"It is the duty of the
educated few to fulfill the legitimate aspirations of the unfortunate" many.
-- H.I.M. Haile Selassie I
About Us
WHO WE ARE
The Shashamane Foundation is a certified non-profit organization established in 1998 to operate exclusively for charitable, educational and other non-profitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to create awareness of, and garner developmental support for the Shashemene-Malkoda Land Grant Settlement Community in Ethiopia in particular and other charitable humanitarian causes throughout the world in general. We work with local Communities in helping them to address their educational, healthcare, housing, social welfare, Sports & Recreation and Economic Community development needs.
OUR VALUES
Our Foundation is committed to the core values of love, respect, honesty, integrity, responsibility and well-doing in caring for the needy.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- Karl Phillpotts, President
- Mumbi Carter, Vice President
- Roy McPherson, Secretary
- Zannabe Henry, Treasurer
- Valerie Phillpotts
- Crystal Pitman
- Desmond Lee
Our annual Financial Statements are available upon request