Thanks to our supporters, we have accomplished many of our goals since the idea was conceived in 2005. Awareness of our achievements has reached the international community.
In the fall of 2008, founder Yared Fubusa was elected by the Ashoka Foundation as a leading international social entrepreneur. Ashoka Fellowships are very rare and are only awarded to individuals who are judged to have exceptional creativity, problem solving abilities, leadership skills, trustworthiness in the community, and commitment to real social change. The nomination, interview and selection process is long and arduous.
Yared's election as an Ashoka Fellow is a great honor not only to him, but also to everyone who has and continues to support the vision.