dasenech, and Nyangatom communities.
- Increased trust and cooperation among community members.
OUR VISION, MISSION AND GOAL
OUR VISION
By 2035, we aim to ensure that all community members, especially children, have access to quality education and live in a safe, inclusive environment free from violence and harmful traditions in South Ethiopia region and beyond. Through education, collaboration and mutual understanding, we will foster lasting peace and sustainable development
OUR MISSION
Help pastoralists build a healthy, prosperous, and sustainable future for their families and communities.
Support young girls and children in need, providing them with shelter and access to education and sustainable pedagogical models.
Empower women and men for gender equality transformation and sustained livelihoods.
Train youth and women in conflict transformation and establish female peace initiatives.
OUR GOAL
By 2030, OMC will increase access to quality education for 1,000 children in the South Omo Zone by constructing 3 new boarding schools, training 100 teachers and providing scholarships to 500 marginalized students. Additionally, OMC will reduce harmful traditional practices by 50% through community education programs and inter-tribal peace building initiatives in South Ethiopia region.
Our Achievements
The Omo's Morningstar Children Success is
Successful Dialogues: Facilitated face-to-face discussions between the Hamer and Erbore communities, leading to actionable strategies for peace.
Educational Support: Provided school supplies and boarding facilities for 50 marginalized girls, creating a model for inter-tribal harmony.
Community Engagement: Trained over 60 community members in conflict resolution and peacebuilding techniques.
Our Approach
OMC adopts a rights-based approach to community development, ensuring that all interventions are inclusive, participatory, and respectful of local cultures. We prioritize the empowerment of women and girls, recognizing their critical role in fostering peace and development.
Latest News
Stay updated with our recent activities and achievements
Chicken farming Launch
OMC newly Launched Chicken farming for children home. Chicken farming, or poultry farming, is important for many reasons, including food security, economic development, and nutrition.
Community Conversations
We conduct monthly sessions to raise awareness and promote alternative practices
Student achievement in the classroom.
How exciting! For many of our kids it is the first time to attend formal teaching in a school setting. Equipped with some new clothes, exercise books, pencil, pen, eraser, sharpener, and they are walking every morning to Turmi's Primary school. Most of them attend 1st grade, grade 2nd ,grade 3rd , grade 4th , 5th but we also have, two 7th, and one 9th grader. Proudly they present every check mark from the teacher or exam result.
Our Partner Organizations
Omo's Morningstar Children
Supporting and nurturing the future generation of South Omo through education, care, and community development.
OUR PROJECTS
Our main projects are Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution , Education for Marginalized Girls, and Eradication of Harmful Traditional Practices (HTPs).
How we spend your donations and where it goes
We understand that when you make a donation, you want to know exactly where your money is going and we pledge to be transparent.
Get in Touch
We would love to hear from you! Whether you are curious about our programs, interested in joining our cause, or have any other inquiries. We are ready to answer all your questions.
Visit Our Office
Main Office
New (Hiwot Birhan Compound, NEAR Red Cross office)
Kebele Arkesh
South Ethiopia Jink
Ethiopia
Post Box
P.O.Box 78