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TESFA Weekly Update | 7–9 October 2026
TESFA participated in a community-based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) training organized by UNHCR Ethiopia and ICBS on 7 October, followed by JRS’s World Mental Health Day event on 9 October, where Yafiet Teklemariam introduced TESFA.
We remain committed to refugee inclusion, mental well-being, dignity, and stronger partnerships.
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Together, we build a more inclusive and sustainable future. 
🌍 TESFA Weekly Highlights (September 21 – September 27, 2026)
This week, TESFA Refugees with Disabilities Association advanced partnerships, capacity building, and inclusive support:
🤝 Explored a sustainable bakery grant opportunity with INKOMOKO.
🌐 Joined Ethio-Friends’ partnership & joint project discussions.
📚 Referred 30 refugee students with disabilities to Tomorrow is Better (TiB) for scholastic support. Thank you, TiB! 🙏
🛡️ Participated with 6 staff in JRS’s child protection & community engagement meeting.
💙 We are also at the final stage of securing UNHCR funding to strengthen our work.
Together, we build inclusive, sustainable opportunities for refugees with disabilities.
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TESFA | Capacity Building & Sustainable Business Development
Four TESFA representatives attended the two-day Market Entry and Investment Readiness training coordinated by INKOMOKO on September 8–9, 2026, as a continuation of our previous training sessions.
We are also pleased to share that INKOMOKO is coordinating with donors to support TESFA in establishing a sustainable Bakery Business, following our agreement on this initiative.
We sincerely appreciate INKOMOKO’s continued support and partnership in strengthening TESFA’s sustainability and economic empowerment of refugees with disabilities.
Together, we build a more inclusive and sustainable future.
Strategic Partnership Announcement
TESFA Refugees with Disabilities Association is pleased to announce the signing of a Strategic Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Her Excellency Consultancy Limited (HEC), alongside a One-Year International Partnership, Resource Mobilisation & Institutional Development Plan (September 2026–August 2027).
This partnership aims to strengthen TESFA’s international partnerships, institutional development, resource mobilization, and global visibility, while advancing sustainable solutions for refugees with disabilities.
Together, we look forward to building stronger partnerships and creating greater impact.
TESFA Weekly Highlights (August 28 – September 5, 2026)
This week, TESFA Refugees with Disabilities Association continued strengthening partnerships, supporting vulnerable members, and building capacity.
🤝 Partnership: We had a productive discussion with Kepler Ethiopia on possible cooperation in higher education, training, and scholarship opportunities for refugees with disabilities.
Humanitarian Support: Following an official request from JRS Ethiopia–AAURP, TESFA referred 20 highly vulnerable members who received essential support, including rice, cooking oil, and flour.
Capacity Building: Four TESFA representatives—three Board Members and one Board Supporting Staff—participated in a three-day UNHCR and BoWSA capacity-building training.
📚 Building Capacity for Sustainable Impact
TESFA Refugees with Disabilities Association is committed to continuously strengthening its institutional capacity, knowledge, skills, and partnerships to advance sustainable and inclusive programmes for refugees with disabilities.
During August 2026, TESFA representatives participated in two important capacity-building opportunities: the Grant Writing and Resource Mobilization Training, which strengthened skills in competitive proposal development, partnership building, donor engagement, and resource mobilization; and a UNHCR training on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Prevention, Protection and Referral Pathways, which enhanced participants’ understanding of violence prevention, survivor-centered support, confidentiality, protection, and appropriate referral mechanisms.
Through these learning opportunities, TESFA’s professional volunteer team continues to strengthen its ability to develop quality programmes, mobilize sustainable resources, build strategic partnerships, and promote safer, more inclusive, and protective environments for refugees with disabilities and the wider community.
TESFA sincerely appreciates ReDSS and UNHCR for providing these valuable learning and capacity-building opportunities. We look forward to applying the knowledge gained, strengthening collaboration with partners, and continuing to advance the rights, dignity, inclusion, and empowerment of refugees with disabilities in Ethiopia.
🤝 Stronger Capacity. Stronger Partnerships. Greater Impact.
Email: capacitybuilding@tesfa.com.et
🤝 TESFA and Tomorrow is Better (TiB) Sign Strategic Partnership MoU
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | August 4, 2026
TESFA Refugees with Disabilities Association (TESFA) and Tomorrow is Better (TiB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership and strengthen collaboration in humanitarian and development efforts in Ethiopia.
The MoU was signed by Ms. Ebtesam Khalid, CEO of Tomorrow is Better (TiB), and Mr. Yemane Abraha Tesfay, President of TESFA Refugees with Disabilities Association.
Through this partnership, TESFA and TiB will work together to:
🔹 Strengthen collaboration in humanitarian, development, protection, and inclusion programming
🔹 Promote disability-inclusive programming and ensure the meaningful inclusion of refugees with disabilities
🔹 Strengthen institutional and organizational capacities
🔹 Enhance coordination and knowledge sharing
🔹 Mobilize resources and explore joint opportunities
🔹 Improve the quality, accessibility, and impact of services provided to refugees and asylum seekers in Ethiopia
Email: partnershipsresource@tesfa.com.et
This partnership marks an important step toward building stronger, more inclusive, and sustainable responses that uphold the rights, dignity, wellbeing, and empowerment of refugees and asylum seekers, particularly persons with disabilities.
TESFA is pleased to work alongside TiB and looks forward to translating this partnership into meaningful actions, joint initiatives, and lasting impact for the communities we serve.
Together for inclusion. Together for dignity. Together for a better future. 🤝
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