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Baalu Girma Foundation . Po Box 530892 Livonia, MI 48153. Foundation Fact Sheet. Founded: February 14, 2009 Tax status: non-profit- 501(C)(3) The Foundation operates in: Ethiopia & USA Current board members: Meskerem Baalu Girma – President Zelalem Baalu Girma – Secretary
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Baalu Girma Foundation Po Box 530892 Livonia, MI 48153
Foundation Fact Sheet • Founded: February 14, 2009 • Tax status: non-profit-501(C)(3) • The Foundation operates in: Ethiopia & USA • Current board members: • Meskerem Baalu Girma – President • Zelalem Baalu Girma – Secretary • Mesfin Feleke - Treasurer
Our Mission • Empowering journalists & creative writers • The Foundation believes: • Creative writing and journalism professions play vital roles in our lives by: • Engaging & expanding our imagination • Adding insight & understanding to our world-view • Helping us protect and preserve important values
Our Vision • Partners: We will work hard to foster mutual respect and collaboration. We will remain responsive and accountable – and expect the same in return • Programs: We will offer programs that will continue to be stimulating and relevant. Working with our partners, we will invest in innovative ideas to empower others. The foundation will be a powerful resource. • Associates: We believe people are our most important asset. We will create a work environment where people have opportunity to learn, seek challenges, and be reward for their accomplishments.
Vision Continued… • Participants: We pledge to treat everyone with respect and fairness. It is our wish and belief that people will use their knowledge and personal advancement to do greater good for others. • Management: We realize we make mistakes. We also believe it is more important to learn from our mistakes. We will remain open-minded, continually invest in our learning, and commit to learning from the best.
Our Guiding Principles • Passion for what we do & relentless pursuit to be better • Attracting those who are committed to their own success and are driven by service to others • Building an organization that encourages learning & creative thinking • Maintaining expertise & focus • Integrity, encouraging diversity, and enterprising attitude
Organizational Strategies • Partnerships • Acquiring, developing, and maintaining leadership talent • Working with clear & measurable goals • Adopting proven and innovative methodologies
Programs in Development • Distance Learning Opportunities • Grant writing • Professional Development Programs • Scholarship Assistance