International FUND for Africa

International Fund for Africa | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

IFA is committed to ensuring the well-being of women and children in Ethiopia, especially the vulnerable who have limited access to a quality health and medical care, and other essential services such as education and adequate nutrition. We focus on maternal and child health development by strengthening the health care system, building local capacity, supplying much needed technology and implementing evidence-based interventions. We collaborate with communities, partners and key stakeholders to bring about sustainable change and resilience on all of our projects.

IFUND AFRICA

Our Story

Our story is one that is built on the foundations of compassion, empathy, and a desire to make lasting changes. As Ethiopian Americans, the co-founders, Dr Anteneh Roba and Ms Seble Nebiyeloul , were moved by the plights of humans and animals in their country of origin and across the world. That’s why we decided to take action!

As seasoned medical and administrative professionals, we have the expertise to address the root causes of some of society’s most pressing issues. We are strong advocates for sustainable change and believe that closed-loop systems are the key to achieving this goal.

Our commitment to veganism is another cornerstone of our philosophy. We believe that all animals deserve to live free from harm, and we strive to educate others on the benefits of plant-based living.

To bring these values to life, we decided to launch an international non-profit organization that is registered both in the US and Ethiopia. We are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most. What began as a series of medical mission to rural Ethiopia in 2006 grew into a comprehensive multipronged program serving vulnerable children, youth, and women. The co-founders leveraged their own resources and networks to create partnerships and build teams around their passion to birth and grow “ International Fund for Africa”.

IFA’s mission, Vision, Principles and Goals

Internationl Fund for Africa, has set it vision on well being of every women and child towards ensuring every body in concern should get a chance to grow, develop capacity and seek help when needed. Internation FUND For Africa has the following initiative and programs performing throughout its presece in Ethiopia.

VISION

To build a world where the well being of every woman and child is a reality.

PRINCIPALS

Capacity development, hygiene education, gender impoerment & equality, collabaration, holism, evidence based practice, …

MISSION

To work towards ensuring that every child in Ethiopia has the chance to grow and realize his/her full potential.

GOALS

IFund Africa seeks to help people help themselves with evidenced-based projects aimed at sustainability

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OUR PRINCIPALES

IIFA is committed to ensuring the well-being of women and children in Ethiopia, especially the vulnerable who have limited access to a quality health and medical care, and other essential services such as education and adequate nutrition. We focus on maternal and child health development by strengthening the health care system, building local capacity, supplying much needed technology and implementing evidence-based interventions. We collaborate with communities, partners and key stakeholders to bring about sustainable change and resilience on all of our projects.

Evidence based Practice

We believe in designing projects that align with evidence- based practices that are research driven to ensure better effectiveness, and greater accountability.

Collaboration

We believe when it comes to delivering sustainable change in any community or institution there is no ‘them’, just ‘us’. Multi-sectoral partnerships between communities, public, private, and non-government organizations are paramount to realizing shared goals.

Holism

We believe inclusive growth in any society can only be fully realized if the goal pertains to the whole rather than piecemeal development.

Sustainability

We believe in cultivating self-sufficiency, social responsibility, and stewardship of resources, by engaging all stakeholders to deliver sustainable development.

Gender Empowerment & Equality

We believe empowering women and involving them in the decision-making process are key to raising overall economic productivity and health related outcomes.

Transparency and Accountability Practice

We believe in disclosure of roles and objectives, participatory formulation of projects, and the release of our audited financial statements to stakeholders.

Meet Our Board

Dr. Anteneh Roba, MD

IFA Co-founder

President & Board Member

Seble Nebiyeloul MHA

IFA Co-founder

Country Director

Melanie Blake

IFA Board Member

Anuj A. Shah, Ph.D

IFA Board Member

Tsedaye Bezabeh, MD

Program Director

IFA Board Member

Tesfaye Mekonnen, M.D

Honorary Board Member

OUR MAIN PARTNERS

These are IFA partners, Other partners which are not listed here are countless.