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 implementing three research projects aimed at advancing breast cancer awareness, early detection, and psychosocial care in Ethiopia.
Mixed
Study
Breast Cancer Awareness and Practice among Female Community Members of Kirkos Sub-City, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaPublication: Mulu AF, Mohammed E, Shimels T, Gedif TF, Gebre-Mariam T. Rising Public Health Concern: Breast Cancer Awareness, Attitude, and Screening Practices among Community Members in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Ethiopian Journal of Health Development. 2025;39(4).
Systemic
Review and Meta-Analysis
Perception, Awareness, Knowledge, and Attitude (PAKA) towards Breast Cancer in EthiopiaPublication: Shimels T, Issa AB, Mulu AF, Gedif TF, Gebre-Mariam T. Perception, Awareness, Knowledge, and Attitude (PAKA) Towards Breast Cancer in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Primary Care & Community Health. 2025;16.
ETH-EMBRACE
A collaborative project between the University of Bern, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (WPA Collaborating Centre), Switzerland, and the Zewditu Getachew Foundation, Ethiopia.The project aims to “Enhance Awareness, Psychosocial Support, and Mental Health Services for Breast Cancer Patients” while fostering sustainable academic collaboration, capacity building, and knowledge exchange between the two institutions.
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
News and Events
Subscribe to our
Newsletter
infographics
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
Office: Kirkos Sub-City, Woreda 01, Bambis, Afework Building, Room 205
For more frequent updates, follow us on Instagram.
© 2026 Zewditu Getachew Foundation