Atis Nama Foundation
About Atis Nama

Who We Are

Atis Nama Foundation is a legally recognized non-profit organization operating under Registry Number 7841 with the Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO) in Ethiopia. Established in 2022 by Teshale Tamiru and Lelisa Abera, the foundation is dedicated to supporting people in need by providing meals to the hungry and assisting orphans

Atis Nama Foundation community coordinators and local elders meeting in Oromia, Ethiopia
Community-Led Action
East Wollega & Addis Ababa Combating immidiate hunger by providing nutritions, regular meals to vurnerable individuals and families
Our Approach

Atis Nama Foundation is a dedicated charitable organization committed to uplifting vulnerable communities across Oromia and Addis Ababa

Our mission is to protect human dignity and drive sustainable community growth. We achieve this by building vital infrastructure, delivering targeted welfare programs, and advocating for those in need. By supporting society's most vulnerable groups with long-term, structural solutions, we break the cycle of poverty and build a strong foundation for future generations.

Building vital infrastructure, delivering targeted welfare, and advocating for societal equity

Atis Nama Foundation community coordinators and local elders meeting in Oromia, Ethiopia
Community-Led Action · Oromia, Ethiopia

Support From Ethio Telecom West Region for 2018 New year

How We Work

How we build lasting impact

Partnering with institutional stakeholders, financial firms, and corporate donors to deploy sustainable capital, maintaining strict fiduciary transparency over all philanthropic investments

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Mission

Uplift society’s most vulnerable populations

To uplift society’s most vulnerable populations by establishing resilient social infrastructure, delivering targeted humanitarian programs, and deploying long-term structural solutions that break the cycle of poverty, restore human dignity, and empower future generations across both rural and urban communities

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Approach

Practical and culturally respectful

We partner with local leaders, schools and health providers so that solutions fit the place and last beyond a single funding cycle.

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Accountability

Transparency by default

Transparency, accountability and community-led planning guide everything we do. Outcomes are recorded and published.

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Where we work

Oromia & Addis Ababa

Programmes run in Oromia & Addis Abeba

Leadership & Team

The people behind the work

Teshale Tamiru Warkesa - Founder & Cheif Director (1)
Teshale Tamiru Warkesa - Founder & Cheif Director (2)
Teshale Tamiru Warkesa - Founder & Cheif Director (3)
Teshale Tamiru Warkesa Founder & Cheif Director

Born into an impoverished family in a remote rural... Read more

Lelisa Abera Gamtesa - Founder & Vice Director (1)
Lelisa Abera Gamtesa - Founder & Vice Director (2)
Lelisa Abera Gamtesa Founder & Vice Director

Born in Begi, Oromia, 26-year-old Lalisa Abera lea... Read more

Getahun Minase Amanuel - Board ChairMan
Getahun Minase Amanuel Board ChairMan

Getahun Minase Amanuel is the Chairman of the Boar... Read more

Zerihun Chalchisa Dugasa - Accountant (1)
Zerihun Chalchisa Dugasa - Accountant (2)
Zerihun Chalchisa Dugasa - Accountant (3)
Zerihun Chalchisa Dugasa Accountant

Born in Bako, Oromia, 27 year old Zerihun Chalchis... Read more

Hamba Kidanu Tesgara - Secretary (1)
Hamba Kidanu Tesgara - Secretary (2)
Hamba Kidanu Tesgara Secretary

Born in Nekemte, Oromia, Hambo grew up with deep e... Read more

Derara Taresa - Volunteers & Operations Coordinator
Derara Taresa Volunteers & Operations Coordinator

Derara Taresa joined the Atis Nama three to four y... Read more