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About CBO
Community Boosting Organization (CBO) is a board-led Civil Society Organization registered in Ethiopia under Proclamation No. 1113/2011 of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. Established in September 2020 by a group of dedicated Ethiopian medical doctors, CBO was born from their deep involvement in initiatives such as the Ethiopian Medical Students’ Association (EMSA-Ethiopia), the Federation of African Medical Students’ Associations (FAMSA), and the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA), as well as other non-profit efforts during their medical studies.
Through years of active community service, the founders identified critical gaps in healthcare, education, and problem-solving capacities within underserved populations. Motivated by these challenges, they founded CBO to create lasting, positive change in the communities they serve.
Today, CBO is led by a diverse team of medical professionals, health experts, multidisciplinary specialists, community leaders, and dedicated youth. Our headquarters in Mizan Aman, located in Bench Sheko Zone of the Southwest Ethiopia Region, strategically positions us to address the needs of some of the country’s most marginalized and underserved communities.
CBO adopts a holistic approach to community development by integrating healthcare, education, and empowerment services, aiming to create sustainable, measurable impact. Over the past four years, we have demonstrated unwavering commitment through a variety of impactful projects that address the health and educational challenges facing the communities we serve.
Vision, Mision, Goals
Vision
- To build empowered communities that succeed in health, education, and social well-being, ensuring a brighter future for all.
Mission
- To empower communities through integrated healthcare, education, and empowerment initiatives, creating sustainable and measurable positive change.
Goals
- Enable and support the community in maintaining health and well-being through disease prevention.
- Empower the community to access affordable and dependable healthcare services nearby.
- Equip medical and health science students with practical skills through extracurricular activities.
- Enhance the quality of education in medical and health science colleges and universities.
- Ensure access to affordable education for all children.
- Raise community awareness of the importance of education in the communities.
- Support women, youth, and individuals with disabilities through capacity-building training.
- Assist newly graduated medical and health professionals in securing employment or starting businesses.
- Advocate for and uphold human and democratic rights principles in all activities.
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Board
Dr. Tewabe
Executive Director, MD and BAMore about Dr Tewabe
Dr. Tewabe Bayu, Founder & Executive Director of CBO, is a seasoned leader with a unique blend of business and medical expertise. With a Doctor of Medicine and a degree in Business Management, he has a proven track record in nonprofit leadership.
His experience spans roles in the Ethiopian Medical Students Association, the Federation of African Medical Students Associations, African Hope Share Company, and Sememen Technology. As Executive Director of CBO, he oversees day-to-day operations, ensuring its continued success and impact.
Dr. Mastewal Debebe (MD)
Board Chair, MDMore about Dr. Mastewal
Dr. Mastewal, Board Chair, a leader & medical doctor, served the Ethiopian Medical Students Association-Bahir Dar for four years in various positions, including Vice President of External Affairs & President. She was also the Vice East African Regional Coordinator of External Affairs of the Federation of African Medical Students Association. Since September 28, 2020, she has been serving as a member and chairperson of the Board of CBO.
Mekdes Yalew
Board member, Nurse and Counseling PsychologistMore about Mekdes
Sister Mekdes Yalew is a nurse and counseling psychologist. She has served as a tutorial mentor at Compassion Ethiopia and Erq Ma'ed Media and Mental Health, and as a team leader at the Pink Girl. Currently, she is a board member of the MEHWAR scholarship and works as a comprehensive nurse at the Ethiopian Armed Forces Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. Since September 28, 2020, she has also been a member of the Board of CBO.
Dr. Yohannes Shitaw
Board Member, MDMore about Dr Yohannes
Dr. Yohannes Shitaw served the Ethiopian Medical Students Association for four years, holding roles including Director of the Standing Committee of Charity and Vice President of Internal Affairs. He also coordinated COVID-19 emergency efforts. Currently, he is a clinician and lecturer at Mizan Tepi University Teaching Hospital and has been a member of the Board of the Community Boosting Organization (CBO) since September 28, 2020.
Beza Hayliye
Board Member, Nurse and AccountantMore about Beza Hayliye
Sister Beza Hayliye is a nurse and accountant with diverse expertise in health finance. She previously served as a branch project manager for the Volunteer Health Professionals Service Support Project at our organization, where she coordinated health initiatives and facilitated community outreach efforts. Currently, she works as an accountant at Nib International Bank. On August 3, 2023, she was appointed as a board member of the Community Boosting Organization (CBO), where she supervises financial operations and ensures compliance with regulatory standards, contributing to seamless decision-making on financial issues and enhancing organizational effectiveness.
Excutive
Dr. Tewabe Bayu (MD, BA)
Executive Director, MD and BA
Mr Hailegiorgis
Tech Head
Addisalem
MTU CMHS Students Coordinator
Mr. Muluken
Finance Head