Felege Elderly Development Center – Facility Optimization & Essential Supply Distribution

Our work in Ethiopia began in 2019 at the Felege Elderly Development Center in Nazareth (Adama). Distant Relatives Project completed a facility optimization project to improve living conditions for underserved elderly community members.
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, we also provided thousands of medical, cleaning, and school supplies, addressing shortages that threatened the health and safety of residents and caregivers.
This project marked the beginning of our long-term commitment to supporting vulnerable populations throughout Ethiopia.

PPE Production & Distribution During COVID-19
In 2020, as Ethiopia faced the global COVID-19 crisis, Distant Relatives Project partnered with Tibeb Leather to manufacture and donate 5,000 pieces of PPE, including medical face shields and biohazard suits.
These supplies were delivered to hospitals and clinics across the country, ensuring that under-resourced healthcare professionals were protected while serving on the front lines of the pandemic.
This initiative reduced transmission risk, strengthened public health efforts, and supported those who cared for the most vulnerable during a critical moment in history.