About

A Small team with grand ambition

Rohi Weddu is a non-profit, non-governmental organization working in the Afar Region of Ethiopia since 2004, re-registered in 2010 (Registration No. 0715). Our mission is to empower Afar women and children by eliminating harmful traditional practices, enhancing education, health, and economic opportunities.

Meet the crew
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We are working at almost
twice the capacity

"The Rohi Weddu Pastoral Women Development Association operates at nearly double the capacity to serve Ethiopia's most vulnerable communities."

"Despite limited resources, the Rohi Weddu Pastoral Women Development Association consistently operates at nearly twice its intended capacity to deliver critical aid to Ethiopia's most marginalized communities."

Our Team

Fatuma Hate
Fatuma Hate

Executive Director

Handya
Handya Abdo

Board Chairwoman

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Program Officer

Program Officer

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Finance Officer

Finance Officer

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HR Manager

HR Manager

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Social Worker

Social Worker