Addis Guzo

Building safer families through awareness

Addis Guzo conducted a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) awareness training for parents participating in our rehabilitation program.

The session focused on increasing awareness of the causes and consequences of GBV while encouraging respect, equality, and inclusion. Through open discussions and shared learning, both mothers and fathers gained practical knowledge to help create safer, more supportive environments for their children, families, and communities.

Together, we continue to promote dignity, protection, and inclusion for all.

Meet the Team: Quote from Mulugeta Eressa

Today’s is from Mulugeta Eressa, Addis Guzo’s Rehabilitation and Pediatric Physiotherapist department, junior physiotherapist.

Big News for the Rehabilitation Community in Ethiopia!

We are proud to celebrate the official launch of Addis Ability, the new income-generating wing of the Addis Guzo Center of Excellence!

Addis Ability is set to elevate specialized care in the region with a strong focus on pediatric physiotherapy and early childhood intervention, championing evidence-based, family-centered therapy.

As a core part of this launch, Addis Ability also introduces its Training & Consultation Center, offering hands-on, practical CPD courses to provide accredited, high-quality training for rehabilitation professionals such as junior PTs and OTs. We are excited to highlight their first two upcoming courses:

1. "Foundation Course I – Introduction to Pediatric Rehabilitation"
Target: Junior Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists working with children and their families.
Overview: This course serves as the first in a series of three interrelated foundation courses designed to support professional know-how when it comes to working with children in the early stages of child development (0–5 years) and introduces the core principles of pediatric rehabilitation for children with delayed development and disabilities. The curriculum builds upon existing theoretical knowledge, expanding and updating it, with a heavy focus on hands-on practical exercises.

2. "Clinical Mobility Support, Safe Handling & Postural Management"
Target Group: Primarily physiotherapists and occupational therapists, nurses as well as related health professionals, who in their daily work have contact with wheelchair users or are involved in the process of wheelchair service delivery.
Overview: This Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course equips healthcare and rehabilitation professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to support the effective use of mobility aids and postural management. Participants will develop competencies in seating and positioning, safe handling and transfers, as well as prevention of secondary complications, and the education and empowerment of caregivers and families.
The course combines evidence-based theory with practical application, enabling participants to provide safe, functional, and person-centered mobility and positioning solutions that enhance participation, independence, comfort, and quality of life.

Key Dates:
Addis Ability opens its doors on August 1st 2026!

The first CPD Course "Foundation Course I – Introduction to Pediatric Rehabilitation" is scheduled for Friday, August 28 – Saturday, August 29, 2026
Stay tuned right here or on our usual social media platforms! Registration guidelines and accredited CPD point details will be posted very soon.

Strengthening Fitness and Performance in Wheelchair Basketball

We are pleased to have Jessie Robinson, a UK-trained and registered physiotherapist with experience at the London Spinal Cord Injury Centre, supporting our Wheelchair Basketball Team.

With her background in rehabilitation and wheelchair sport, Jessie is currently volunteering as a trainer in physical fitness, working closely with the team to build strength, endurance, and overall performance on the court.

Her contribution brings valuable expertise and energy, supporting the continued growth of inclusive sports and athlete development.

Investing in a Safer Workplace

Addis Guzo employees recently participated in a training on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), First Aid, and Kaizen Awareness.

The training strengthened participants' knowledge of workplace safety, hazard prevention, emergency response, and continuous improvement practices. Through both theory and practical learning, employees gained valuable skills to help create a safer, healthier, and more productive work environment.

We were pleased to provide a parent training session at Care Epilepsy Ethiopia (CEE), focusing on child development and family-centered rehabilitation.

At Addis Guzo, we believe that empowering parents with knowledge and practical skills is key to supporting children’s growth and development.

Thank you to Care in Epilepsy in Ethiopia for the collaboration. Together, we continue to strengthen support for children and their families.

“Dance changed more than my movement — it changed my life.”

Misikir Shimelis, now 23 years old, has been part of Addis Guzo’s contemporary dance program since 2019. After becoming disabled at the age of 4 she found a space for expression, growth, and connection through dance.

Swipe to read her story and experience in her own words.