• We want to make an impact.

    Almost 90% of Ethiopian American millennial diaspora want to engage in Ethiopia. How about you?

    *Based on the 2014 Ethiopian American Millennial Diaspora survey results

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  • Ethiopians helping Ethiopians.

    "I would change the efficiency of transportation and other public service systems"

    *Based on the 2014 Ethiopian American Millennial Diaspora Survey results

  • Transforming leadership into growth:

    "If I could change one thing about Ethiopia, I would help grow knowledge and access to health and mental health care."

    *Based on the 2014 Ethiopian American Millennial Diaspora survey results

  • Using creativity to achieve big picture goals:

    "If I could help change one thing about Ethiopia it would be the image it has in America."

    *Based on the 2014 Ethiopian American Millennial Diaspora Survey results

  • Building the economy from within.

    "My first trip to Ethiopia stirred a fire in me, it gave me perspective and a better understanding of myself, my family, my life."

    2015 fellow Ebanezare Tadele

What we do

The Ethiopian Diaspora Fellowship

EDF is a bridge between young Ethiopian Diaspora professionals and Ethiopian organizations.
Through 6-month fellowship opportunities rooted in service, leadership, and creative storytelling, we harness the power of millennial diaspora knowledge and provide them an opportunity to (re)connect to their roots.

EDF believes the next generation of Ethiopian-Americans can grow into a community of analytical, empathic, and collaborative,leaders.

Lead

We believe a small group of great leaders can impact a nation

Serve

We believe service leads to growth

Create

We believe in the power of storytelling to share authentic experiences and inspire change