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 Team
Dr. Misker Kassahun
Co-Founder
Dr. Misker Kassahun
Co-Founder
Dr. Yonatan Gebru
Co-Founder & Board Chairman
Dr. Yonatan Gebru
Co-Founder & Board Chairman
Dr. Maryamawit Solomon
Executive Director
Dr. Maryamawit Solomon
Executive Director
Dr. Eyerusalem Abera
Fundraising Department Head
Dr. Eyerusalem Abera
Fundraising Department Head
Dr. Elisabeth Ekubay
Mental Health Department Head
Dr. Elisabeth Ekubay
Mental Health Department Head
Dr. Brook Shimelis
Digital Advertising Department Head & Mental Health Co-lead
Dr. Brook Shimelis
Digital Advertising Department Head & Mental Health Co-lead
- Email:Brooks@givsocietyeth.org
Our Vision
Bringing positive social change via volunteerism
- 3000+ Patients Recevied Free Medical Care
- 1000+ Volunteer Health Professionals
- Comprehensive Service
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.