About Us

HOPE is a non-profit organization, born out of passion and commitment to addressing mental health and drug addiction among the Ethiopian community.  With thousands migrating to the US and raising families that are first-generation, there is a loss in translation as they navigate life through two entirely separate sets of lenses. Attempting to maintain traditional beliefs and provide an opportunity to a better way of life while also adjusting to a new lifestyle quickly becomes a matter of when, not if, a clash of cultures will collide. As this change takes place, mental health challenges such as depression, addiction, and anxiety can present themselves, all taboo issues in the Ethiopian community, they dare not be discussed. HOPE's desire is to tackle these matters by creating platforms for those individuals struggling and those caring for them, providing a safe and transparent place to begin a journey of healing.