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our story
About Us
Who we are
WAABEE is a non-profit self-help association dedicated to supporting the Oromo community in the DMV area. It is committed to building strong bonds and supportive networks among its members, fostering a sense of belonging, and empowering the community to thrive while making a positive impact.
Together in Adversity
We provide financial assistance and social and moral support to our members during times of adversity, including bereavement, illness, and other personal or family challenges
United In Celebration
We bring members together to celebrate joyous occasions, including weddings, graduations, birthdays, religious holidays, and cultural events.
Well-Coming
We extend support to newly arrived immigrants within the community, facilitating their seamless integration.
Making Positive Impact
We engage our members to raise financial and in-kind support for our community during natural or man-made calamities, regardless of location
SOME INSIGHTS
Our Mission & Vision
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
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
Our Vision
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
Our Board Members
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