DSW has been working in Ethiopia since 1993. Established as DSW's first Country Office, DSW Ethiopia was officially registered as an international NGO in May 2000. Our mission is to bring about changes in attitudes and behaviour towards a healthy sexual life among young people aged 10 to 24 by empowering youth self-help initiatives. Fundamental to this is the belief that youth are actors themselves and not only beneficiaries; they should be involved in efforts to find solutions to the challenges we face.