Positive Responsive Child and Youth development in Ethiopia (PRCYDE)

Organizational Profile of PRCYDE
(Positive Responsive Child and Youth Development in Ethiopia)

Empowering Youth, Protecting Children, Transforming Communities.

Positive Responsive Child and Youth Development in Ethiopia (PRCYDE)

Registration No.: 5643
Registered under: FDRE Authority for Civil Society Organizations
Year of Establishment: 2021

Founder and Executive Director: Shemelis Fantahunegne Beyene

1. Organizational Background

Positive Responsive Child and Youth Development in Ethiopia (PRCYDE) is a legally registered, non-profit, non-governmental organization established in 2021, with registration number 5643 under the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) Authority for Civil Society Organizations.

PRCYDE was founded with the vision of creating a society where all children and youth in Ethiopia grow up in a safe, supportive, and empowering environment, realizing their full potential. The organization adopts a rights-based, inclusive, and participatory approach to ensure that children, youth, and women are protected, empowered, and actively engaged in sustainable community development.

Its mission is to promote the well-being and empowerment of children and youth through education, protection, economic opportunities, health services, and meaningful participation. Currently, PRCYDE operates with 6 dedicated staff members and 82 active volunteers.

2. Vision and Mission

Vision (by 2050):

To create a society where all children and youth in Ethiopia grow in a safe, supportive, and empowering environment, realizing their full potential.

Mission:
To promote the well-being and empowerment of children and youth through education, protection, economic opportunities, health services, and meaningful participation.

3. Core Values

• Integrity and accountability
• Inclusiveness and gender equality
• Respect for human rights and dignity
• Collaboration and partnership
• Transparency and professionalism
• Sustainability and innovation

4. Thematic Focus Areas

PRCYDE implements integrated and community-driven programs under the following strategic themes:

1. Child Protection and Safeguarding – Promoting safe environments and protecting children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
2. Youth and Women Empowerment – Supporting young people and women with leadership, entrepreneurship, and employment opportunities.
3. Education and Skills Development – Enhancing access to quality education, vocational training, and life skills.
4. Gender Equality and Women’s Leadership – Advancing equal participation and decision-making roles for women and girls.
5. Climate Resilience and Environmental Protection – Promoting sustainable livelihoods, green skills, and environmental stewardship.
6. Workplace Safety, Decent Work, and Human Rights – Fostering fair, safe, and equitable work environments through human rights–based approaches.

5. Key Achievements and Projects

PRCYDE has successfully initiated and implemented several impactful programs, including:

• Enhance Workplace Safety, Risk, and Incident Reduction Project – Improving occupational health and safety (OHS) and human rights practices across factories in Bahir Dar City.
• Advancing Women in Leadership Research – Studying barriers and enablers to gender equality in managerial positions to inform inclusive workplace policies.
• Youth Empowerment and Leadership Initiative – Providing skills development and mentorship to young people for employment, entrepreneurship, and community engagement.
• Climate and Environmental Education Campaigns – Building youth and women’s capacity to engage in climate action and sustainable natural resource management.
• PRCYDE Experience in Youth Civic Engagement, Human Rights, and Peace building
• “Youth Civic Engagement for Inclusive Governance and Accountability” (2022–2024)

6. Main Partners

WHH, CECOE, EWHRDs, LHR, COND, Youth Associations, Skills and Training Bureaus

7. Organizational Capacity

PRCYDE is led by a diverse team of professionals with expertise in youth development, gender, education, environment, and governance. The organization operates with a clear governance structure that includes:

• A General Assembly as the highest decision-making body
• A Board of Directors providing oversight and policy guidance
• An Executive Management Team responsible for program implementation, finance, and operations

PRCYDE has strong partnerships with community organizations, local governments, and international development agencies, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and accountability in all program activities.

8. Future Priorities

PRCYDE aims to scale its interventions across more regions, deepen impact in youth and women empowerment, enhance climate resilience projects, and strengthen partnerships to promote sustainable development and inclusive growth.

9. Contact Information

9.1. Head Office (Addis Ababa):the coming soon
22 Area, in front of Golagol Tower

9.2. Branch Office (Amhara Region):
Bahir Dar, Abay Mado Area kebele 11

Phone: +251 914 657 627
Email: shemex05@gmail.com
Website: www.prcyde.org

PRCYDE proudly carries its identity as a child- and youth-focused organization dedicated to promoting dignity, equality, and human rights across Ethiopia.