Oromo Community Organization DMV

06/01/2026

Dear Our Community Members,

Please see the attached details regarding the memorial prayer and burial service schedule for our beloved community member, Mohammednur Ahmed Abbaas, whom we recently lost.

Mohammednur Ahmed Abbaas was a respected and dedicated figure who made significant contributions to the Oromo community, both in our homeland and throughout the diaspora. His lifelong commitment, leadership, and service touched many lives and left a lasting impact on our community.

We invite all community members, friends, and well-wishers to join in honoring his memory, offering prayers, and supporting his family during this difficult time.

May Allah grant him eternal peace and the highest place in Jannah. May his family, friends, and all who knew him find strength and comfort.

Rest in Peace, Mohammednur Ahmed Abbaas.

With deepest condolences,

05/17/2026

Dr. Kabajaa Obbo Zegayyee Asfawtif yaadannoo gochaa Turre.

05/16/2026

05/14/2026

Dear All,

We are sure you are all aware that we (Oromo) just lost a national hero, Obo Zegeye Asfaw. The Oromo Community Organization of the Washington Metropolitan Area will be hosting a memorial service the giant at the OCO DMV House, located at 6212 3rd St. NW, Washington DC 20011. You are all invited to come and honor and celebrate the life of Obo Zegeye.

Koottaa goota oromoof galata oolee, kanaaf sirna dungoo ibsuu raawwannaa. Nama seenaa hojjatee darbe maqaan isaa boollaa oli. Sanbata dhufu May 17/2026, sa'aa 4tti wajjira OCOtti wal haa garru.

OCO DMV Board
6212 3rd St. NW
Washington DC 20011

03/01/2026

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Leaders of the Oromo Community Organization in , , and attended a wonderful Dinner/Iftar program with our Muslim brothers and sisters. Representing our large community, we wished them Ramadan Kareem.

During the program, we honored our elders who sacrificed so much for Oromo unity, Oromummaa, our language, and our identity. They shared their experiences and the sacrifices they made to build and strengthen the community. Based on their expirience we remembered in our mind, the historic unity demonstrated in the town of Dheeraa.

In Dheeraa, Wakefata, Muslims, and Christians came together during the Macha and Tuluma gathering. At that time, people had been divided, eating in separate tents and using different knives, symbolizing religious separation. However, during that powerful unity event, they courageously broke down those psychological barriers. They chose to sit together in the same tent, eat from the same plate, and use the same knife, embracing one another as children of the same mother and father.

By doing so, they dismantled the divisions that once separated them and reaffirmed their shared identity and unity.

And they advised the new generation to learn from their experiences. Dr. Duguma, our community organization , shared an inspiring message for the Oromo Muslim Community. Under his leadership, they've started an amazing movement to unite Oromo Diaspora across North America and promised to finalize the Oromo Multi-purpose center project. He invited everyone to join and help complete this mega project 🌟.

Thank you, Wabe Self Help Organization, for sponsoring this beautiful program and for inviting community leaders as honored guests.


Ramadan Kareem.

01/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year 2026, Oromo community DMV area and global family! 🌟 Wishing you joy, peace, health, and wealth etc. May this year bring us together to achieve our shared vision. Let's work towards finalizing our Oromo Center and celebrating in it by 2027! 💪 Stay safe, brave, and courageous! See you there!😍

-DMV Board of Director!

12/30/2025

Dr. Tolosa Deksisa Hayyuu cimaa! Nama Community-DMV tif hojii guddaa hojjataa jiru. Maandisa gorsaaf qajeelfamaa.

Milkaa'ina keetif kan si daangessu hin jiru....keep growing.

12/14/2025

Meet the dedicated leaders of our community!
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Hoggantoota Jaarmayaa Hawaasa Oromoo DC, Maryland fi Virginiatin Wal baraa!

Photo 1 (from right to left):
1. Dr. Bahiru Duguma– Community President
2. Mr. Wakjira Geda– Executive Secretary
3. Mr. Kebede Kaba– Executive Director-
is a true leader who embodies dedication and passion.
4. Dr. Tolosa Deksisa– Project Manager for the New Multi‑Purpose Oromo Community Center

Photo 2 (from left to right):
1. Dr. Benti Raga– Respected leader & OCO-House Management member
2. Dr. Hambisa Belina– Inspiring Vice President & motivational leader.
3. Mrs. Genet Gonfa– Outstanding, hard and smart Executive Treasurer
4. Dr. Bahiru Duguma– (also seen in Photo 1) - He , is doing an amazing job! His leadership style is truly inspiring, and he's guiding our community with vision, integrity, and compassion.

5. Ms. Bilise– Respected and amazing Treasurer Secretary
6. Wakjira Geda– Young visionary leader (also seen in Photo 1)
7. Dr. Tolosa Deksisa– Project Manager, amazing motivational and mindset trainer (also seen in Photo 1)
8. Mr. Alemayehu Daba– OCO House Management, respected senior leader
9. Mr. Ahmed Galchu– Board member, Visionary, & best advisor.

Photo 3 (Infront and first from right to left):
- Mr. Bilisuma Tesgara– Young, Amazing, dedicated Board member.

Dear esteemed leaders,

Can't thank you enough for your tireless efforts and visionary leadership. Your dedication to our community organization is truly inspiring, and all have no doubt that you will continue to uplift and unite our community, regardless of political, religious, and individual differences. Keep pushing forward with your remarkable pace, specially your plan to build North American Large Multi-Purpose Community Center, and it will be true that you'll build a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come. May you be blessed and guided in your endeavors!

Dear community members around DMV and beyond, thank you for supporting and encouraging these leaders, allowing them to showcase their leadership and serve you. Your support means the world!

12/14/2025

Milkoofneerra! Kutannoo koree boordii, Koree manaafi akkasumas cimina hawaasa bal'aatin giddugala guddaa ijaarun keenya mirkanaa'ee jira. Hawaasni naannawa DMV/DC, Maryland fi Virginia, hanga manni kuni ijaaramee dhumutti ija tokkoon rafaa tokko immoo hojii ijaarsa galmaatirraa hin buqqifatu jennee walii galle. Warri kallattii hundumaan deeggarsa gootan ulfaadhaa

12/12/2025

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