It was an incredibly meaningful experience to volunteer with the Wegene Foundation 2025 Virtual Tutoring Program.

It was beautiful to see how much of a difference encouragement and support can make in one’s life as I had the opportunity to truly connect with the students, support their academic journey, and witness their excitement for learning grow.

What made this experience even more special was how much I learned about dedication, resilience, and the power of community. The bonds formed will stay with me far beyond this program.

Thank you, Wegene, for creating a space to grow, connect, and foster change.

Esube Theodros

2025

I’ve had the absolute privilege of being an intern for the Wegene Foundation 2025 Program. Through this incredible experience, I had the opportunity to give back to my brothers and sisters and witness the academic transformation in them. I’ll never forget the drive for knowledge these children had with the right encouragement. The memories made and the lessons learned will never be forgotten by us or the children! Lastly, thank you, Wegene, for all that you do.

Meklit Asfaw

2025

I was blessed to have the opportunity to intern with Wegene and it was nothing short of amazing. Being able to interact with the children of the program was the highlight of my week as they were so full of energy and warmth. Despite the challenges they faced, their joy and determination to learn were truly inspiring. This experience has been a meaningful stepping stone in my journey to find ways to give back to my community, and it has overall been an incredibly transformative experience of mine.

Nahom Theodros

2024

Interning with Wegene has been one of the most rewarding experiences i’ve had. I was able to work closely with the kids while also contributing to the organization’s growth, learning just how much time, dedication, and heart go into making a lasting impact. This internship not only strengthened my skills, but it also deepened my commitment to giving back to my community. I will carry the lessons and memories from this experience with me for years to come.

Lydia Bruck

2024

“I was fortunate to be part of this wonderful organization and to be able to share my knowledge and given the opportunity to help kids with academic needs. This opportunity also gave me the knowledge on how I should work with people that I wouldn’t be able to fully understand because of a language barrier. This Internship gave me many different skills that I will be able to use later in my future. Being a part of this organization will shape my future as it gave me a wider perspective on how difficult the lives of others can be without support from organizations like Wegene Ethiopian Foundation.”

Yafet Alemayehou

2022/2023

“Being a tutor for Wegene this year has meant so much to me and has taught me more than I could have imagined. I’ve learned more about Ethiopia and the world in general through the interactions I’ve had with the children that Wegene supports. Wegene’s dedication to improving the conditions that Ethiopian families live in has inspired me to give back to my community even beyond my time in the internship. I can not recommend this program enough to those who want to see tangible change and improvement in Ethiopia.”

Nazrawi Belay

2022/2023

“My internship with Wegene has been amazing. I have been able to assist kids struggling with schoolwork and help them overcome challenges. This experience has allowed me to give back to my community by tutoring kids and helping them catch up with their classes.”

Leul Negussie

2022/2023

“Through this internship I have learned so much about the internal operations of running a NPO, crowdfunding, and website design. This experience has given me the opportunity to give back to my community and country in a meaningful way.”

Rhoda Ayele

2021

“My experience at Wegene was important to me because it gave me the opportunity to connect with other members of the Ethiopian community in order to give back to the less fortunate. It was impactful to see what goes into this organization in order for it to sponsor so many families and break the poverty cycle. This internship also gave me experience with researching and applying for grants which taught me skills that I can apply to other tasks.”

Eliana Bruck

2021/2022

“Working with Wegene this past year has been a very meaningful experience. I have seen firsthand the work that Wegene does to make a difference in the lives of Ethiopian families, especially with their focus on improving access to education and housing. I’m very grateful to have worked as intern, as I have been able to contribute to different Wegene initiatives and better connect with the Ethiopian community.”

Eliana Aemro Selassie 

2021/2022