Endline Evaluation report for Ten4All project in East Hararge and Dire Dawa areas, Ethiopia

The “Ten4All” project, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and implemented by Save the Children in collaboration with CeSPI and PAD, aims to promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of migrants, returnees, and those at risk of unsafe migration in East Hararge and Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. The project addresses key challenges such as limited access to education, economic opportunities, and high-risk migration decisions. It employs a holistic approach incorporating education, livelihood support, awareness raising, and mentorship programs to achieve its objectives.
The mid-term evaluation was conducted in December 2024 and covered the implementation period between November 2022 and July 2024, covering the first 21 months of project implementation across five woredas in East Hararge (Gerawa, Bedeno, Goleoda, Deder, and Goro Gutu) and Dire Dawa City Administration. The evaluation aimed to assess the relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of the project to inform improvements and ensure accountability to stakeholders.

Key Findings
Relevance: The project has effectively addressed key community needs, with many respondents recognizing its alignment with national migration strategies and local priorities. It provides essential education and economic opportunities to at-risk youth, ensuring that interventions are demand-driven and contextually appropriate.
Coherence: Strong partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and local institutions have enhanced coordination. Referral mechanisms and collaboration with organizations such as Action Against Hunger, CARE, and IOM have streamlined service delivery, avoided duplication of efforts, and ensured a comprehensive approach to migration challenges.
Effectiveness: The Ten4All project has significantly increased school enrollment (98.1%) and regular attendance (97.8%) among children, reinforcing education as a protective factor against unsafe migration. Beneficiaries reported improved well-being due to the Case Management process, which provided legal aid, medical assistance, and counseling services to address urgent protection needs. Both male (89%) and female (86%) beneficiaries experienced positive outcomes from these interventions.
However, despite 100% participation in life skills training and 92% in financial literacy programs among targeted youth, employment rates among trained youth remain low, with only 33.3% securing jobs. This highlights the need for stronger job placement services and market linkages. Awareness campaigns and mentorship programs have played a crucial role in influencing migration decisions, with 98.9% of youth acknowledging that they received valuable information that impacted their choices. As a result, unsafe migration prevalence has declined to 18.8%, and 80.4% of youth are now very unlikely to migrate, demonstrating a shift toward local economic opportunities.
Efficiency: The Ten4All project effectively delivered activities on time, with 55% of its €1,515,992 budget utilized. It has reached 6,632 beneficiaries, achieving 60.3% of its target. While the project has been efficient, logistical constraints such as inadequate transportation and delays in business formalization have hindered timely service delivery. Addressing these operational challenges will be critical for optimizing project execution in the remaining period. Despite these constraints, key activities remain on track, with efforts underway to accelerate implementation and optimize resource allocation. Strengthening transportation and streamlining administrative processes will be crucial for maximizing impact.
Sustainability: The Ten4All program has made significant strides toward sustainability by integrating its interventions into existing government structures and strengthening local ownership. The program aligns closely with government policies and has been embedded within ministries such as the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs, the Ministry of Education, and local administrative offices. A phased handover strategy ensures that government institutions and local actors will assume full ownership of interventions, supported by structured monitoring tools, follow-up committees, and formal capacity-building initiatives.
Despite these efforts, challenges remain. Limited government budgets, delays in legalizing business documents, and variability in commitment levels among stakeholders present risks to long-term impact. Bureaucratic hurdles in formalizing youth enterprises have been identified as a barrier to sustainability, highlighting the need for continued engagement and policy advocacy. However, strong government involvement, established follow-up mechanisms, and community empowerment efforts—such as awareness campaigns on unsafe migration—provide a solid foundation for lasting change.
The program’s proactive approach to sustainability includes capacity-building initiatives for government and local partners, ensuring that best practices in migration management and youth economic empowerment are institutionalized. Community-driven efforts, such as knowledge-sharing and peer-led initiatives, further reinforce the sustainability of project outcomes beyond donor funding. Moving forward, continued investment in government capacity, financial planning, and stakeholder coordination will be essential to safeguarding the program’s long-term impact.