About Us

We are a non-profit organization based in Ethiopia providing social support to our community via volunteerism. 

Our Thematic area of focus for 2021-2026 is free healthcare provision and health education. 

Our team is a collection of young and vibrant health professionals with the desire to bring health equity and serve underprivileged community members. 

1 Year in Action

GIV Society Ethiopia was registered and accorded legal personality on January 14, 2021, with registry number 5339 as a local nongovernmental organization under Civil Society Organization Proclamation No. 1113/2019.

Since its establishment, GIV Society Ethiopia has given free medical services for more than 3000 individuals, from the homeless to those of lower socioeconomic status in 8 sub-cities of Addis Ababa. It has also given meals, sanitary materials for women, and stationary materials for students, monthly cloth donations besides the health education and service it provides.

Our highly anticipated monthly free medical services have a holistic approach to the services given. They integrate different medical aspects such as dentistry, ophthalmology, laboratory services, specialist consultations, family planning, and medication provision. We also have referral systems for advanced cases requiring further treatment with tertiary hospitals such as St. Peter Specialized Hospital.

Our medical events are unique in that it has multisector engagement. These community outreach events are successful due to the collaboration between local charity organizations, city administration offices, pharmaceuticals, hospitals, catering services, diagnostic centers, specialty clinics, and health professionals. 

Our partner organizations donate and support us in providing the much-needed free health care for those who cant afford it. We partner with local charity organizations on each event to identify our patients who can befit from our services.

Our volunteer health professionals range from sub-specialist doctors to medical students. We believe they are the most valuable resources that we have. In addition to free medical services, our volunteers work on health promotion. Breast Cancer, Oral Health, Spina Bifida, Kidney Disease, and Mental Health are areas we have conducted campaigns and awareness creation projects.

Our Team

Dr. Yonatan Gebru

Dr. Yonatan Gebru

Co-Founder & Board Chairman

Dr. Maryamawit Solomon

Executive Director

Dr. Eyerusalem Abera

Dr. Eyerusalem Abera

Fundraising Department Head

Dr. Elisabeth Ekubay

Mental Health Department Head

Dr. Brook Shimelis

Dr. Brook Shimelis

Digital Advertising Department Head & Mental Health Co-lead

Our Vision

Bringing positive social change via volunteerism

How can you collaborate/support us

Capacity Building

Outsourced Event Planning

Joint Projects

In kind / Monetary Donations

Funding / Grants

 

We have given free medical services to more than 3000+ underprivileged individuals in Addis Ababa.

We have also donated meals, clothes, sanitary materials, stationeries, and medications via our volunteers and partner organizations’ unwavering support.