PROJECT SUMMARY

Project name

A multi-arm, multi-stage trial for cutaneous leishmaniasis

Project short name

MAMS4CL

Project phase

I

Partner(s)/ country(ies)

United Kingdom, Belgium, Sweden, South Africa

AMU project coordinating office

V/ President for Research and Cooperation

Project type

Research

Project implementation location

Arba Minch

Target communities

Cutaneous Leishmaniasis cases

AMU-Project coordinator

Dr. Fekadu Massebo

Partner-Project Coordinator

Steve Walker

Project manager

 

AMU-Principal investigator

Dr. Fekadu Massebo

AMU-Co-investigators

Dr Tamiru Shibru

Partner-Principal investigator

Endalamaw Gadisa

Partner-Co-investigators

 

Total project budget (Euro)

520,008.75

Project start

8/1/2025

Project end

7/31/2029

Financial reporting period

Quarterly

Project finance management office

AMU main finance & budget admin

Progress reporting period

Quarterly

Contact person

Dr. Fekadu Massebo: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The project aims to strengthen the Moringa value chain in Wolaita and Gamo zones of southern Ethiopia by improving the technical and operational capacities of farmers and processors. It will enhance resilience and economic growth in vulnerable communities by equipping smallholders—especially women and youth with practical skills, while establishing local facilities to process moringa oil and powder using accessible, globally tested technologies. Beyond increasing production and value-added outputs, the initiative promotes equitable market systems, offering small farmers growth opportunities and contributing to reduced dependence on imported oils.