Casting Crowns
For a Better Tomorrow

Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives

Community Development Health & Education Women's Empowerment Child Care Community Development Health & Education Women's Empowerment Child Care
Community Development Health & Education Women's Empowerment Child Care Community Development Health & Education Women's Empowerment Child Care

2015

Established (E.C.)

About Our NGO

Casting Crowns Charitable Organization

Established on 21/05/2015 E.C. and registered on February 27, 2023 as a local organization (Registry Number 6697) under the Civil Society Organizations Proclamation No. 1113/2019.

Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives

  • Supporting orphans and the needy, women’s and children’s development, women’s rights, and rehabilitation of persons with disabilities.
Our Approach

From Understanding to Meaningful Action

Through careful planning, collaboration, and transparent execution, we turn insights into practical initiatives that create lasting, positive impact where it matters most.

Our Vision

To see a thriving Ethiopian society where all individuals have access to opportunities, resources, and services necessary for dignified, productive lives, free from poverty and social injustice.

  • Casting Crowns Charitable Organization — For a Better Tomorrow.

Our Mission

To empower vulnerable individuals and communities in Ethiopia through innovative programs focused on capacity development, social protection, sustainable livelihoods, education, health, food security, and infrastructure improvement — thereby fostering resilient and self-reliant populations.

  • To support community unity, good neighborliness, and development in all aspects of society.

Our Values

Philosophy / MottoSupport striving communities in Ethiopia to thrive.

  • A local charitable organization (COC) registered in Ethiopia.
  • integrity
  • Inclusivity
  • Collaboration
  • Sustainability
  • Innovative

Our Thematic Areas

  • Protection: Our programs provide safety nets and support systems to vulnerable populations, including women, children, persons with disabilities, and the elderly.
  • Food Security::Addressing hunger and malnutrition through targeted agricultural interventions and nutrition education.
  • Education: Enhancing access to quality education for children and youth, especially in underserved communities.
  • Sustainable Livelihoods: We promote income-generating activities and entrepreneurship to reduce poverty and dependency.
  • Protection: We design and implement capacity-building initiatives aimed at equipping individuals, community groups, and institutions with knowledge, skills, and tools to improve livelihoods and governance.
Our Impact

Our Registration & Certeficate

certeficate

Registered as a local organization on February 27, 2023 with Registry Number 6697, in accordance with the Civil Society Organizations Proclamation No. 1113/2019.

6697+

Registry Number

Registered local organization, Registry Number 6697.

2015+

Founded (E.C.)

Founded 21/05/2015 E.C.

2015+

Established (E.C.)

6697 Registry Number

What We Do

What We Do

We work on community development; support for the poor and needy; care for children without families; women’s rights and empowerment; support and rehabilitation of persons with disabilities; and community health and education.

Protecting Society’s Rights

To protect society’s rights and interests, and support community unity and good governance.

Women’s Rights and Child Care

Supporting women’s rights and empowerment, and care for children without families.

Health, Education and Livelihoods

Working on community health and education, and livelihood skills such as mushroom training.

How We Work

How the Organization Is Structured

The organization is structured with a Board, an Executive Director, an Auditor, an Accounting Officer, a Cashier, and other staff, as set out in the founding document.

Board

The Board is the highest organ of the organization.

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Executive Director

The Executive Director manages the work of the organization.

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Finance and Staff

Accounting Officer, Cashier, Auditor, and other staff support the work.

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Our Causes

Our Registered Objectives

The founding document sets out objectives including community development, care for children without families, women’s rights, support for persons with disabilities, and community health and education.

Women's Rights and Empowerment

Supporting women’s rights and the development of women and children.

Community Health

Working on community health and related activities.

Community Education

Working on community education and related activities.

Support for Persons with Disabilities

Supporting and rehabilitating persons with disabilities.

Our Expert Team

Founders of the Organization

The founding document names Ato Abayneh Alemayehu Takele and W/ro Haregewoin Alemayehu Takele as the organization’s founders.

  • Founder

Ato Abayneh Alemayehu

  • Founder

W/ro Haregewoin Alemayehu

Ato Dejene Abera  Chairman of the Board
  • Chairman of the Board

Ato Dejene Abera

  • Deputy Board Chairman

W/rt Addisalem Enyew

  • Board Secretary and Member

Ato Major G/Sillase

  • Auditor

Ato Fekadu Gerba

  • Board Member

W/ro Etagegne Yigzaw

  • Finance Manager

W/ro Fikrte Tesfaye

  • Accountant

W/rt Yenenesh Shefine

  • Board Member

W/ro Firehiwot Gossaye

CCCO Founders and Board members
Frequently Asked Questions

About Casting Crowns Charitable Organization

Casting Crowns Charitable Organization is a local charitable organization in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Registry Number 6697. For a Better Tomorrow.

To protect society’s rights and interests; support the poor and needy; support community development; care for children without families; and work on community health, education, peace, and good governance.

Office No. 313, Haile Garment, between Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Kotari Condominium Branch and NOC Fuel Station, Wereda 01, Nifas Silk Lafto Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Registered on February 27, 2023 as a local organization with Registry Number 6697, under the Civil Society Organizations Proclamation No. 1113/2019. Established 21/05/2015 E.C.

Nifas Silk-Lafto Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Sululta Town, Sheger City, Oromia, Ethiopia

Ato Abayneh Alemayehu Takele and W/ro Haregewoin Alemayehu Takele, named in the founding document.

Board, Executive Director, Auditor, Accounting Officer, Cashier, and other staff, as set out in the founding document.

Support for the poor and needy; care for children without families; women’s rights and empowerment; support for persons with disabilities; community health and education; and mushroom training.