Diaspora Givers | $1 A Day

Legacy Gift

You don’t need to be wealthy to build a legacy — you just need to care deeply and commit consistently.

Power education, healthcare, and economic opportunity in Ethiopia

Join thousands of Ethiopians funding impact at home

Just $1 a day = $30/month = generations changed

About EDTF

We dont just give; we build.

From teachers in D.C. to entrepreneurs in Addis, we back local leaders building schools, clinics, and ventures that change lives. Every birr and dollar raised powers Ethiopian-owned solutions.

Ethiopian-led, transparent, and apolitical

Built entirely through grassroots generosity

Community oversight and clear reporting

Radical impact.Radical transparency.

Real Outcomes. Stronger Communities. A More Resilient Ethiopia.
For Global Supporters

Global Ally

You don’t need to be Ethiopian to be part of the movement. You just need vision — and heart.

Be part of the growing global coalition for African-led development

Invest in scalable, sustainable solutions

Amplify local brilliance over charity

High Net-Worth & Institutional Donors

Catalyst Circle

The Great Rift Valley Innovation Summit (GRV) is Africa’s largest diaspora-funded pitch competition — and it needs visionary investors like you.

Fuel GRV startups tackling healthcare, education, and agriculture

Shape Ethiopia’s next economy with capital that creates jobs and systems change

Receive exclusive briefings and co-branding opportunities

About EDTF

Governance rooted in accountability.

EDTF is led by a diverse Board of Directors, professionals committed to transparency, accountability, and maximizing the impact of every donation.

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Ms. Lulite H. Ejigu

Chair

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Dr. Biruh Tesfa Workeneh

Treasurer

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Dr. Solomon Seyoum

Interim Secretary

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Prof. Lemma W. Senbet

Chair of the Governance and Nominations Committee

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Dr. Tesfaye Desalegne

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Dr. Yodit Benalfew

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Tamiru Belayneh

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Dr. Wolde Tadesse

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Belaynesh Hailemariam

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Messay Gesesse

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Captain Solomon

Board Member

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Teemt Berhanu Bekele

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.

Impact at a Glance
5 years of diaspora-funded impact (2020–2026)
60,292+Ethiopians served
48Communities & schools
$1.67M+Medical relief funded
18Ventures accelerated
Development Project
Innovation Accelerator
EDTF Hub
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Explore Our Projects

● Where donations come from

● Project sites in Ethiopia

● EDTF hub

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