Welcome To The Amhara Association of Bay Area
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The Amhara people experience structural violence, discrimination, and marginalization. Amharas in Ethiopia are suffering from several forms of social and economic marginalization, including a lack of infrastructure, food, water, sanitation, and access to healthcare services. Furthermore, Amharas lack meaningful representation in both local and federal government, rendering them politically powerless. As a result of this deliberate marginalization, Amharas are the victims of ethnic cleansing, forced displacement, and genocide. Therefore, we acknowledge the necessity of peacefully organizing and working to oppose the oppressive system, ensuring Amharas achieve social and political justice, economic equality, and reclaim forcibly and unlawfully acquired territories.
To support the Amhara people’s fight for survival and freedom, we founded the Amhara Association of the Bay Area. Regardless of region, gender, or religion, all persons of Amhara heritage must struggle to achieve long-lasting societal change in order to address the complex, systemic issues Amharas face. This organization has no affiliation with or influence by Ethiopia's current ruling Prosperity Party, Amhara Prosperity, or any other political organization. On June 17, 2023, we thus established the Amhara Association of Bay Area, which will be administered by reputable Amharas that the association's members have chosen, with the support of Amharas in the Bay Area.
AABA's Vision
The association's objective and vision are to be a dependable and trustworthy institution that addresses the economic, social and existential challenges facing the Amhara people and offers long-term, sustainable relief and solutions to improve Amhara’s general welfare.
AABA's Mission
Strengthening the unity of the Amhara people
Promoting the traditions, culture and history of Amharas.
To foster closer ties between the Amhara diaspora and Amharas in Ethiopia in order to promote inclusive and just social and economic development.
Providing assistance to Amharas living in the diaspora
AABA's Purpose
Establishment of a strong Amhara Association in the Bay Area
Creating long term plans, programs and strategies to address social and economic challenges
Informing the international community about the genocide committed against Amharas
Obtaining resources and expertise from the Amhara community who reside abroad as well as from humanitarian organizations and individuals working all over the world in order to address the social and economic issues facing the Amhara community in a sustainable manner.
Our projects and initiatives concentrate on the following areas: health, education, water and sanitation, physical and mental rehabilitation of internally displaced people and violence victims, assistance for the elderly and disabled, agricultural and technological development, funding for small businesses, and other initiatives to improve economic conditions. Prioritizing vulnerable individuals, such as young people, women, and farmers, should be the goal of all programs and activities.
To assist and empower those who are peacefully striving for the rights and welfare of the Amhara people.
To foster closer ties between the Amhara diaspora and Amharas in Ethiopia in order to promote inclusive and just social and economic development.
To provide resources such as money, expertise, and materials to organizations that peacefully work to obtain justice, land, economic, social rights for the Amhara people
Contact Us:
1319 Washington Avenue Unit 551,
San Leandro, CA 94577
510-560-4215
