KDN

Kechene Diaspora Network dedicated to organizing Kechene Diasporas to develop strong collaboration and unity to improve the lives of our community in Ethiopia and across the world.

We Believe                          Building a strong kechene diaspora to create a de facto ambassadors to mobilize resources to support our elders, children, women, youth and those victims of social and cultural discrimination
What We Believe in
Professional development
Harnessing our human capital through mentorship and networking to yield tangible results. Leveraging our skills and professional assets to the goods of our community

Our Professional Development
Build Partnership              
Supporting the community through  partnership with donors, volunteers, and board members. Collaborate with local & international organization, individuals and supporters to solve our community problems in all directions

Our Goal in Building Partnership

Who We Are

Kechene Diaspora Network (KDN) organized to addresses the health, social, educational, development, and logistical needs of the underprivileged community in Kechene and across the world.

Kechene is a small village located on the slopes and ravines of North of Addis Ababa’s tallest mountain Entoto. The community is composed of skilled craftsmen, involved in the production of church material and agricultural equipment, pottery and traditional clothing. Diaspora members of this commnuty has established the organization called Diaspora Network (KDN) to support members of a the Kechene community by addressing the health, social, educational, development, and logistical needs.

KDN will develop coalitions with and among partners in business, churches, colleges, universities, and other community organizations to leverage, train, and link mentors to support children’s, adults and youth career exploration, and post–high school tutoring and mentoring.  

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About Us

We are members of the Kechene community diaspora residing across the world. Our goal is to empower our handcraft (Amharic: ባለጅ) members of our community in social, cultural, economic spheres.

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Since 2023

Kechene Diaspora Network (KDN), located at Olney, MD, has first started as an annual get together program where community members and friends gathered to have a good time. The gathering gradually grows to discuss issues that exist in our community here and back in Ethiopia.

The intensive social and cultural discrimination among the community members and clear and systemic attack of elders in different Synagogues (Gadam’s) across northern Shoa and Oromia region has concerned members of the community and initiated the establishment of this organization to raise awareness, to protect the victims and to assist the displaced. We believe the material and financial assistance we will provide to this community require our combined effort to raise and establish a trust fund through this non-profit organization by volunteer members of our community here in the US and across the world.

  • A life dignity, freedom, justice and economic opportunity
  • An equitable and inclusive social and economic development
  • Empower our womens and mens to seek better life
  • Create better opportunity to our children, youth and elders
  • Have a freedom of worship and religious liberty
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Recent Causes

Sharing meal program has been held on April  2023 in Kechene feeding over 1000 members of the community in need.

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SHARING MAEl KECHENE

Sharing Meal (Amharic: ማእድ ማጋራት) is a long tradition of kechene community. During major Holidays people across the village share their meal to those in need.

We continue our efffort to support all community members including school age children, their parents and displaced members of our community.

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Community center Youth

Establish a community centere where members of the community building positive social relationships that include the exchange of resources, information, and seeking counseling in education and emotional support.

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Empowering our women

Our women are the backbones of our community. They work tirelessly to support their family. Women injured walking up and down carrying water, clay for their potter. Let us help our community manage water supply, sanitation system and modernize their weaving and pottery making.
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Upcoming Events

Once in a year we plan to organize fund raising program to  raise money, increase awareness, reach new audience and involve local communities. 

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annual fund raising (Gibulign)

05:00 PM, 25 December, 2023

Gibulign ((Amharic: ግቡልኝ) is one a tradition of Kechene community in Ethiopian culture with the aim of mobilizing resources, especially finance, and support those with a financial problem.We leverage similar strategy to gather donation to support our community

Managing Director

Dr. Yitbarak Abebe

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Support our elders

05:00 PM, 25 December, 2023

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Managing Director

Mr. Tekleselassie Endayelallu

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Our Donors

Every time we recognized our top donors on this page. The photos are voluntary and top donors are selected by KDN board members. This is our way of saying thank you.

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Mr. Tekleselassie Endayelallu



Over $1000

Donated

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Dr. Yetebarak Abebe



Over $1000

Donated

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Mr. ABCE

ለቀጨኔ አካባቢ ፅዳት

$9000

Donated

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Dr. XYZ

ለቀጨኔ እደ ጥበብ ተቋም ማሰሪያ

$28000

Donated