Whatever your profession or chosen career, there is a role for you be it large or small. Our diversity will give us the collective strength, confidence and unity to continue to be a dynamic, action oriented organization. We must pledge the wisdom of our elderly and the energy of our young and leave behind an irrevocable legacy for the future generation. The door is ajar to each and every one of you if you choose to enter and give to this noble humanitarian cause for “the measure you give is the measure you get back”. The aircraft is departing the station and don’t let it leave you behind if you wish to fly and seize the opportunity. Know that ENAHPA clearly has no alignment nor any concerns with the political process, racial nor ethnic preference, color, creed or religion. It is simply about a benevolent, a non-profit organization that is committed to sharing its resources with those less fortunate.

ENAHPA is not the only organization of its kind in which committed members are working for the good of the Ethiopian people. There are many Ethiopian and Ethiopian related visionary humanitarian organizations based in North America and elsewhere in the World. Each one, in its own right has made significant contributions in helping to alleviate the dire needs of the people of Ethiopia. We are proud of their efforts and sacrifice.

Although the various organization’s emphases and focuses are on specific areas of interest and need, ENAHPA’s mission and vision is broader in its scope and objectives and therefore, will certainly compliment the network of the Diaspora Ethiopia. ENAHPA gladly welcomes the opportunity to collaborate, connect and network with all our shinning sister organizations both in North America and elsewhere in the World. ENAHPA’s ultimate objective and hope is to create unity and solidarity of all Ethiopian and Ethiopian related organizations, no matter what field of interest or specialty under one umbrella for effective, positively impactful, sustainable and unfragmented access and delivery of all diversified service lines. It is committed to serve as a catalyst to the socioeconomic development, growth and well-being and thus help Ethiopia attain a full membership into the 21st century global society.

Clearly, in order to implement all these needed services, ENAHPA seeks monetary resources. When applying for grants to corporate sponsors and foundations, the most frequent question asked is “How much money has the membership contributed, so that the corporate sponsors can match it?” If we are serious and committed, as I hope we all are, then ENAHPA solicits your generous contributions in order to implement its proposed programs and projects.

Finally, the need is enormous and the problems are truly overwhelming. The motherland is calling for each and every one of you not to abandon her, but to uphold her, to remember her and to give her a helping hand. The sons, daughters and friends of Ethiopia must rise to the occasion both individually and collectively to save the children for assuredly they are Ethiopia’s future and its life-line.

We can overcome the challenges that loom before us and create a bright future for the Ethiopian people through the collective efforts of ENAHPA, the Diaspora Ethiopia, and friends of Ethiopia becoming an instrument in the capacity building of healthcare and health related services and create health, socioeconomic renaissance and well-being so vital to the nation. Let us take courage in saving the cradle of humanity where our most ancient grandmother lived. In the final anlaysis, history will be the judge. Truly, “If you can dream it, you can see it, and if you can see it, you can do it.”

Our gratitude goes to all our partners: companies, corporations, organizations, hospitals, churches, social clubs and individuals in the United States, Canada, and elsewhere in the world for their generosity in donating and/or lending medical equipment, medical supplies, pharmaceutical supplies, books and monetary contributions to the medical/surgical mission that were so vital to its success. A special thank you to the delegation, leaders of the Ethiopian Government. Sheik Mohammad Hussien Al Amoudi, Ethiopian Knowledge and Technology Transfer (EKTTS), Ethiopian Airlines, Dr. Abubaker Bedri, Dean Faculty of Medicine, Addis Ababa University, Dr. Kebede Oli, Faculty of Medicine Addis Ababa University who tirelessly and flawlessly organized the mission on the Ethiopian side while on his sabbatical, along with Dr. Bekele Alemayehu, Dr. Mengistu Alemayehu, and Dr. Milliard Derbew and Dr. Gulilat Dereje.

As always, remember ENAHPA’s motto: “Together We Can Make a Difference”.