Ethiopian Arm of YetmAyehu Foundation

USA 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

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Cornerstone Charity Organization

As the Ethiopian arm of YetmAyehu Foundation (USA), we advance sustainable development through healthcare, education, and community empowerment.

Our Mission

Driven by Purpose

"If you spend yourselves on behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday."

— Isaiah 58:10

This verse is the heartbeat of our mission to serve and uplift communities in need. We are building a future where every child learns, every girl stands with dignity, and every community has the tools to thrive.

Through our commitment to education, empowerment, and sustainable development, we transform lives and create lasting change in communities across Ethiopia.

How We Create Impact

At Cornerstone, we confront Ethiopia's biggest challenges with bold solutions—bringing hope to classrooms, lifesaving medicines to hospitals, dignity to girls, and second chances to youth.

Education

"Hope in Every Classroom"

Millions of children in Ethiopia are out of school, not because they lack potential, but because they lack the basics—a backpack, a desk, or even clean water. We're breaking those barriers, one school at a time, so every child can learn, dream, and thrive.

Health

"Health for All, Dignity for All"

In hospitals and rural clinics, empty shelves cost lives. We deliver essential medicines and equipment where they are needed most—bringing healing, hope, and dignity to the most vulnerable.

Women & Girls Empowerment

"Empowering Her, Transforming Communities"

Poverty and inequality rob girls of education and expose them to early marriage and exploitation. We fight to rewrite their stories through dignity, education, and opportunity.

Poverty Reduction & Youth Empowerment

"Breaking Barriers, Building Futures"

For Ethiopia's youth, poverty often means hunger, homelessness, and lost potential. We provide food, skills, and safe spaces so every young person can build a future filled with promise.

Advocacy & Sustainable Change

"From Awareness to Action"

Many of Ethiopia's deepest crises remain invisible—period poverty, youth homelessness, and the healthcare gap. We shine a light, change the narrative, and turn awareness into lasting action.

Turning VisionInto Action

Explore our featured projects transforming health, education, and empowerment across Ethiopia.

Discover Our Impact

300+ Girls Supported

Education & Empowerment

Tackling Period Poverty in Ethiopia

"Because no girl should miss school for her period"

1 in 10 girls in Africa misses school during menstruation, and in Ethiopia, the stigma and lack of access to menstrual products keep thousands from learning. With the support of YetmAyehu Foundation, we're delivering dignity kits, sparking conversations, and restoring girls' confidence—one school at a time.

Multiple Regions, Ethiopia

Ongoing

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$30,000+ in Supplies

Healthcare

Medical Supplies & Equipment Support

"Life-saving care starts with access"

In Ethiopia, hospitals and shelters face a dire shortage of essential medicines and equipment—costing lives every day. With the support of our trusted international donors, we've delivered over $30,000 worth of life-saving supplies to facilities like Abebech Gobena Hospital, Debre Berhan Hospital, and Mekedonia Home, reaching the most vulnerable.

Addis Ababa, Debre Berhan, Mekedonia

Since 2022

Ongoing

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Education

Hope in a Backpack Project

"A backpack can be the beginning"

Over 9 million Ethiopian children are out of school, many because they lack even the basics—a notebook, a bag, or soap. We're changing that. Through the Hope in a Backpack Project, we're equipping 1,000+ students in rural Ethiopia with the tools, hygiene, and infrastructure they need to learn and thrive.

Rural Ethiopia

Ongoing

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A Vision for Tomorrow: City of Refuge, Ethiopia

Future Impact

Youth Development

A Vision for Tomorrow: City of Refuge, Ethiopia

"From the Streets to Strength"

Homeless and vulnerable youth in Ethiopia need more than shelter—they need hope. City of Refuge – Ethiopia, inspired by Impact Ministries International, will be a self-sustaining community where young people can heal, learn skills, and build a future with dignity.

Ethiopia (Location TBD)

In Development

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Voices Amplified

Media & Advocacy

Media & Advocacy – Period Poverty Documentary

"Breaking the silence, changing the story"

In Kambata Zone, we documented the voices of girls forced to miss school every month because of period poverty. Our film is more than a documentary—it's a movement to end stigma and push for sustainable solutions. Watch it. Share it. Be part of the change.

Kambata Zone, Ethiopia

Completed

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Smiles for Every Child: Dental Screening & Care at Zewditu Meshesha Orphanage

100+ Children Reached

Healthcare

Smiles for Every Child: Dental Screening & Care at Zewditu Meshesha Orphanage

"Every child deserves to smile without pain"

At Cornerstone Charity Organization, we believe every child deserves education, shelter, and good health. On August 29, 2025, with support from the YetmAyehu Foundation (USA), we conducted dental screenings for over 50 children at Zewditu Meshesha Orphanage and distributed dental care kits to 100 children, helping them maintain healthy smiles.

Zewditu Meshesha Orphanage, Ethiopia

Ongoing

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Be Part of the Change

Every contribution, no matter the size, creates ripples of transformation across Ethiopian communities.

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Latest Updates

News & Blogs

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Partnerships

Uniting to End Period Poverty in Ethiopia

In Ethiopia, 1 in 10 girls misses school during her period, and many eventually drop out altogether because of the shame, stigma, and lack of access to menstrual products.

Cornerstone Joins National Celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day

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June 19, 2025

Cornerstone Joins National Celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day

In Ethiopia, 1 in 10 girls misses school during her period, and many eventually drop out altogether because of the shame, stigma, and lack of access to menstrual products.