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EDTF Progress Update

Sunday July 23, 2023 at 1:00 PM US EST

Information about the results from the recent donors survey and the status of projects was shared.

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Ethiopians for Ethiopians!

The Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund (EDTF) is a unified effort by Ethiopians for Ethiopians established to mobilize the global Diaspora community to raise funds for vital sustainable development projects in Ethiopia without regard to ethnicity, religion, or politics. All donations are tax-deductible.

All decisions are made by the EDTF Board with input from donors without any involvement from the Ethiopian, US or any government, institution, or individual.

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EDTF Projects Fund

The Projects Fund aims to finance projects that meet critical needs selected based on their potential to make sustainable long term highest positive impact on the Ethiopian people in need.

Active Projects

EDTF and Active Projects Overview
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Improving Children Learning Environment – GURMUU
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Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities – HPD-O
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Integrated Services for Orphans and Vulnerable Children – HIDO
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Water Supply for Hard-to-Reach Communities – PDN
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Water Supply, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) – KGHCO
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EDTF Relief Fund

The Relief Fund aims to finance specific short term relief initiatives that meet critical emergency needs selected based on their potential to make immediate positive impact on the Ethiopian people in need.

Completed Initiatives

First round medical supplies worth 40 million+ Birr delivered – May 2020
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Second round medical supplies worth 23 million+ Birr delivered – June 2020
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EDTF Funds Summary from 2018 to 30 June 2023

Projects Fund Amount
   Funds spent on projects $1,215,860
   Funds to be released for projects $3,398,491
   Funds available for future projects $2,510,923
Relief Fund
   Funds spent on relief $1,722,045
   Funds Available for relief $82,464