Ferehiwot Legesse
President
I think the day to day life of most of my parent’s generation is what inspired me to be...
Kelemework Yimam
Vice President and Secretary
The assistance that I was given by others to remove obstacles and barriers in my life inspired me to...
Elizabeth Afessa
Director of Social Services and Youth Development
At a very tender age, I had witnessed the many struggles and hardships most citizens were experiencing in Ethiopia....
Hiwot Alemayehu
Director of Public Relations
When I first attended a Wegene event over 17 years ago, I knew right away that I wanted to...
Sara Addisu
Director of Fundraising
My initial interest with Wegene started after hearing the passion of those involved with the organization. Shortly after, I...
Hirut Gorems
Director of Finance & Co-Founder
In the beginning of our foundation, all I wanted to do was to be able to reach out and...
Amarech Worku
Director of Skills and Youth Development
I have been a member of Wegene from the very beginning in 2000. After starting out as a regular...