WELCOME TO WAABEE

A self help association dedicated to improving the health
and well-being of Oromo people.

A few words about Waabee!

The Waabee Self-Help Association is a non-profit organization that fosters a strong social bond and brotherhood among its members. It operates on self-help principles, which include assisting each other during difficult times and sharing each other's joy. The association is organized and operates according to section 501 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code. It also serves as a forum for collecting and redistributing charitable contributions to assist Oromos wherever they live, in the event of natural or man-made disasters.

Our Mission

- To provide comprehensive support to its members, encompassing financial, social, and moral assistance during various social and cultural events, including but not limited to instances of death, sickness, and weddings. In pursuit of this mission, The Association actively engages in efforts to raise financial support, conducts regular meetings, and organizes social events as deemed necessary. The Association also extends its support to newly arrived immigrants within the community, facilitating their seamless integration into the society here in the Washington DC metropolitan area.

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Our Vission

To see a well-established, prosperous, and successful community that is dedicated to preserving and passing down Oromo socio-cultural norms, while also embracing the American values and dream for future generations.

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Our Purpose

- The Association is a non-profit association dedicated to fostering a strong social bond and a culture of brotherhood among its members, encompassing mutual assistance in times of difficulties, celebrations, and various other occasions. It shall be established and will be operated exclusively in compliance with section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Furthermore, The Association serves as a forum for the collection and equitable redistribution of charitable contributions to aid Oromos, regardless of their geographical location, in the event of natural or man-made calamities.

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