OUR GLOBAL TEAM
At Vita, our strength lies in a globally unified team dedicated to sustainable development and community empowerment. Our staff bring together leaders and professionals with extensive international experience. Beyond our strong presence in Ireland, Eritrea, and Ethiopia, Vita team members have spearheaded impactful projects across multiple continents, enriching our work with diverse expertise.
This international blend allows Vita to integrate best practices, innovative solutions, and proven strategies that resonate globally. From experts who have partnered with world-leading NGOs to those engaged in multilateral collaborations with UN agencies, Vita’s team is equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to drive change.
Collaborative Expertise for a Unified Vision
Our team’s collaborative efforts connect local know-how with global insights, ensuring that our programmes benefit from a comprehensive understanding of sustainable development practices. By working closely with international partners and sharing strategic knowledge, Vita delivers adaptive, scalable and effective initiatives across borders. This approach enhances our mission and strengthens our ability to empower communities for long-lasting impact.
Profiles of Impact
Our leadership includes experts who have directed international agricultural projects and whose innovative clean energy strategies have influenced sustainable practices. Their collective expertise showcases the quality of Vita’s global team, united in advancing a shared vision for a sustainable and equitable future for all.
BUILDING SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS
Vita is a successful, next-generation Irish development partner who that has supported African farmers and communities for 35 years, delivering innovative solutions in food, forestry, water and clean energy that empowers and educates communities in East Africa, building sustainable livelihoods.
Vita revitalises communities in Eritrea and Ethiopia through essential resource initiatives: food, forestry, water, and clean energy.
Empowering women by saving 7.5 million hours of drudgery previously spent collecting firewood.
As regions in East Africa experience some of the worst effects of climate change, we partner with rural communities in Ethiopia and Eritrea to create sustainable, climate smart livelihoods. Our values centre on sustainability and adaptability, with each of our programmes dedicated to not only mitigating climate change but also ensuring that partners, communities, and families are equipped with the skills, training, and resources needed to thrive.
All of our programmes are community-led, with an emphasis on gender and social equality. These ground-up initiatives include climate-smart agriculture such as the innovative Irish Potato Coalition and the female-driven fuel-efficient cook stoves programme as well as our award-winning community waterpoint repair programme. Read about the impact of these projects in Ethiopia and Eritrea and hear from the communities we partner with here.
Vita is funded by the Irish Government through Irish Aid and the Embassy of Ireland in Ethiopia, the European Union, philanthropic organisations, religious communities, the Irish agri-food sector, public donations and private individuals.