African healthcare professionals in the community
Working toward healthier African families

A Healthier Africa

We are an African-originated, African-led health organization dedicated to creating health-seeking, suffering-free communities through programs, research, and capacity building.

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Community Health Worker in Ethiopia
100k+

People reached across Ethiopian communities

Who We Are

Rooted in Africa.
Driven by Impact.

Our Mission

To play a part and draw a visible line in creating health-seeking, suffering-free African families through successful health programs, research, and a self-reliant African health system.

Our Vision

To become a reliable African-originated, African-led health-based civil society organization that works in creating healthy African families by 2030.

Our Impact

Numbers represent lives touched, communities empowered, and systems strengthened across Ethiopia.

100,000+

Population Reached & Served

$100,000+

Resources Generated

400+

Health Education Sessions

12+

Research & Assessment Outputs

What We Do

Strategic Focus Areas

Our interventions are tailored to create sustainable health outcomes and build local capacity across Ethiopia.

Health Programs

Health Programs

Comprehensive prevention, treatment, and care initiatives designed for the unique needs of African families.

Health Promotion

Health Promotion

Community education and training to foster proactive health-seeking behaviors.

Evidence-Based Research

Evidence-Based Research

Rigorous studies and assessments to solve persistent health obstacles and inform policy.

Capacity Building

Capacity Building

Medical education and workforce development to build a self-reliant African health system.

Program Achievements

We have successfully executed complex health initiatives in both urban and rural settings, including refugee communities.

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COVID Response — Integrated Community Based Health Promotion, North Shewa

Empowering Women in Host and Refugee Communities, Gambella

Risk Reduction Comprehensive Sexual Education for Key Populations (Digitalized)

Substance Disorders Awareness Week — Debre Birhan & Gambella

Blood Collection Campaign with Gambella Blood Bank

Decreasing Antibiotic Resistance through Private Health Sector Engagement

Our People

Leadership & Board

An African-originated, African-led organization driven by passionate healthcare professionals and visionaries.

Executive Leadership

Dr. Abebe Tadesse

Dr. Abebe Tadesse

Executive Director

Dr. Tigist Haile

Dr. Tigist Haile

Director of Health Programs

Ato Biruk Mesfin

Ato Biruk Mesfin

Research & M&E Lead

Dr. Sara Wolde

Dr. Sara Wolde

Community Health Director

Board of Directors

Ato Dawit Bekele

Ato Dawit Bekele

Board Chair

Dr. Meron Alemu

Dr. Meron Alemu

Board Member

Ato Tesfaye Girma

Ato Tesfaye Girma

Board Member

Dr. Hana Tadesse

Dr. Hana Tadesse

Board Member

Trusted By Our Partners

Ethiopian Ministry of Health
Gambella Regional Health Bureau
WHO Ethiopia
UNHCR Ethiopia
Amhara Regional Health Bureau
North Shewa Zone Health Department
Get in touch

Let's Build a Healthier Africa Together

Whether you're looking to partner, volunteer, or just want to learn more about our programs, we'd love to hear from you.

Location

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(Operating across regions including Gambella & North Shewa)