YenegeTesfa Integrated Development Humanitarian Organization (YTIDHO) is a not-for-profit, non-religious, non-political civil society organisation. YTIDHO was established in 2002 by Nigisti Gebresilassie. The founder spent three years serving 10 to 35 orphans and street children in an informal capacity before the organisation was officially registered as a local NGO under the name "YenegeTesfa Orphans and Street Children Organization" on 18 August 2004, under registration number "1693" by the Ministry of Justice.
The organisation was later re-registered as an "Ethiopian Resident Charity" under registration number "0513" in November 2009. Its licence has been renewed twice since - in 2012 and again in 2015. Most recently, in line with new proclamations for Civil Society Organisations, YenegeTesfa re-registered as a legal entity to reflect its current standing.
Learning from all of its undertakings, the organisation has continuously expanded its scope to address a growing number of beneficiaries. The name change from "YenegeTesfa Orphans and Street Children Organization" to "YenegeTesfa Integrated Development Humanitarian Organization" in 2017 was made to reflect its now-diverse portfolio of projects and its broader humanitarian philosophy.
The implementing partners and project staff bring long-lasting operational experience to the proposed project areas. The organisation's project management capacity, established collaboration with government sector offices, reputation, and funding management capability all contribute to effectively delivering the intended project results.
Our Mission
To provide orphans and vulnerable children - and the communities around them - with loving shelters, access to education, healthcare, and pathways to sustainable livelihoods, giving every child in our care the chance of a brighter future.
Our Reach
We operate primarily in Gondar and Debark Cities, and their surrounding villages - areas identified as having a high concentration of destitute and vulnerable children, single mothers, and patients in need of support. Today, Yenege Tesfa supports 7,304 beneficiaries.