Empower the Family
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
Proverbs 22:6
OUR MISSION
Empower Family Focused Services (EFFS) is determined to contribute holistically to social, educational, health, cultural, spiritual and civic life of the East African immigrant community in general and Ethiopian youth in particular in South West Washington/Portland (Oregon) area.
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The multi-layered support provided by EFFS makes community and critical connections possible for first- and second-generation who face all of the challenges of building a life in a new place (America).
OUR VISION
EFFS envisions in raising a vibrant and active Ethiopian Community by investing resources in the second generation.
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Play a meaningful role to empower, mold, guide and mentor the next generation of Ethiopians to be educated, responsible, law-abiding and respectable citizens of society.
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Extending advocacy services which focus on critical needs in our community, particularly in equitable education, and healthcare services. This will be achieved by establishing close partnership with schools, government agencies, employment agencies, healthcare providers and other non-government organizations.
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Work on initiatives to support on long-term challenges including education, healthcare and housing disparities among the immigrant population in general
OUR VALUES
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Respect diversity including ethnicity, religion and political viewpoint of our community members.
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Hold ourselves accountable to operate and serve the community with integrity and transparency.
Sunday school(partial) , 2010
Ethiopian American Family Forum
"Family is not an important thing. It's everything." - Michael J. Fox
visions
“A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove... but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child.”Forest E. Witcraft
Here at Ethiopian Family Forum, we are driven by a single goal; to contribute our best to make a difference in raising the next generation.
In America , this land of opportunities, we can tap the resources and raise our children to become the next responsible leaders who can also play key roles in transforming their country of origin.
Here are few of our visions as a roadmap:
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Empower and equip families with life and parenting skills.Organize family focused workshops.
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Identify resources and help students succeed academically :
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Based on their ability, aptitude and interest, collaborate to find their unique pathway to college/career
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Guide students for college success ( ACT,SAT, explore scholarship opportunities , college admission guidance, etc.)
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Instill spiritual and moral values in our children by involving them in local community services
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Arrange volunteer opportunities to serve their country of origin (Ethiopia) during high school or college summer breaks.
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Networking with local, national and international youth of Ethiopian origin and explore opportunities to share resources.
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Teaching young children their Ethiopian heritage ( history, culture, and languages).
Want to join our efforts but not sure where to start? Partner with Us and take advantage of this incredible opportunity to lend your support. It’s a great way to contribute to our cause, and every little bit counts towards paving the path for a better tomorrow. Get in touch with us today for more details about how you can partner with us.
Partners
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Local schools (clark county/Portland area)
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Local government offices
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Non - government organizations
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Philanthropic organizations
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private companies
The power of family
Reinforcing our Commitment
Empowering these young children to become the next leaders. With access to the right resources, people can become empowered by their own abilities and gain the confidence to fulfill their potential. Learn more about our work by getting in touch with our team today.
Summer camp, 2009
Facility/logistics needed
Computer Lab /printing
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Research and homework
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New immigrants can learn computer skills
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printing helpful materials
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Networking
Conference rooms
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study/quiet rooms
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After school tutoring rooms
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Meeting rooms with projectors
Volunteers (see the form/requirements)
Teaching/mentoring individuals
Sundy school ,2010
Portland/Seattle youth conference ,Seattle, 2011
Some youth program outcomes
Ethiopian /Eritrean youth in the community
(promote academic excellence)
-Zero drop outs from high school
-100% college /university admission rate
-90% BA/BS graduation rate
-25% or more in national Honors Society
- create scholarship and grants networking
-create awareness the importance of education to the community by recognizing all 12th and college level graduates annually.
Long term goals
Reinforcing our Commitment
With this initiative, our goal is to promote great opportunities for those in need. With access to the right resources, people can become empowered by their own abilities and gain the confidence to fulfill their potential. Learn more about our work by getting in touch with our team today.
“One is not always happy when one is good; but one is always good when one is happy”
Oscar Wilde
Empower Family Focused Services
Worku Negussie
16415 NE 68th st , Vancouver WA 98682
(360) 735 0204
empowerfamilyfocusedservices@gmail.com
https://www.familyfocusedcommunity.com
Get Involved
Your support is important to our work at Ethiopian Family Forum. There are many ways you can contribute towards our causes, and every little bit that you commit goes a long way in helping us fulfill our mission. Learn more about how you can get involved and take advantage of the opportunity to do some good.
Partner with Us
Help Us Soar
Want to join our efforts but not sure where to start? Partner with Us and take advantage of this incredible opportunity to lend your support. It’s a great way to contribute to our cause, and every little bit counts towards paving the path for a better tomorrow. Get in touch with us today for more details about how you can help.
Volunteer Your Time
Show Your Support
This is one of the simplest ways to help out our cause. We believe the best way for our initiatives to be successful is for the community to actively get involved. This is an easy and efficient way of contributing to the great work we do at Ethiopian Family Forum. Get in touch with any questions about how you can Volunteer Your Time today.