InnovationEighteen Ventures, One Summit: Inside the Great Rift Valley
The Great Rift Valley Innovation Summit accelerated 18 companies — 8 Legacy Builders and 10 Young Innovators — across healthcare, education, and agriculture.
January 2026
Stories from the bridge.
Real stories of diaspora generosity meeting Ethiopian leadership on the ground.
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Innovation
Water & SanitationSafe Water for 9,636 People in Afar
With Pro Development Network and partners, EDTF delivered shallow wells, solar pumps, and 12 km of pipeline — reaching pastoralist communities and 42,827 livestock.
December 2025
HealthcareMedical Relief: PPE, Matching Gifts, and ~390 Wheelchairs
From COVID procurement to the Medical Relief Fund — $1.67M+ funded, 4.6M+ PPE units, and wheelchairs that restore mobility and dignity.
November 2025
EducationGurmuu: Better Classrooms for 2,294 Children
New classroom blocks, 60 combined desks, girl-only MHM rooms, and on-site water — girls’ dropout cut from 7% to 5% in targeted Oromia schools.
October 2025
TransparencyDiaspora Giving 101: What Happens After You Donate
Follow a monthly gift through EDTF’s pipeline — from pooling to Ethiopian-led delivery across six sectors and five regions.
September 2025
GovernanceThe Board Speaks: Why Governance Matters at EDTF
EDTF’s Board reflects on growth, accountability, and staying Ethiopian-led, transparent, and apolitical as the Fund scales.
August 2025
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