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Let's Shine their Ability

Established in 2016, Raeye Children Aid (RCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to offering education and empowerment for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. RCA's mission is to provide access to education, vocational training, and therapeutic programs to children of all ages. With a strong focus on education, RCA provides school supplies for children enrolled in public schools in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It has supported 126 students to date. RCA aims to equip children with the skills they need to succeed in school, develop strong careers, and become active members of their communities. In pursuit of this goal, the organization has established the Raeye Technology program. This program focuses on advancing equity in computer science and STEM education for K-12 students. This initiative aims to inspire and empower students with special needs through an inclusive learning environment that utilizes virtual technology. To date, the Raeye Technology program has successfully completed seven rounds of coding classes for approximately 200 students in the United States. The organization is now proposing to expand this initiative to Ethiopia, to empower even more children with special needs through technology. By working with neglected children in our society, RCA hopes to uplift their futures and provide them with a positive vision for their lives. Join us in supporting this worthwhile work and making a difference in the lives of these children.
Core features

Our goals and missions

Education facilities

Vocational

RCA coding classes

Medical facilities

Vocational

vocational training

Vocational

therapeutic programs

Our events

Upcoming events near you

Event

08 Sep

4th Annual Fundraising Gala

  • 5 p.m. - noon
  • Hilton Hotel, Mark Center Located at 5000 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22311

08 Sep

4th Annual Fundraising Gala

  • 5 p.m. - noon
  • Hilton Hotel, Mark Center Located at 5000 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22311
Team

Our Team

Tsige Tessema

CEO/President/Executive Director

Tsige Tessema is the visionary founder and president of Raeye Children Aid (RCA), who holds an unwavering commitment to ensuring that every child has

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Samson T. Agidie

Vice President

Samson T. Agidie is an expert in the IT field over 20 years of experience specializing in network engineer, access control, Cyber security in IT OT, a

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Kalkidan Tegenu

Secretary

Kalkidan Tegenu is the Secretary at Raeye Children Aid. She holds a BS in Informatics and a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, and is a licensed financ

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Blain Mulugeta-Jackson

Director of Public Relations

Blain Mulugeta-Jackson is the Public Relation and fundraising of Raeye Children Aid. She is a licenced Realtor in the DMV area. Also holds a degree in

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Abebech Zewdie

Finance Director

Abebech Zewdie is the accountant at Raeye Children Aid (RCA) with a Bachelor Degree in Accounting from George Mason University. She brings with her a

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Rekik Tesfaye Tilahun

Education Director

Rekik Tesfaye Tilahun is the Education Director at RCA, with over two decades of experience in the Information Technology field. With a Master's degr

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Mahlet Assefa

Member

Mahlet Assefa is married and a mother of three beautiful children. She is well known in the DMV area for her humanitarian activities. She worked wit

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Mesfen

Volunteer

Born in Addis Ababa and as a son of Ethiopian Airlines parents, grew up in Kenya and Tanzania. I am also a dad to 2 wonderful kids!  I currently wor

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Abebe Feleke

Communication

Children have their own aspirations, needs, challenges, and opportunities. Children with special needs and intellectual disabilities are often misunde

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Yoab Debebe Zewdie

Volunteer

I am Yoab Debebe Zewdie, a certified game developer from Whitehat JR, who volunteers to teach coding to special needs kids at RCA. I have been volunte

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Lale Maru

Volunteer

Lale Maru is the youngest volunteer in RCA. Lale was able to raise $4000 by making her birthday as a no gifts party and insisting her guests not to

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Daniel

Ambasador

Daniel is a compassionate individual with a deep passion for helping others. After years of supporting various causes selflessly, he discovered RCA, a

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Betelehem Tamrat

Volunteer

Betelehem Tamrat, devoted mother of three and passionate about helping people. AWS Cloud Compouting graduate from Northern Virginia Community College

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Rahel Demissie

Volunteer

My name is Rahel Demissie. I am married and have three wonderful sons. I am a certified Microsoft Database Administrator with a degree in Information

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Latest news & blog

Our latest blog

  • April 2, 2023, 12:56 p.m.
  • By: tsige

Making a Difference through Charity

Understanding the Value of Giving Back Charity is a crucial aspect of our society that has the po

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  • March 6, 2024, 5:46 a.m.
  • By: raeye

RAEY Children Aid Volunteer Board members' annual Leadership Meeting

RCA (Raey Children Aid) is a non-profit organization devoted to providing education and empowerment

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