About us
We are creating a place where Tigray's youth can heal, grow, and thrive
Our Mission
Aksum Marathon is dedicated to empowering youth, particularly women, in Aksum, Tigray, through athletics. By providing access to training, resources, and support, we aim to help these individuals heal from the trauma they have experienced during the Tigray conflict.
Our organization strives to foster resilience, self-confidence, and unity, while promoting the transformative power of sports to rebuild lives, uplift communities, and create a brighter future for the next generation.
Our Vision
To create a thriving, inclusive athletic community in Aksum, Tigray where young women and youth have the opportunity to heal, grow, and excel through sports.
We envision a future where athletics become a tool for empowerment, healing, and leadership, enabling individuals to overcome adversity and inspire positive change in Tigray and beyond.
Our Mission
Aksum Marathon is dedicated to empowering youth, particularly women, in Aksum, Tigray, through athletics. By providing access to training, resources, and support, we aim to help these individuals heal from the trauma they have experienced during the Tigray conflict.
Our organization strives to foster resilience, self-confidence, and unity, while promoting the transformative power of sports to rebuild lives, uplift communities, and create a brighter future for the next generation.
Our Vision
To create a thriving, inclusive athletic community in Aksum, Tigray where young women and youth have the opportunity to heal, grow, and excel through sports.
We envision a future where athletics become a tool for empowerment, healing, and leadership, enabling individuals to overcome adversity and inspire positive change in Tigray and beyond.
We move Further,
together
We want to create a thriving, inclusive athletic community in Aksum, Tigray where young women and youth have the opportunity to heal, grow, and excel through sports.
Marathon Participants
Donations Planned to Be Raised
Youths Expected to Be Supported
our team
Selamawit Gebraragay
Chairwoman
Samrawit Silva
Vice Chairwoman
Helen Behion
Accountant
Sisay Fikadu
Public Relations
Elsa yehdego
Fundraising Manager
Mhretab Araya
Accountant
Desta D.
MIS Technology Director
Daniel Y. Woldu
Public Relations
our team
Selamawit Geberargay
Chairwoman
Samrawit Silva
Vice Chairwoman
Helen Behion
Accountant
Sisay Fikadu
Public Relations
Elsa Yehdego
Fundraising Manager
Mhretab Araya
Accountant
Desta D.
MIS Technology Director
Daniel Y. Woldu
Public Relations
we have donors world wide
We are incredibly grateful to our growing family of supporters from across the world, whose generosity makes our vital work possible. This global solidarity underscores the universal human desire to uplift communities and rebuild futures.
Your support, no matter where you are in the world, directly contributes to our programs in Aksum, helping us provide essential resources, psychosocial support, and opportunities for a brighter future.