About OBSCA

Who We Are

OBSCA (Oromia Brothers and Sisters Charity Association) is a community-based charity organization. We are committed to helping people in need, supporting families and communities, and making a positive difference through meaningful community projects and partnerships.

Our Vision

To see healthy, educated, and empowered communities where everyone has the opportunity to live a better life.

Our Mission

OBSCA works to support people and communities in need through practical programs in health, education, humanitarian assistance, and community development. We work closely with communities, partners, government institutions, and other organizations to provide meaningful support and create lasting change.

Our Purpose

What We Aim to Do

We work to improve the well-being of individuals, families, and communities through practical support, education, health programs, research, and humanitarian assistance.

Health

  • Promote health awareness and healthy living
  • Support disease prevention and community health
  • Help communities understand important health issues
  • Support health-related community initiatives
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Research

  • Understand the needs and challenges of communities
  • Conduct useful and responsible research
  • Share findings with communities and partners
  • Work with research and academic institutions
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Education & Capacity Development

  • Support children with educational materials
  • Provide useful training and learning opportunities
  • Support young people, women, and underserved communities
  • Help people develop skills for a better future
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Humanitarian Assistance

  • Provide support to people facing difficult situations
  • Help families and vulnerable communities with basic needs
  • Provide food, clothing, and other essential support
  • Work with partners to reach people who need help
What We Do

Our Programs

Our programs focus on practical support and opportunities that can improve people's lives and strengthen communities.

Training

  • Income-generating skills
  • Health and disease prevention
  • Personal and community hygiene
  • Family health and planning

Education Support

  • School materials for children
  • Support for students from vulnerable families
  • Learning and educational opportunities

Humanitarian Assistance

  • Food support
  • Clothing and essential items
  • Hygiene materials
  • Housing support for people in need

Community Research

  • Community needs assessments
  • Disability and nutrition studies
  • Understanding challenges faced by street-connected children
  • Research that helps improve community programs
Meet the Team

Our Executives

The people helping to guide OBSCA and its work in the community.

Temesgen Shime

Temesgen Shime

Country Director

He leaded OBSCA for several years

Tadesse Homa

Tadesse Homa

OBSCA - PI

Experienced by working with international organization include WORD TOGETHER( Korean NGO) , SAVE the Children)and USAID

Getachew Buko

Getachew Buko

Co-PI of OBSCA

(PHO,MPH,MBA ) Co-Principal Investigator in OBSCA - ETHIOPIA Rich experienced in public health research conducting and Coordinator at POE/PHEM Senior technical assistance in Ethiopia Public health Institute. He is experienced in working with many international organization including IGAD, ECSA-HC, WHO, USCDC, ACDC, UNICEF, IOM and others Publication : Research Article | DOI: https://doi.org/10.58489/2836-2292/014

Gemechu Tolera Garomsa,

Gemechu Tolera Garomsa,

Scientific Advisor in OBSCA Ethiopia

(PhD) in Zoological Science. BSc in Animal Science and MSc in Aquaculture and Fisheries,.

Abera Diriba

Abera Diriba

Scientific Advisor in OBSCA Ethiopia

(MA) Sociology Lecturer at Ambo University

Regasa Beksissa Kefeni

Regasa Beksissa Kefeni

Co-Principal Investigator in OBSCA - ETHIOPIA

Graduate with environmental engineering and experienced in research conducting as well as consultant work on environmental research.

Mr.Shuma Fiqadu

Mr.Shuma Fiqadu

Program Officer

Officer

Feyisa Kebede

Feyisa Kebede

Finance Adminstration

Bank experience in accountant and as Manager .BA degree by Accounting and finance from Haramaya university

Mulugeta Tilahun

Mulugeta Tilahun

Project Manager

OBSCA Project Management

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

We believe that trust, responsibility, and working together are essential to serving our communities well.

Accountability

Transparency

Collaboration

Integrity

Confidentiality

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