October 18, 2022 · milestone
50 Years of Service Celebration
Celebrating five decades of dedicated service to humanity and community transformation through compassion, equality, and solidarity.
Our achievements
Events & Accomplishments
Celebrating 50 years of transformative work and community impact
- For 30 years, it has been possible to fully cover the expenses and care for 50 elderly individuals, allowing them to live out the remainder of their lives joyfully.
- Currently, the organization fully covers expenses and provides care for 12 elders.
- The organization actively shares its community experience and provides training on women's equality, children's rights, and human cooperation and mutual support.
- By supporting 120 children who lost their parents or whose parents lacked the capacity to educate them, children have been able to receive an education and transform their lives.
- In-kind support valued at approximately 600,000 Birr has been provided to displaced people.
- Medical treatment support has been provided for 32 people who could not afford care.
- Support has been extended to people who lost property due to sudden crises such as floods, fires, and other natural and human-made problems.
- Through community coordination, significant results have been achieved in natural resource conservation, including seedling planting and soil protection.
- By coordinating community financial and labor contributions, the Addis Ray Secondary and Preparatory School was built, supporting children across ten surrounding districts.
- Using the community's indigenous conflict resolution method, more than five decades of experience are being passed to the third generation and shared with others.
Highlights from our calendar
Milestones and events published from the admin site.
September 6, 2024 · achievement
Federal Registration Achievement
Officially registered with the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Civil Society Organizations Authority, gaining legal personality at the national level.
January 1, 1972 · milestone
Community Foundation
The Awra Amba Community was founded through the gathering of farmer members, based on the ideas conceived by Honorary Dr. Zumra Nuru.
August 15, 2010 · achievement
Addis Ray Secondary School Construction
Successfully built and handed over the Addis Ray Secondary and Preparatory School to the government, serving 10 surrounding rural districts.
January 1, 1986 · milestone
Cooperative Formation
Organized under a cooperative structure to help more vulnerable people through collective effort and shared resources.
June 20, 1996 · achievement
Elderly Care Center Establishment
Established and managed an Elderly Care Center providing comprehensive care for 12 elders with an annual budget of 2,000,000 Birr.
January 1, 1994 · milestone
Weaving Enterprise
Members began contributing one Birr each and established income through weaving work to support vulnerable community members.
December 1, 2023 · milestone
250,000+ People Trained
Achieved the milestone of providing training and experience sharing to over 250,000 people regarding women's equality, children's rights, and conflict resolution.
October 18, 2006 · recognition
Regional Legal Recognition
Received legal personality recognition from the Amhara National Regional State Justice Bureau on October 18, 2006 G.C.
September 6, 2024 · recognition
Federal Registration
Registered with the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Civil Society Organizations Authority on September 6, 2024 G.C.
1972
Community Foundation
The Awra Amba Community was founded through the gathering of farmer members, based on the ideas conceived by Honorary Dr. Zumra Nuru.
1986
Cooperative Formation
Organized under a cooperative structure to help more vulnerable people through collective effort and shared resources.
1994
Weaving Enterprise
Members began contributing one Birr each and established income through weaving work to support vulnerable community members.
2006
Legal Recognition
Received legal personality recognition from the Amhara National Regional State Justice Bureau on October 18, 2006 G.C.
2024
Federal Registration
Registered with the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Civil Society Organizations Authority on September 6, 2024 G.C.
Key Achievements
Major milestones in our journey of service
30 Years of Elderly Care
For 30 years, it has been possible to fully cover the expenses and care for 50 elderly individuals, allowing them to live out the remainder of their lives joyfully.
50+
Elders cared for
Emergency Relief
Provided in-kind support valued at approximately 600,000 Birr to displaced people affected by various crises.
600K+
Birr in aid
Children's Support
Supported 120 children who lost their parents or whose parents lacked the capacity to educate them, enabling them to receive education and transform their lives.
120
Children supported
Medical Treatment
Provided medical treatment support for 32 people who could not afford it, enabling them to recover from their illnesses.
32
Lives saved
Educational Infrastructure
Successfully built the Addis Ray Secondary and Preparatory School, ensuring educational opportunities for children residing in the 10 surrounding districts.
10
Districts served
Conflict Resolution
Successfully training and transferring the community's more than 5 decades of conflict resolution experience to the third generation.
50+
Years of experience
Recognition & Awards
Honors and appreciation received for our work
Certificates and Medals
The Awra Amba community has managed to receive numerous certificates, medals, and letters of appreciation from various institutions, organizations, and individuals for the tangible work it has accomplished so far.
Since its establishment in 1972 G.C. and its recognition as a cultural destination by the Regional Culture and Tourism Bureau, the community has successfully reached various segments of society by teaching the culture of work, mutual understanding, and good practices.
Our Impact by Numbers
Quantifying our contribution to society
300+
Children educated to self-reliance
50+
Elders cared for with dignity
250K+
People trained in equality & rights
600K+
Birr in emergency aid delivered
50
Years of community service
100%
Community-centered approach
Continue the legacy
Join us in continuing this legacy of compassion, equality, and community service.