Legacy Gift
$5,000+
Transform entire communities through a major one-time gift or planned giving commitment.
Give now →Great futures are built
with a global Ethiopian community.
EDTF is a grassroots, Ethiopian-led trust fund that turns diaspora generosity into schools, clinics, WASH facilities, and startups across Ethiopia.
2,000+ · Your home for help
About 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
Transparency
Radical impact. Radical transparency.
Every dollar is tracked, reported, and audited. Explore our legal and financial documents anytime.
Ways to give
Build a legacy at any level.
Global Ally
$30/mo
Sustain schools, clinics, and water points month after month as a recurring diaspora ally.
Give now →Catalyst Circle
$100/mo
Join leadership-level givers who seed innovation and scale Ethiopian-led ventures.
Give now →Board of Directors
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.
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.
Where donations come from
Development projects
Innovation accelerator
EDTF hub