Ghenno Senbetta
Global Volunteers Engagement Lead at Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund - Wilmington, DE, US
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Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund
Wilmington, DE, US • 20 - 49 EmployeesCity Government/Municipal Government
The Ethiopia Diaspora Trust Fund is a non-profit organization working in coordination with the Ethiopian government to directly involve diaspora Ethiopians from all walks of life in improving the lives of the Ethiopian people by raising funds for vital socio-economic projects in Ethiopia.Responding to the Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed's's call for action and in support of his message of love, forgiveness, reconciliation, unity and peace, the Ethiopian Diaspora has enthusiastically accepted his challenge and is ready to contribute at least 1 US dollar a day to fund vital unmet inclusive economic and social development projects in Ethiopia.The Ethiopian Diaspora supports the bold peaceful political democratization reform launched by the Prime Minister and his Government with the goal of achieving a durable solution to Ethiopia's socio-political and economic challenges that meets the legitimate aspirations of all of Ethiopians, irrespective of ethnicity, language, religion, and gender. Including:★A life of dignity, freedom, equality, justice and economic opportunity★ Equitable and inclusive social and economic development★ National unity based on peaceful cooperation among Ethiopia's diverse communitiesThe EDTF aims to finance projects that meet critical needs selected based on their potential to make the highest positive impact on groups and communities in Ethiopia in such areas as:★ health★ education★ water and sanitation facilities★ habilitation and rehabilitation of persons with disability★ agricultural development★ technology★ women empowerment★ youth★ financial inclusion★ small scale entrepreneurship★other income and employment generating projectsThe EDTF will give priority attention to projects focusing on youth, women, small holder farmers, small enterprises and entrepreneurs, who can be agents of inclusive social and economic development.