International agencies have played a significant role in strengthening welfare services in Ethiopia by supporting the government, local organizations, and communities in addressing poverty, food insecurity, health challenges, education, child protection, gender inequality, and disaster management. Their interventions are particularly important because Ethiopia has faced recurrent droughts, conflicts, displacement, economic challenges, and public health emergencies. From a social work perspective, these agencies contribute to improving the well-being of vulnerable individuals, families, and communities while promoting social justice, human rights, and sustainable development. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has made substantial contributions to child welfare and protection in Ethiopia. It supports immunization programmes, nutrition services, access to clean water and sanitation, quality education, and child protection systems. UNICEF works closely with government ministries to prevent child labour, child marriage, violence against children, and exploitation. It also provides psychosocial support for children affected by conflict and displacement. Social workers collaborate with UNICEF in community outreach, family strengthening, and rehabilitation programmes. The World Food Programme (WFP) is one of the leading agencies addressing food insecurity in Ethiopia. It provides emergency food assistance during droughts, floods, and conflicts while implementing school feeding programmes that improve children's nutrition and school attendance. WFP also supports livelihood development, food-for-assets programmes, and resilience-building initiatives that help vulnerable households become self-reliant. These interventions contribute to poverty reduction and community