Tesfa – No One Left on the Streets – From Kids to Seniors.

No One Left on the Streets – From Kids to Seniors.

We empower disadvantaged individuals, families, and communities to overcome poverty by unlocking their potential through integrated development.

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About Us

Building Stronger Communities — One Woman, Child, and Elder at a Time

Tesfa is a local civil society organization committed to improving the lives of vulnerable women, children, and elderly individuals. Since 2000, we have designed and implemented community-based programs that address poverty, support orphans and at-risk children, empower marginalized women, and provide care for impoverished older adults. Our work also focuses on preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS and promoting health and dignity for those most in need. Tesfa is re-registered and certified by the FDRE Agency for Civil Society Organizations under registration number 0067.

Our Services

Empowering communities by providing support, fostering financial independence, and ensuring access to education.

Welfare Program

Providing food and home-based support for elderly individuals in need.

Saving & Credit

Offering financial assistance to single mothers to help them start businesses and support their families.

Health Services

We understand the impact that poverty can have on health, which is why we offer support and resources to our beneficiaries.

Skills Training

Providing job and life skills training to beneficiaries to ensure workforce readiness and self-sufficiency after leaving the shelter.

Scholarship Program

Providing merit and need-based scholarships to children from disadvantaged families to ensure access to education.

Our Impact

Creating Lasting Change, One Life at a Time.

At Tesfa, we measure our success by the real-world impact we make. Through our programs, we have transformed the lives of countless children, women, and the elderly, providing them with the resources, support, and opportunities they need to thrive. Together, we are building stronger, more resilient communities for a brighter future.

Dignity, Care, and Hope for Our Elders.

Providing food, care, and dignity for vulnerable elderly individuals.

Tesfa is committed to restoring dignity and improving the quality of life for elderly individuals in need. Through our welfare program, we provide regular meals, home-based support, and compassionate care—ensuring that no elder is left behind or forgotten. Every act of support brings comfort, respect, and renewed hope to those who once gave so much.