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.

Cherkos Dessalegn - White BG
Cherkos Dessalegn
Board Member

Assefa Abay
Assefa Abay
Board Member

tsehaye
Tsehaye K Zemenfes
Board Member

Yodit Teklu
Yodit Teklu
Board Member

Kokob Gebru Kidanu - Copy
Kokob Gebru Kidanu
Board Member
Muzey Desta - Cropped
Muzey Desta
Board Member
Atsbha
Atsbha Teklehaymnot
Board Member

Executive Team

Heaven Fekadu - Edited
Heaven Fekadu
Executive Secretary
Neftalem T. Negussie
Neftalem T. Negussie
Co-Director of Information Technology
Simret Habtezgi - Brighter
Simret Habtezgi
Executive Director
Million
Million Zenebe
Director of Marketing
Samrawit Assefa - Copy
Samrawit Assefa
Co-Director of Program Development
Segen Yanishet - White BG - Cropped
Segen Yainshet
Co-Director of Program Development
Daniel Tikabo - Copy
Daniel Tikabo
In Country Director
Goitom Tegegn - Copy
Goitom Tegegn
Director of Communications and Public Relations (PR)

Vacant
Director of Finance

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

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