About Us

Our Mission

At Gojo Shelter, our mission is to offer a safe haven for patients in need, ensuring they have access to basic necessities such as shelter, food, and transportation assistance. We strive to alleviate the hardships faced by patients and their families, enabling them to focus on recovery without the added burden of logistical challenges.

Our Impact

Since our inception, Gojo Shelter has supported over 152,100 patients from various regions of Ethiopia. Our efforts have not only provided essential services but have also fostered a sense of community and hope among patients facing challenging times.

We welcome support from individuals and organizations who share our commitment to assisting patients in need. Whether through donations, volunteering, or partnerships, your involvement can make a significant difference in the lives of many.

Our Services

Accommodation

We provide temporary shelter to patients and their caregivers in our compound found at Teklehaimanot Health Center, beside Gola Michael Church, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, offering a comfortable place to stay during theirmedical treatments.

Nutritional Support

At Gojo Shelter, we provide our residents with nutritious, full meals every day, ensuring they have the strength and energy needed to focus on their recovery and well-being

Transportation Assistance

we understand the immense challenges patients face when navigating a new city for medical care. To ease these burdens, we provide reliable transportation assistance tailored to meet their needs.

Our Humble Beginnings

In 2015, Dr. Selamnesh Tsige, a pediatrician at Tikur Anbessa Hospital, witnessed the struggles of rural patients traveling to Addis Ababa for treatment without shelter or food. Driven by compassion, she started an informal feeding program, which later became Gojo Shelter. From these humble beginnings, Gojo has grown into a sanctuary providing accommodation, meals, and transportation assistance, helping thousands focus on healing without the burden of logistical challenges. Here is one of our very first videos in collaboration with our former contributor coca cola.

Leadership Through the Years

Dr. Selamenesh Tsige

Founder & General Assembly Chairperson

Dr. Betelhem Yisak

General Manager and Deputy Chairperson of General Assembly

A Little About Our Founder

Dr. Selamnesh Tsige, a dedicated pediatrician at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, is the compassionate founder of Gojo Shelter. Witnessing the dire conditions faced by patients traveling from rural Ethiopia for medical care, she took action in 2015 by starting an informal feeding program. Her unwavering commitment to easing patients' hardships led to the establishment of Gojo Shelter, where she continues to play an active role in ensuring it serves as a sanctuary for those in need. Dr. Selamnesh’s vision and leadership have transformed countless lives, embodying hope and care for vulnerable communities. And she has been declared 2019's Woman Of Excellence