The Waljaalladhaa Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of the Dogano Community by focusing on education and providing access to basic necessities. Established in 2015 by the children of Tadesse Lemu after his passing, the foundation honors his wish for his family to “love one another,” which inspired its name, Waljaalladhaa, meaning “Love one another”
in Oromiffa.
Tadesse Lemu’s devotion to the Dogano Community began years before the foundation’s creation. During his lifetime, he helped finance and build a community church, Yedogano Bille Bethel Mekane Yesus, serving the spiritual needs of Dogano’s residents. He later helped construct a pre-school for local children. After his passing, his children carried forward his vision by completing the school’s expansion, adding classrooms, a playground, and ensuring the continued support of school staff salaries.
Waljaalladhaa Foundation was founded to sustain these community projects and address future needs. With the assistance of donors and volunteers, the foundation continues to strengthen the Dogano Community, ensuring that vital resources and services reach those who need them most.
In 2022, the Foundation completed its most ambitious initiative to date: the Water Project. This effort significantly expanded access to clean water in the Dogano Community, positively impacting the health and well-being of the community.
Through all its work, Waljaalladhaa remains steadfast in its mission to uplift the Dogano Community. Check the website below if you’d like to help secure a brighter future for this community and ensure that Mr. Lemu’s legacy of compassion and love lives on.