About WCAT

Background

Wabe Children’s Aid and Training (WCAT) was established in 1993. It has fulfilled all the requirements and was registered by Authority for Civil Society Organizations in Ethiopia with registration number 0541 as board-led local civil society organization based on the revised proclamation 1113/ 2019. WCAT is established to make contributions to the alleviations of the socio-economic and environmental problems of vulnerable children, youth, women and other community members.

Wabe Children’s Aid and Training (WCAT) was established in 1993. It has fulfilled all the requirements and was registered by Authority for Civil Society Organizations in Ethiopia with registration number 0541 as board-led local civil society organization based on the revised proclamation 1113/ 2019. WCAT is established to make contributions to the alleviations of the socio-economic and environmental problems of vulnerable children, youth, women and other community members.

Vision
Vision
Work with children from marginalized families and disadvantaged community groups to improve their lives through skills training and education with integrated interventions.
Mission
Mission
To see the lives of Children from marginalized families and community groups improved so that they become productive and responsible citizens free from ignorance, poverty and disease.
Goal
Goal
To contribute to the Improvements of the socio-economic conditions of vulnerable children, youth and women.

Objectives:

  • Empower highly vulnerable children and support elderly in sustainable manner
  • Enable children in rural, semi-urban and urban areas get access to inclusive quality basic education and capacitate schools through construction, material and training make schools child friendly.
  • Empower destitute youth, mothers and returnees through enhancing their livelihood
  • Promote awareness, attitudinal and behavioral changes on basic health services and alleviate SRH problems by expanding access and supports
  • Enable the rehabilitation of degraded environments and wise use and protection of natural resources through enhancing value chains
  • Contribute to the changes in good governance, democratic and human rights by working in collaboration with government and enable the community to be responsive
  • Eliminate harmful practices and nurture good norms and culture

Board Members of the organization

The board of the organization is composed of experienced professionals and experts from diverse backgrounds who provide strategic direction, oversight, and governance. They ensure alignment with the organization’s mission, goals, and values while safeguarding its financial health and reputation.

Mr. Tesfaye Dessie

Chairperson, Attorney

Mr. Mestika Negash

Board Secretary

Mrs Askal Tilahun

Member, Former parliamentarian

Mrs. Yewubie Yirga

Member, Private Business woman

Dr. Geta Baye

Member, Medical Doctor

Mr. Mulugeta Abebe

Member, Private Contractor

Mr. Geta Zeru

Member, Private Businessman

Mr.Hailu Mekonnen

Member, Private Businessman

Meet Our Coordination team

A coordination staff is responsible for organizing, facilitating, and ensuring smooth communication and cooperation among different departments or individuals within an organization. They play a crucial role in aligning efforts, managing resources, and resolving conflicts to achieve common goals efficiently.

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Mr. Mestika Negash

Founder and Executive Director

Mr. Alemu Abegaz

Deputy Director

Mr. Misganaw Sibhat

Program Officer

Mrs. Birtukan Tadesse

Finance Officer

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