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Join Our Founding Network

Help Build Something That Lasts.

Refugium Ethiopia is building its founding leadership and professional network. We are seeking approximately 5–10 founding board members, plus professional advisors, ambassadors and partners willing to contribute their experience, expertise, connections and time toward creating lasting opportunities for children, families and communities in Ethiopia.

LawMedicineCounselingSocial WorkEducationNonprofit LeadershipGrantsFundraisingBusinessFinanceMarketingSocial MediaGovernment / Public ServiceEconomic DevelopmentEthiopian Diaspora

Ways to lead

Three ways experienced people can help build Refugium.

Founding Board of Directors

Seeking experienced professionals and community leaders willing to provide governance, strategic leadership, financial oversight, professional expertise, fundraising support, partnerships and community connections.

GovernanceStrategic LeadershipFinancial OversightFundraisingPartnerships

Board participation is initially voluntary / unpaid professional service.

Professional & Public-Sector Advisory Council

Lawyers · Doctors, Nurses & Public Health · Counselors, Therapists & Psychologists · Social Workers · Educators · Nonprofit Executives · Grant & Fundraising Professionals · Business Owners & Retired Executives · Accountants & Finance · Marketing & PR · Economic Development · qualified current or former Government / Public-Sector professionals.

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Participation by current government / public-sector professionals is subject to applicable laws, ethics requirements and conflict-of-interest rules.

Refugium Global Ambassadors

Actively recruiting Ethiopian and diaspora influencers, content creators, artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, community leaders and public personalities to raise awareness and connect communities.

Raise AwarenessShare CampaignsAttend EventsIntroduce PartnersPromote Fundraising

Ambassadors do not automatically become board members.

You don't have to live in Ethiopia to help build its future.

Refugium Ethiopia welcomes Ethiopian professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders throughout the global diaspora who want to contribute their knowledge, experience, networks and resources toward sustainable impact in Ethiopia.

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Institutional partnership

Building impact through collaboration.

Refugium Ethiopia welcomes responsible collaboration with organisations and institutions that share our commitment to children, families and communities.

Ethiopian Government Institutions
Local Government
NGOs & Nonprofits
Schools & Universities
Healthcare Organizations
Businesses
Foundations
International Development Organizations
Diaspora Organizations

Refugium Ethiopia does not currently claim government endorsement; partnerships are described here as opportunities for future collaboration.

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Areas of expertise

We use the term Founding Leaders, Advisors, Ambassadors & Partners — never "investors." Your information is kept confidential.