Supporting children with physical impairments and vulnerable women through healthcare, education, and dignity.
We remove barriers to learning by providing specialized resources, scholarships, and inclusive school programs that ensure children with physical impairments can thrive alongside their peers
From providing life-changing assistive devices like wheelchairs to facilitating medical rehabilitation, we focus on the health and well-being of every child we serve.
We advocate for the rights of children and vulnerable women, offering workshops and advocacy programs that foster a deep sense of belonging and self-reliance.
Our proposed "Edna Village" is a landmark project designed to be a permanent center for health, education, and residential support for families in Tigray
Born in Los Angeles and diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) at age two, Edna never let her wheelchair dim her playful spirit. Though she passed away in 2012, her parents established this foundation to fulfill her dream of serving children with Physical Impairments.
Legally registered as an Ethiopian Resident Civil Society Organization (CSO) since September 2023
Provide healthcare, education, dignity, and opportunities for children and women to become self-reliant
A society where children with physical impairments are empowered and fully included in all aspects of life
At the Edna Foundation, we don’t just provide aid; we build paths to self-reliance. Our work is a multi-layered approach to human dignity. By combining targeted healthcare, specialized education, and community advocacy, we ensure that children with physical impairments in Tigrai are not just seen, but heard and empowered
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Each campaign focuses on providing critical help to children with physical impairments and vulnerable communities across Ethiopia.
Scholarships and grants for children with physical impairments to pursue higher education or vocational training. It also covers specialized educational resources and support
“The Edna Village” – Building a Future – A vision for the future. We are securing land in Mekelle to build a dedicated sanctuary of care for children with physical impairments
Education is a right, not a privilege. Help us provide specialized resources and scholarships to ensure every child can thrive in school
Your support can change a child’s life forever.
Every donation helps provide essential healthcare, education, and daily support to children with Physical Impairments and vulnerable families. Together, we can give hope, dignity, and a brighter future.
“The Edna Village” – Building a Future – A vision for the future. We are securing land in Mekelle to build a dedicated sanctuary of care for children with physical impairments
Your support can change a child’s life forever. Every donation helps provide essential healthcare, education, and daily support to children with Physical Impairments and vulnerable families. Together, we can give hope, dignity, and a brighter future.
Empowering lives in Tigray. Meet some of the resilient children and women currently supported by the Edna Foundation’s healthcare and education initiatives
We collaborate with respected institutions and organizations to create meaningful impact
Supporting children with physical impairments and vulnerable women through healthcare, education, and dignity.
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Education is a right, not a privilege. Help us provide...
Education is a right, not a privilege. Help us provide...
