Investing in the Edig Community Through Education and Development

EWEDEO unites the Edig community behind a shared mission: supporting students, rewarding academic excellence, and building the infrastructure that helps our people thrive.

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Our Impact in Numbers

Real numbers reflecting real change in the Edig community.

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What We Do

Our Programs

Student Achievement & Award Ceremony

Student Achievement & Award Ceremony

Recognizing and celebrating outstanding academic achievement by students who excel in national examinations and higher education.

Rural Community Development and Support

Rural Community Development and Support

Supporting underserved rural communities through essential infrastructure, access to clean water, and community-driven development initiatives that improve living conditions and promote sustainable development.

Student Academic Guidance and Higher Education Preparation

Student Academic Guidance and Higher Education Preparation

Supporting students through national examination preparation and helping preparatory students confidently transition to higher education through academic guidance, shared experiences, mentorship, and practical life advice.

Who We Are

About EWEDEO

EWEDEO: the Edig Wide Education and Development Expansion Organisation: is a community-based organisation (CSO) rooted in the Edig community of Ethiopia. We bring together Edig people, including diaspora members, around a shared commitment to education and holistic community development.

For over two decades our community has championed education at every level: encouraging young people to stay in school, identifying and supporting students who have had to drop out, and celebrating academic excellence through our annual award ceremonies, the longest-running pillar of our work.

Beyond education, EWEDEO collaborates with local government to rehabilitate deteriorating schools, address water scarcity in rural areas, and improve road connectivity that links Edig communities to wider Ethiopia. Formally registered as a CSO on May 23, 2022, EWEDEO gives lasting structure to the community-driven effort our members have sustained for generations.

Our Mission

To empower local communities through research-driven initiatives in education, health, agriculture, clean water, and job creation while protecting cultural values and fostering sustainable socio-economic growth.

Our Vision

To see the community of Edig and its surrounding areas, both rural and semi-urban, reach a higher level of development across education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, and entrepreneurship—ultimately enjoying a stable, prosperous, and dignified life.

What We Stand For

Our Values

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Community & Unity

Putting the holistic needs and sustainable development of the community first, while fostering solidarity, inclusion, and collective action toward shared goals.

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Integrity & Accountability

Upholding honesty, ethical conduct, transparency, responsibility, and accountability in all organizational and financial activities.

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Respect & Fairness

Treating all community members with dignity, equality, and impartiality, without discrimination based on religion, gender, or other differences.

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Confidentiality & Trust

Protecting sensitive institutional and community information while maintaining the trust of beneficiaries, partners, and stakeholders.

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Excellence & Diligence

Pursuing high standards of performance, professionalism, dedication, and exemplary conduct, leading by example in everything we do.

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Collaboration, Innovation & Progress

Working closely with communities, local stakeholders, and development partners while embracing innovation, creative solutions, continuous improvement, and sustainable progress.

People

Our Team

Dedicated members committed to education and development for the Edig community.

Muluzer G/Hiwot

Muluzer G/Hiwot

Board Chairman

Yared Abebe

Yared Abebe

Board Vice Chairman

Debebe W/Senbet

Debebe W/Senbet

Board Secretary

Adane Sintayehu

Adane Sintayehu

Board Member

Selamawit Mebratu

Selamawit Mebratu

Board Member

Kidist Fikadu

Kidist Fikadu

Board Member

Temaledegn Yisfa

Temaledegn Yisfa

Board Member

Teshale Geletu

Teshale Geletu

Board Member

Adisu Tigabu

Adisu Tigabu

Board Member

Million Sirani

Million Sirani

Board Member

Abuneh W/Senbet

Abuneh W/Senbet

Board Member

Tilahun Babera

Tilahun Babera

Board Member

Dr. Behailu Yibe

Dr. Behailu Yibe

Board Member

Dawit Yisfa

Dawit Yisfa

Executive Director

With Deep Gratitude

Founding Members

EWEDEO stands on the shoulders of the visionary members who gave their time, resources, and passion to start this organisation and keep it alive for over two decades. We honour and thank each one of them.

Founding Members
Mekonen Berta co-founder
Zergaw G/mariyam co-founder
Hailu Geletu co-founder
Melaku Zergaw co-founder
Moges Gizaw co-founder
Abdurezak Ali Hassen co-founder
Bedewi Negash co-founder
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"A community that remembers those who built it will always know where it is going."

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Volunteer

Join Our Mission

Whether you are an Edig community member at home or in the diaspora, or simply someone who cares about education and development: your skills, time, and support can make a real difference.

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Support Your Community

Your contribution directly reaches Edig students, families, and rural communities who need it most.

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Join a Dedicated Community

Work alongside Edig members and community leaders committed to lasting education and development.

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Leave a Lasting Legacy

Help build schools, dig wells, and open roads: investments that serve the Edig community for generations.

Reach Out

Get in Touch

Have a question, a partnership inquiry, or just want to learn more? We'd love to hear from you: our team typically responds within one to two business days.

Address

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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