Zewditu Getachew Foundation
(ZGF)

Legacy of kindness

Zewditu Getachew Foundation (ZGF) stands as a tribute to the enduring legacy of the late Zewditu Getachew. Founded through the visionary efforts of her husband, Prof. Tsige Gebre-Mariam and established with the unwavering support of her family, the Foundation embodies a commitment to honour and preserve the impactful contributions of Zewditu Getachew.Her Family members are committed to continue her humanitarian practices - humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence, and thus founded this charity organization. May she rest in peace and her philanthropic legacy prevail for generations to come.

Our mission

Dedicated to combat breast cancer

Zewditu Getachew Foundation (ZGF) is an Ethiopian organization dedicated to improving awareness of breast cancer, fostering early detection, and supporting access to quality-proven treatment to those affected by breast cancer.

Our

Objectives

Zewditu Getachew Foundation (ZGF) is a local organization, registered and accorded legal personality as of 05 September 2023 (Reg. No. 6974) in accordance with Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Authority for Civil Society Organizations, Proclamation No. 1113/2019).Our objectives are the following:

Awareness

Improve awareness about breast cancer among the society, especially women that early detection and treatment of breast cancer can save lives

Education

Contribute to raising public awareness of breast cancer prevention, pre-cancer diagnosis, and treatment after the disease occurs

Counseling

Together with stakeholders, provide support for breast cancer patients to receive adequate counselling

information

Make a concerted effort to inform society about developments in breast cancer treatments.

Access to Treatment

Together with stakeholders, improve access to quality-proven treatment for breast cancer patients.

Our

Current projects

ZGF is currently undertaking two projects, one on generating primary data, and the second one on review and analysis of published manuscripts, as listed below.

Mixed

Study

Breast Cancer Awareness and Practice among Female Community Members of Kirkos Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Systemic

Review and Meta-Analysis

Perception, Awareness, Knowledge, and Attitude (PAKA) towards Breast Cancer in Ethiopia

how to

support us

Appreciating your support to the Mission of Zewditu Getachew Foundation, you may donate financial and/or material support.

Financial support

You may donate your financial support to our foundation's dedicated bank account specified below:Name of Beneficiary: Zewditu Getachew Foundation
Name of the Bank: Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
BIC/Swift code: CBETETAA
Branch: Bole Kelebet
Account No: 1000 568 802 528

Material support

You may call and inform us about material support you would like to extend. One of our staff can collect the material.Or you may send us a notice via: tsigegm@zewditugetachew.orgOr
Zewditu Getachew Foundation
P. O. Box 31708
Addis Ababa

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Contact us

You can reach us via the following address:Prof. Tsige Gebre-Mariam
Executive Director - Zewditu Getachew Foundation
Email: tsigegm@zewditugetachew.org
Alternative email: tsigegwm@gmail.com
Cell phone: +251 911 242 095


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