FAQ’s

General FAQ’s

Find quick answers to your most common questions.

Wass Foundation serves as a national charity platform that connects donors with verified nonprofit organizations across Ethiopia.
We provide transparency, monitoring, and follow-up for donations, ensuring that every contribution reaches its intended purpose.
We also support collaboration among charities through events, awareness programs, and community initiatives.

Wass Foundation operates in 22 Mazoriya, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and works with verified charity partners across multiple regions in the country.
Our main office address and contact information are listed on our Contact Us page.

Our main office is located in 120 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10044, USA, and we manage programs across multiple regions worldwide. While our headquarters handle overall operations and strategy, we work closely with local partners and field teams to ensure our efforts are culturally relevant, effective, and responsive to local needs.

You can contact us through several channels:

  • Email: wasefoundation@gmail.com

  • Phone: +251-946-000-111

  • Online: Use our contact form on the website for general inquiries, press requests, or support.
    We aim to respond within 24–48 hours during business days.

Yes. Wass Foundation is a legally registered non-profit and charity organization in Ethiopia, operating under Ethiopian law to promote transparency, trust, and collaboration among charities and donors.

Donation FAQ’s

Everything you need to know about giving and how your support makes a difference.

Yes. Wass Foundation is a legally registered non-profit organization in Ethiopia. Donations made to the Foundation are used exclusively for charitable purposes and may qualify for tax deductions in accordance with Ethiopian tax laws.
(Please consult your local tax authority or accountant for specific eligibility.)

Absolutely. You can choose to make a one-time or recurring donation through our website. Recurring donations allow you to continuously support your preferred causes or charity organizations automatically every month.

All donations are securely transferred to verified charities and community projects listed on the Wass Foundation platform.
We ensure full transparency and follow-up — every contribution is tracked, and donors receive updates on how their funds are making an impact.

Yes, you can make a donation in honor or memory of another person.
You’ll have the option to provide their name and a personalized message during the donation process, and we can send an acknowledgment or certificate upon request.

We accept multiple payment options for your convenience, including:

  • Bank transfer (ETB or USD)

  • Credit and debit cards

  • Mobile money services (e.g., Telebirr, CBE Birr)

  • International payment gateways for global donors

Charity FAQ’s

Learn more about our mission, programs, and how we create impact.

Wass Foundation supports a wide range of humanitarian and community development causes across Ethiopia.
Our focus areas include poverty reduction, health and wellness, education and empowerment, clean water and sanitation, and community rebuilding initiatives.
We work with verified local charities that align with these goals to create lasting impact.

We prioritize communities identified as most in need through local assessments, charity partner reports, and government data.
Our goal is to ensure that every donation goes where it can make the greatest difference — improving lives, access to basic services, and long-term sustainability.

We monitor and evaluate all funded projects through regular reporting, site visits, and impact assessments from our partner organizations.
Wass Foundation emphasizes transparency and accountability, ensuring donors receive updates and visible results from their contributions.

Yes. Collaboration is at the heart of our mission.
Wass Foundation partners with registered charities, NGOs, private organizations, and government bodies to maximize resources, avoid duplication, and strengthen Ethiopia’s social impact network.

Yes — we welcome donor and volunteer visits to project sites in partnership with our local charities.
Visits are organized in coordination with our foundation team to ensure safety, transparency, and proper documentation.
Interested individuals can contact us in advance to schedule an official visit.