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Founded on 15+ years of community development experience, transforming lives through education, health, and sustainable development

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Our Foundation Story

History of Live to Serve: From Individual to Organized Effort

The Live to Serve Charity was formally founded in 2025, under the leadership of Professor Getnet Tadele and his son- Samuel Getnet.

This pivotal moment marked not merely the birth of an institution, but the culmination of over 17 years of tireless grassroots engagement in community development.

For more than a decade and a half, Professor Getnet had operated as a solitary bridge-builder, forging vital connections between compassionate donors and underserved rural communities.

His early endeavors were a testament to the profound potential of individual resolve—quiet acts of ingenuity that sparked hope in rural area plagued by isolation, poverty, and neglect

Through these personal initiatives, Professor Getnet orchestrated transformative projects that left indelible marks on countless lives.

He spearheaded the construction of modest yet life-changing several schools in remote villages, where children once denied the gift of education now gathered under sturdy roofs to dream of brighter futures.

He engineered sturdy bridges over treacherous Ayo river, saving lives and unlocking access to markets, healthcare, and other opportunities.

Thus, Live to Serve Charity born as a deliberate evolution, designed to amplify these foundational efforts on a grander scale.

Professor Getnet, with his dual mantle as an academic and tested practitioner, infused this mission with intellectual rigor.

In serving others, we redefine excellence not through scale alone, but through the depth of lives forever altered.

Our Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission

Transforming the lives of prioritized community segments through coordinated programs, by engaging the community and collaborating with other stakeholders in education, health, environmental protection, and sustainable livelihoods.

Our Vision

A world where every community has access to quality education, healthcare, and sustainable livelihoods, empowered to drive their own development and resilient to environmental challenges.

Our Values

Community First, Transparency, Sustainability, Empowerment, and Collaboration guide every decision and action we take.

Community First

We prioritize community needs and involve local stakeholders in every stage of project planning and implementation.

Transparency & Accountability

We maintain open communication with donors, partners, and communities, ensuring responsible use of resources.

Sustainability

We design programs that create lasting impact, empowering communities to maintain and build upon development gains.

Collaboration

We partner with local organizations, government agencies, and international donors to maximize our collective impact.

Our Programs

Education Programs

Establishing and improving pre-primary, primary, and secondary schools in underserved areas. Ensuring inclusive education for women, men, and persons with disabilities.

Income Generation

Increasing income for low-income community segments, including student parents, through sustainable livelihood programs and skills training.

Health Program

Raising health awareness and ensuring accessible health services in underserved areas for the general community, students, and parents.

Nature & Environment

Supporting women, youth, and farmers in areas vulnerable to natural disasters and food shortages through climate-resilient practices.

Study & Research

Conducting studies to improve education, health services, family income, and environmental resilience through evidence-based approaches.

Our Founding Members

Professor Getnet Tadele Tefera

Founder

Addis Ababa University Professor

Mr. Samuel Getnet Tadele

Co-Founder

Our Board of Directors

Dr. Abebe Negatu

Dr. Abebe Negatu

Board Chairperson
Dr. Ayana Yeneabat

Dr. Ayana Yeneabat

Board Vice-Chairperson
Engineer Adamu Kebede

Engineer Adamu Kebede

Board Member
Prof. Mitike Molla

Prof. Mitike Molla

Board Member
Dr. Teshome Gebre

Dr. Teshome Gebre

Board Member
Mr. Marshal Fekremarkos

Mr. Marshal Fekremarkos

Board Member
Dr. Mehari Mekonn

Dr. Mehari Mekonn

Board Member
Dr. Fenta Mandefro

Dr. Fenta Mandefro

Board Member
Mr. Mulugeta Mekonn

Mr. Mulugeta Mekonn

Board Member

Our Trusted Partners

We collaborate with organizations that share our commitment to compassion, service, and sustainable impact.

Partner One Logo Partner in Education Ethiopia Partner Two Logo Wondom Foundation Partner Three Logo Libraries For Ethiopia ISEE(Interchurch Foundation Ethiopia/Eritrea) Wilde Ganzen Foundation Wilde Ganzen Foundation Live to give Equity & Justice Fund)

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