Your support is strength
& power for Ethiopia.
The Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund unites Ethiopians worldwide to invest in home — backing community projects and bold innovators who turn generosity into lasting change.
$750k+
Invested in Ethiopian innovators
This Is What You Made Possible
Your generosity built this.
Every number below started with someone like you choosing to give. Here's proof that small acts of generosity create massive, measurable change.
57,500+
Lives Changed
Your donations helped provide clean water, build classrooms, fund clinics, and launch startups — directly changing 57,500 lives across Ethiopia.
48
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.
8,955
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 — attendance rose 35% in the first year.
$750k
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.
72 hrs
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.
✶ About Us
Together, we restore hope and build futures.
At EDTF, we don't 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
/ Work Process /
How your support creates change.
Identify Needs
We partner with Ethiopian communities, local leaders, and experts to find where support is needed most.
Fund & Launch
Diaspora contributions are pooled and deployed into vetted projects — schools, clinics, WASH facilities, and startups.
Deliver Impact
Local teams build, operate, and sustain each project with ongoing EDTF support and transparent reporting.
Measure & Share
Every outcome is tracked and shared with donors so you can see exactly how your giving moved.
From the diaspora to Ethiopia
From D.C. to Addis, the diaspora builds the bridge.
These are the places your gifts come from and the communities they reach across Ethiopia.
Voices of EDTF
Your Support Creates
Real Stories of Change
““This is me honoring my ancestors who crossed the Atlantic. I'm showing up for them.
CCrystal Hadnott
Monthly Donor, Austin TX
““We are powered by the everyday Ethiopian… so generous, so kind, so dedicated.
AAfomia Hailemeskel
Community Organizer, D.C.
““I gave $25 a month and learned it helped build a school. That changed how I see giving forever.
DDawit Mengistu
Recurring Donor, Seattle WA
““EDTF showed me my small contribution isn't small at all — it's part of something massive.
SSara Tesfaye
Volunteer & Donor, Atlanta GA
““For the first time, I feel connected to home in a way that actually makes a difference.
MMichael Bekele
Diaspora Supporter, London UK
““Watching the project updates, seeing the kids in class — that's the ROI I care about.
HHelen Girma
Monthly Donor, San Jose CA
““My parents left Ethiopia so I could have opportunities. EDTF lets me send those opportunities back.
NNaomi Tadesse
Young Professional, NYC
““It's not charity — it's investment. EDTF treats every dollar like it matters, because it does.
YYonas Abera
Donor since 2019, Houston TX
““This is me honoring my ancestors who crossed the Atlantic. I'm showing up for them.
CCrystal Hadnott
Monthly Donor, Austin TX
““We are powered by the everyday Ethiopian… so generous, so kind, so dedicated.
AAfomia Hailemeskel
Community Organizer, D.C.
““I gave $25 a month and learned it helped build a school. That changed how I see giving forever.
DDawit Mengistu
Recurring Donor, Seattle WA
““EDTF showed me my small contribution isn't small at all — it's part of something massive.
SSara Tesfaye
Volunteer & Donor, Atlanta GA
““For the first time, I feel connected to home in a way that actually makes a difference.
MMichael Bekele
Diaspora Supporter, London UK
““Watching the project updates, seeing the kids in class — that's the ROI I care about.
HHelen Girma
Monthly Donor, San Jose CA
““My parents left Ethiopia so I could have opportunities. EDTF lets me send those opportunities back.
NNaomi Tadesse
Young Professional, NYC
““It's not charity — it's investment. EDTF treats every dollar like it matters, because it does.
YYonas Abera
Donor since 2019, Houston TX
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Us01How are projects selected?
EDTF works with Ethiopian experts and local partners to assess need, feasibility, leadership capacity, and long-term impact before funding any project.
02Where can I see how funds are used?
Approved budgets, project reports, and financial statements are published so donors can trace how every birr and dollar moves.
03Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. EDTF is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. You receive a receipt for your records and tax purposes.
04How is EDTF governed?
EDTF is led by a dedicated Board of Directors and supported by professionals committed to transparency, accountability, and maximizing impact.
05Can I choose which project my money goes to?
Currently contributions go to the general fund and are allocated by EDTF leadership across the highest-need projects. Earmarked giving may be available for specific campaigns.
Donate now and help build the Ethiopia we believe in.
Every contribution — big or small — moves us closer to an equitable, empowered Ethiopia led by local changemakers.