About Tigray Disaster Relief Fund
Our Beginnings
The Tigray Disaster Relief Fund operate is an international charitable 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, established in 2018 by a group of young professional diaspora Tigrayans. The organization emerged in response to the escalating displacement of Tigrayans from various regions of Ethiopia.
In 2018, the organization promptly initiated relief efforts, offering support to families affected by ethnic conflict and political violence across diverse Ethiopian territories. Recognizing the importance of effectiveness, TDRF actively engaged with stakeholders on the ground in Tigray and forged partnerships with organizations such as the Bureau of Labor and Social Affairs of Tigray (BOLSA) and Keradion Elders Support Association.
Unfortunately, the urgency of our mission intensified after November 4, 2020. The people of Tigray have endured a multitude of wartime atrocities, including rape, famine, looting, and destruction. The staggering loss of life and the distressing images of malnourished and brutalized residents emerging from Tigray have deeply affected TDRF. It is now imperative for us to escalate our efforts, but this cannot be achieved alone. We urgently seek strengthened partnerships and the support of compassionate individuals from various backgrounds and donors to address the escalating crisis in Tigray.
Mission
TDRF works to provide urgent humanitarian relief and development assistance to communities across Tigray.
Vision
TDRF seeks to improve the quality-of-life through health, education and economic relief initiatives for communities across Tigray.
ህይወት ነድሕን፤ ወለዶ ንህነፅ!
Saving Lives. Inspiring Generations.
Values
Integrity
Excellence
Humanity
Collaboration
Innovation
Our Team
The talented individuals who make up Tigray Disaster Relief Funds’ compassionate team bring unique expertise and experiences to the organization. Though everyone serves a different role, each person is committed to helping alleviate human suffering to millions of people in Tigray.
Board of Directors
At Tigray Disaster Relief Fund, we are committed to our mission. In order to help us fulfill that mission, we have assembled a team of committed professionals that represent excellence and integrity in their field and are driven by a passion to do good for their community.
Executive Team
Partnerships
The problems facing the people of Tigray are real, multi-faceted, and daunting.
One of our most profound reasons for optimism is that we know we are not
working alone.
Disaster relief takes sustainable and effective partnerships. Therefore,
TDRF has established partnership with like-minded organizations
serving the communities. TDRF’s partners, including corporations
and organizations. They are crucial to our work of responding to disasters,
and implementing life-changing community initiatives throughout Tigray.
Alliance of Civil Society of Organizations of Tigray
AneniTigray Development Services (ADS)
Araya Women and Children Charitabile Organization
Asmlash Grant Foundation
Awlaelo Schools Development Association
Ayder Hospital
Dekna Foundation
Emahoy Tsega Girmay Life Saving Support and Shelter
Fermanots Charity Association
Fikreseb Charitable Organisation
Haben Tigray Relief and Development Association
Hdrina Relief Organization
HPN4Tigray
International Society for Better Health Access
Keradion Relief and Development
Lola Children’s Home
Maedot Charity Organization
Mulu Charity Organizations & Children’s Home
New Horizon for Disability and Development
Organization for Social Services, Health and Development-Tigray
Raey Hiwot
Rescue and Oasis Actions for the Disables of War
Restore the Motherland
SEN Ethiopia
Suhul Hospital Charity
Teana Sabawian
Tigray Bureau of Societal Empowerment and Gender Equality
Tigray Community Association-Uganda
Tigray Community Association, Washington, DC
Tigray Community Center-Boston
Tigray Community Houston
Tigray Community Minnesota
Tigray Development Association
Tigray Startup Nation
Tigrians Mutual Assistance Association of Dallas/Fort Worth
Umbrella for the Needy
UMD Media
United Tegaru Youth – North America
- Alliance of Civil Society of Organizations of Tigray
- AneniTigray Development Services (ADS)
- Asmlash Grant Foundation
- Awlaelo Schools Development Association
- Ayder Hospital
- Emahoy Tsega Girmay Life Saving Support and Shelter
- Fermanots Charity Association
- Fikreseb Charitable Organisation (Fikreseb)
- Haben Tigray Relief and Development Association
- Hdrina Relief Organization
- HPN4Tigray
- International Society Access for Better Health
- Keradion Relief and Development
- Lola Children’s Home
- Maedot Charity Organization
- Mulu Charity Organizations & Children’s Home
- New Horizon for Disability and Development
- Organization for Social Services, Health and Development-Tigray (OSSHD)
- Raey Hiwot
- Rescue and Oasis Actions for the Disables of War
- Restore the Motherland
- Sehul Hospital Charity
- SEN Ethiopia
- Teana Sabawian
- Tigray Bureau of Societal Empowerment and Gender Equality (BoSEGE)
- Tigray Community Association, Washington, DC Metropolitan Area (TCA-DC)
- Tigray Community Association-Uganda
- Tigray Community Center-Boston
- Tigray Community Houston
- Tigray Community of Minnesota
- Tigray Development Association
- Tigray Startup Nation
- Tigrians Mutual Assistance Association of Dallas/Fort Worth
- Umbrella for the Needy
- UMD Media
- United Tegaru Youth-North America