Seeds of Africa Foundation

Home
United States
New York, NY
Seeds of Africa Foundation

Directions Website Contact the organization

Empowering the African Vision. Educating the next generation of Ethiopia’s leaders and empowering their mothers to become entrepreneurs.

Seeds of Africa is a non-profit organization with a focus on education and community development in Ethiopia. Seeds of Africa currently has a school in Adama, Ethiopia with grade levels Pre-K through 2, with a new grade level being added each year. Seeds is currently in the midst of the Dream School Campaign which will allow us to provide education to 600 students from Pre-K through 12th grade.

09/10/2026

🎓 THE CLASS OF 2026 DID IT! 🎓

On August 29, we celebrated the graduation of our second-ever Grade 12 class at Seeds of Africa! For many of these students, we’ve been lucky enough to watch them grow from children into the incredible young adults they are today. Seeing them cross that stage was a moment we’ll never forget. ❤️🌱

Congratulations, Class of 2026! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see where this next chapter takes you. 🎓✨

Want to help us support their next chapter? You can contribute to the High School Graduate Pathways Program through the link in our bio.

📸 by Aron Simeneh

08/27/2026

In just two days, our 12th grade Class of 2026 will cross the stage and celebrate years of hard work, growth, and determination. 💛

For many students, university represents the next step toward achieving their dreams. But getting there requires more than ambition. It requires access to the right resources, guidance, and support.

Through the Seeds of Africa Pathways Program, we walk alongside our graduates as they transition into university by providing:
🎓 Stipends to help ease financial barriers 🚌 Transportation support to help them stay connected to their studies 📚 Educational materials to support their learning 🤝 Ongoing guidance as they navigate this new chapter

Our students have spent years building toward this moment. Now, we have the opportunity to help them keep moving forward.

💛 Will you help the Class of 2026 take their next step?

Click the link in our bio to make a gift and select “High School Graduate Pathways Program”to support their journey.

Together, we can help turn high school graduation dreams into university opportunities.

08/20/2026

🎓 THEY DID IT!

Our second Grade 12 graduating class is almost ready to cross the stage! 🎉

On August 29, we’ll celebrate the Class of 2026 and everything they’ve accomplished along the way.

But high school graduation isn’t just about reaching the finish line, it’s about preparing for the next chapter.

For many of our students, this journey began when they were just 4 or 5 years old. We’ve had the incredible privilege of watching them grow, learn, and work toward this moment, and we couldn’t be prouder.

Now, we want to make sure they have the support they need to take their next steps.
Through the Seeds of Africa Pathways Program, graduating students receive support to help make the transition to university possible, including:
🎓 Stipends 🚌 Transportation support 📚 Educational materials 🤝 Ongoing guidance and support

Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing more about how you can help our graduates take their next steps toward university and beyond.

Want to support the Class of 2026? Click the link to our website in our bio to make a gift and select “High School Graduate Pathways Program” from the dropdown menu.

We’re so proud of how far these students have come, and so excited to keep walking alongside them for what comes next.

08/06/2026

🎉 A milestone worth celebrating! 🎉
We’re thrilled to share that all of our Grade 8 students passed Ethiopia’s national high school entrance exam, achieving a 100% pass rate!

Even more remarkably, this is our fifth perfect pass rate in the last six years. 🌟

This fall, these students will continue their educational journey through our High School Program, where they’ll receive scholarships and ongoing academic and social support.

06/22/2026

🌱 We’re hiring!

Seeds of Africa is looking for a Fundraising & Partnership Manager to help grow our impact in Ethiopia.
For 15 years, we’ve been investing in children’s education while empowering mothers and caregivers to build sustainable livelihoods by starting and growing their own businesses.

Today, we support more than 400 students across a full educational pathway, from Pre-K through university and vocational training, and are working toward an ambitious goal of expanding our impact even further.

We’re seeking a relationship-driven fundraiser to help build partnerships, engage supporters, and fuel the next phase of our growth.

✨ Part-time (20 hours/week) ✨ Remote ✨ Preference for East Africa-based candidates

Interested? Apply through the link in our bio.

Please share with someone who might be a great fit.

05/22/2026

2025 was a landmark year for Seeds of Africa, marked by meaningful milestones and moments that reflect the power of long-term investment in students and communities.

As we celebrate 15 years of impact, we invite you to explore our 2025 Annual Report and see what your partnership has helped make possible.

Every step forward is shared with the donors, supporters, staff, Board members, and partners who have believed in this mission from the very beginning. Thank you for growing alongside us and helping create lasting opportunities for the future.

04/08/2026

Introducing Hager Bekel: Inspiring What’s Possible

At Seeds of Africa, our High School Program, run in partnership with the Africa Education Fund Moringa, goes beyond access. We’re helping students imagine their futures.

This month, we launched Hager Bekel (“homegrown”), a new mentorship and speaker series connecting our students with accomplished professionals across a range of fields, broadening their perspectives and opening doors to new possibilities.

Our first speaker, Kiffle Abebe, CEO of Komari Beverage and former leader at Toyota and Diageo, set the tone with an inspiring conversation at

Moderated by Atti Worku, the session was a lively Q&A, with students asking thoughtful questions about Kifflé’s journey, from engineering to leading a company he helped build from the ground up.

The energy in the room was undeniable, just the beginning of many more inspiring conversations to come.
🔜 Video coming soon …

12/05/2025

Today, we are honored to celebrate someone who has been a steadfast pillar of generosity for Seeds of Africa: .jembere founder of the newly launched Foundation.

Abaynesh has supported Seeds for many years, and in true testament to her heart for women and children, she chose our Sowing Community Program as the beneficiary of Motherland Mothers’ first-ever fundraiser.

Because of her leadership and the incredible community she inspires, more mothers in our Program in Ethiopia will gain access to micro-loans that strengthen their livelihoods and expand opportunities for their children.

Motherland Mothers Foundation is rooted in a powerful mission: to uplift mothers and children across Africa by supporting locally-led organizations dedicated to health, education, and essential resources. Their vision is a future where every mother and child can thrive, a vision that deeply aligns with our own.

At Seeds of Africa, we know that when mothers are empowered, children succeed. Our Sowing Community Program provides economic tools that help women build small businesses, from livestock fattening to injera making, hair salons, shops, and more. With stable income at home, students can stay in school, focus on learning, and dream boldly. We are so proud to stand beside Abaynesh in this shared mission of dignity, opportunity, and generational change.

Please join us in celebrating her new foundation and this beautiful partnership. 🌱💛

Here’s to women uplifting women, and to a future where every family thrives.

📸 Photos by:

12/02/2025

Over ten years ago, these students walked into Seeds of Africa as preschoolers. This year, they walked across the graduation stage, and we reached a milestone over a decade in the making: our very first 12th-grade class graduated. 🎓💛

Their achievement shows exactly why education is the gift that keeps giving, creating leaders, problem-solvers, and change-makers for generations to come.

This Giving Tuesday, your generosity provides school supplies, healthcare, innovative teaching, and free, full-time quality education for students in Adama, Ethiopia.

✨ Your gift today helps shape generations. Donate at the link in bio.

Address

New York, NY

Website

http://seedsofafrica.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Seeds of Africa Foundation posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Seeds of Africa Foundation:

Heart River Center for Intuitive Healing

Want your organization to be the top-listed non profit organization in New York?