Who We Are
Ethiopian Midwives Association (EMwA) is a legally registered, autonomous, and not-for-profit professional association established in 1992 and re-registered under the new civil society proclamation. Ethiopian Midwives Association (EMwA) operates in all regions of Ethiopia by using and works for the quality of midwifery education and care. EMwA has been a member of the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) since 1993.
Our History
1992
established in
to represent and strengthen midwifery in Ethiopia
1954
Formal midwifery training
The first formal midwifery training program for nurses begins at Gondar Hospital.
1986
Midwifery School opens
The Addis Ababa Midwifery School opens, supported by the Swedish International Development Agency.
1992
professional association
The Ethiopian Midwives Association (EMwA) is formally established as a non-profit, professional association.
Our Mission
Mission
EMwA is a professional association, striving for the excellence of Midwifery care practice to provide quality care for women, Newborn, Children, Adolescent and youth through strengthening self-reliance and influencing for change
Our Vision
Vision
EMwA envisions every family has access to equitable and high-quality Midwifery Services
Our Values
Values
Member first, Integrity, Professionalism, Continuous learning, Gender sensitive and Volunteerism