Habesha Networks was founded In 2017 by Melate Bekele, who saw an opportunity to solve challenges facing the Ethiopian and Eritrean communities. Melate’s goal was to use Habesha Networks as a vehicle to continue to mobilize and empower the community to do better together. She envisions Habesha Networks to be the community hub around the world and becomes the  glue to its members.

• Create a positive and inclusive space for all Habesha people to network, build meaningful connections, and share knowledge.

• Support and highlight Habesha people making change, growing businesses, and awesome events.

• Mobilize and empower our community to do better together in order to keep culture and community alive.

• Build a strong Habesha network with opportunities for engagement within the community.

• Serve as a support system and resources for the community.

• Connect and share resources for the global community.

• Create capacity building for Habesha community in order to strive.

• Encourage the importance of cultural knowledge and connection.

We believe that being connected to a culture as rich and beautiful as the Habesha cultures is an incredible privilege. We consider serving the members of this community a a personal social responsibility for the advancement of this exact culture. Since the inaugural Habesha Networks Global Brunch in 2017,, Habesha Networks has grown to a community of over 5000  where opportunities, ideas, relationships, and information are shared across the world.

• An inclusive for-purpose non-profit focused on our community
• A safe space for all members of our community to be themselves
• A vehicle for the advancement and advocacy of Habesha communities around the world
• We are professional and courteous
• We are uplifting to all of our members
• We are creative