Ero, Debebe (PhD)Negash, Dagne2018-06-192023-11-042018-06-192023-11-042017-06http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/1489This study examined challenges and opportunities faced by Ethiopian Charites predominantly focusing on financial sustainability, organizational capacity and public image. Though, different studies are conducted on Ethiopian CSOs, there is no previous research conducted on challenges and opportunities faced by Ethiopian Charites. Therefore this study clearly indicated challenges and opportunities faced by Ethiopian charities. The research has employed a mixed methodology using different data collection technique such as document review, key informants interviews and questionnaire. Participants of this research were 20 directors/senior managers from Ethiopian charities and 5 ChSA NGO desk officers. The data obtained from the above participants using the stated techniques have been analyzed using different statistical methods such as percentage and frequency for quantitative data and coding and word description for qualitative data to inform the research inquiry. This study has focused on three thematic areas namely financial viability, organizational capacity and public image. The other areas (legal environment and advocacy) are not included in this study due to limitation of time and information. The findings of the study show that, majority of Ethiopian charities are facing myriad challenges with regard to financial sustainability, limited organizational capacity and negative Public image. The study has also identified untapped opportunities that Ethiopian charities will explore in their area of intervention and thereby to coup up challenges. Taking into account the untapped opportunities recommendation are forwarded. Accordingly, Ethiopian charities need to be committed to address internal capacity limitations via restructuring their system and set up. Donors on the other hand have to improve transparency in funding decisions and also consider the need for increased commitment to the capacity building support in the priority areas highlighted by Ethiopian charities. Ethiopian charities and their networks, as well as other pertinent stakeholders should aggressively work towards improvising relationships and foster a positive image of Ethiopian charities. Ethiopian charities need to establish meaningful partnership and alliance. Hence, financial constraints, lack of capacity and negative image will improveenSocial WorkThesis