๐ŸŒฟ Since 2024 ยท Serving Ethiopia

Hope grows where compassion takes root.

Rufto Charitable Organization delivers clean water, education, healthcare and livelihoods to underserved communities across Ethiopia โ€” with dignity, transparency and lasting impact.

120K+Lives Impacted
46Communities
2yrsField Experience
Rufto field work
+34 wellsbuilt in 2025
4,000 girlsin school
120K+Lives Impacted
7Active Projects
46Communities Served
4Volunteers
What we do

Five pillars of lasting change

Our integrated programs address the root causes of poverty โ€” not just its symptoms.

Clean Water

Boreholes, wells and hygiene training that give families a healthier tomorrow.

Education

Scholarships, safe classrooms and mentorship for children โ€” especially girls.

Healthcare

Mobile clinics, maternal care and vaccination drives in remote regions.

Food & Livelihoods

Drought-resistant seeds, irrigation and vocational skills training.

Shelter & Relief

Emergency response for families displaced by conflict, drought or floods.

Empowerment

Women-led cooperatives, youth leadership and community-driven governance.

Featured projects

Where your support goes

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Education Material Help
Education

Education Material Help

Rufto Charitable Organization (RCO) implemented an educational support initiative in the Afar Region, providing essential learning materials such as exercise books, pens, school bags, and uniforms to vulnerable students.

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Clean Water for Afar
Water & Sanitation

Clean Water for Afar

Drilling boreholes and rehabilitating springs to bring safe water to 30 villages.

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Girls Education Initiative
Education

Girls Education Initiative

Scholarships, mentorship and safe classrooms for 40 girls across Afar.

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Voices from the field

Real stories, real change

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RCO built the well that changed our village. My daughters now go to school instead of walking for water.

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Amina HassanMother, Bale Zone
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Volunteering with RCO showed me what real impact looks like. The team is professional and deeply caring.

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Daniel BekeleVolunteer Coordinator
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Their sustainable agriculture program tripled our harvest. My family finally has food security.

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Getachew MolaFarmer, Oromia