Your generosity built this.

A Stronger Ethiopia.

We bring Ethiopians across the world together to support community-led and innovation-driven progress at home.We are focused on building systems, opportunities, and futures that reject the strength and potential of Ethiopia.

Lives Changed

Your donations helped provide clean water, build classrooms, fund clinics, and launch startups, directly changing 57,500 lives across Ethiopia.

57,500
+
Projects Built

Together, we delivered 48 community projects, from rural schools in Amhara to health centers in Oromia, every single one led by Ethiopians on the ground.

48
Kids Back in School

$30 month helped bring 8,955 children back to school. New WASH facilities meant girls no longer had to drop out, and attendance rose 35% in the first year.

8,955
Seeded Into Startups

Diaspora backing helped fund 6 Ethiopian-led startups that created 140+ jobs and raised $1.2M in follow-on investment. Your dollars became someone's livelihood.

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750
k
From Crisis to Relief

When families had nothing, donors like you moved 28 tons of food, medicine, and supplies to 32,000 displaced families in just three days.

72
hrs
Community Development & Humanitarian Response

Building Foundations for Dignity and Opportunity

EDTF invests in essential community projects that improve daily life and long-term opportunity for Ethiopians. From clean water systems and schools to maternal health and sanitation, we meet urgent needs with sustainable solutions.

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Your Role.

Be a Brick in the Bridge

Every movement needs its builders. You can make a lasting impact by joining our
global community committed to Ethiopia’s long-term success.

For every dollar EDTF gives, 57 people are impacted.

Where donations come from

Project sites in Ethiopia

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Voices of EDTF

Your Support Creates
Real Stories of Change

Watching the project updates and seeing the kids in class is the ROI I care about.
Helen Girma
Monthly Donor, San Jose CA
For the 1st time, I feel connected to home in a way that actually makes a difference.
Michael Bekele
Diaspora Supporter, London UK
EDTF showed me my small contribution isn't small at all; it's part of something massive.aye
Sara Tesfaye
Volunteer & Donor, Atlanta GA
I gave $25 a month and learned it helped build a school. That changed how I see giving forever.
Dawit Mengistu
Recurring Donor, Seattle WA
We are powered by the everyday EDTF generosity, so kind, so dedicated.
Afomia Hailemeskel
Community Organizer, D.C.
My parents left Ethiopia so I could have opportunities. EDTF lets me send those opportunities back.
Naomi Tadesse
Young Professional, NYC
It's not charity; it's investment. EDTF treats every dollar like it matters, because it does.
Yonas Abera
Donor since 2019, Houston TX
This is me honoring my ancestors who crossed the Atlantic. I'm showing up for them.
Crystal Hadnott
Monthly Donor, Austin TX
Meet the People Building Ethiopia’s Future.

Stories from the bridge