Since its establishment the Amhara Development Association has constructed and furnished 57 primary village schools with an outlay of Birr 28 million, which benefited over 38,600 children.

Seven public libraries were constructed and furnished with a total cost of Birr 5 million. These libraries are giving services for the people of Woldia, Debretabor, Debre Birhan, Sekota, Enjibara, Bahir Dar and Dangila towns.

In addition, the association has distributed 149,000 reference books and 133 sets of encyclopedia for colleges, Hospitals, Libraries, Schools, Bureaus, etc. in the region. The books & encyclopedia distributed were obtained from Book Aid International, ECDC, Rotary club and other concerned individuals. The books were estimated to have a cost of over Birr 40 million.

In order to solve the shortage of offices and student dormitories and improve their service facilities, expansion work was undertaken at Debre Birhan, Dessie and Gondar Colleges with an outlay of Birr 1,727,230.00.

The ‘peer-group’ tutorial program, which was started in 1999 in 27 Senior Secondary schools, was expanded to 54 senior Secondary Schools in 2000. Selected students on three subjects, English, Mathematics and Physics, participated in the program. To facilitate the whole program and for pocket money, Birr 160,000 was dispensed.

Non-Formal Basic Adult Education Level I-III) was conducted in West Gojjam Zone with a total expenditure of Birr 1,252,342 and with an estimated community contribution of Birr 350,000. 96 facilitators and 12 supervisors in 48 centers conducted the program. In addition 12 reading rooms were constructed and equipment supplied. 9,858 adults were registered for the program of which 7, 397 completed level I and were promoted to level II. Among those who started level II, 6,189 adults were promoted to level III of whom 5,604 have completed the level. Of the total adults who completed this level 46.3% were females.

The Amhara Development Association has conducted a study on Non-Formal Primary education to investigate the need for non-formal primary education in Amhara Region and then design a s flexible, affordable and locally adoptable program. The major objectives of this research include:

1. Examining the operation, management and efficiency of ADA's d non-formal primary schools.
2. Reviewing the socio-economic status of the region and the reliability of community participation.
3. The integration of the program with the formal sector.
4. Financing the non-formal primary child education.

The research was evaluated by the ‘ATKLT’ or" Amhara Timihirt Limatna Tibibir Forum", which translates as “Amhara Regional Education Development through cooperation”.

This forum is a consultative and coordinating body that brings the representatives of regional non-formal education stakeholders. For this research a total budget of Birr 103,130 was allocated and used.

Health is of course ADA’s primary concern beginning from its foundation. Thus, it has concentrated on improving health coverage in the region by constructing clinics, provision of medical equipment, launching community based malaria control program, youth to youth reproductive health initiatives and launching a Community Based Reproductive Health (CBRH) program to make sure that the people of the Amhara region have a Medicare with in their reach should they at any time need it.
The Association has also distributed various medical equipments obtained from its supporters living abroad. Especially Ato Adamu Anley has played a significant role for this achievement. Debre Birhan, Debre Markos, Finote Selam, Gondar, Bahir Dar, Mota, Dessie and Woldia-hospitals received beds, wheel chairs, stretchers, operation tables and other equipment. The value of the equipment supplied to the eight hospitals of the region is estimated to be about Birr 22.25 million.

In Bahir Dar town, twenty dry pit latrines each having 4 classes were constructed throughout the 17 kebeles and handed over to the community, making a great contribution to the sanitation of the town. In addition ADA has supplied anti-mosquito spraying equipment worth Birr 30,000 to Bahir Dar Special Zone to contribute to the effort to control malaria in the town.

A community Based Anti-Malaria prevention program (CBMP) is being undertaken in Dembia woreda of North Gondar Zone. A total of 88 Community Based Malaria Prevention and Control Agents (CBMPAs) for 44 rural kebeles were trained and equipped with the necessary prevention & control equipment for the campaign. This pilot program had an outlay of Birr 180,000 totally covered by ESRDF.

To reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS pandemic, ADA has established youth to youth Reproductive Health clubs in different areas. Thus,10 youth to youth reproductive health clubs are working with the financial assistance of DSW (German Foundation for World Population). These clubs are undergoing two important and interrelated activities i.e intensive IEC and mass IEC.

The intensive IEC helps the youth to acquire better knowledge and attitude towards healthy sexual behaviors as well as life skill education through peer learning groups .The mass IEC, on the other hand, helps the club members to develop their talents of art & literature as well as to sensitize the community through edutainment. Furthermore, these clubs have different sports and recreational facilities.

In line with the fight against HIV/AIDS, a capacity building training program for Community Based Organization (CBO) leaders is undergoing to curb the spread of the disease and assist orphaned children. Candle night demonstrations and distribution of IEC materials like T-shirts, Capes, leaflets; posters & newsletters accompanied by ADA Cultural & Circus troupes edutainment programs conducted.