Urgent Action

Emergency Humanitarian Appeal: Mobilizing critical aid for displaced communities in Amhara.

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Who We Are

Federation of Amharas in North America

FANA unites grassroots Amhara civil society organizations across the United States and Canada to champion human rights, foster civic engagement, document state-sanctioned atrocities, and deliver transparent humanitarian relief.

Our Mission

To defend, protect, and advocate for the survival, fundamental human rights, civil liberties, and dignity of the Amhara people through coordinated international diplomacy, rigorous documentation, and humanitarian action.

Our Vision

A future where all Amharas live free from persecution, targeted violence, and ethnic marginalization, endowed with equal democratic representation, security, and economic self-determination.

Strategic Roadmap

Our Four Core Pillars of Action

Guiding our legal, diplomatic, and humanitarian engagements worldwide.

Genocide Prevention & Human Rights Documentation

Deploying forensic witness testimonies, verifiable incident dossiers, and satellite documentation to international courts, UN bodies, and independent inquiry panels.

Congressional & International Diplomacy

Briefing lawmakers, foreign ministries, and human rights rapporteurs across Washington D.C., Ottawa, Geneva, and Brussels on civilian protection policies.

Rapid Emergency Humanitarian Relief

Direct aid mobilization to internally displaced persons (IDPs), emergency trauma surgical kits, and famine relief in blocked Amhara districts.

Diaspora Civic Mobilization & Youth Empowerment

Uniting grassroots diaspora associations into a cohesive, democratic coalition advocating with unified voice and purpose.

Democratic Bylaws & Leadership

Leadership & Governance Structure

FANA operates as a registered non-profit organization under a democratic charter ratified by delegates of its founding member organizations.

Executive Directorate & Chair

Strategic coalitions, diplomatic engagement, and public advocacy.

Elected Executive Body

Secretariat for Human Rights & Legal Affairs

Forensic atrocity documentation, legal dossiers, and international court submissions.

Elected Executive Body

Humanitarian Aid & Relief Operations

Supply lines, internally displaced persons (IDP) coordination, and direct vetted distribution.

Elected Executive Body

Government Relations & Policy Office

Congressional briefings, parliamentary liaisons in the U.S. and Canada, and sanctions advocacy.

Elected Executive Body

Treasury & Compliance Oversight

Independent financial auditing, non-profit transparency, and donor accountability.

Elected Executive Body
Charter & Non-Profit Bylaws

FANA Constitution and Governance Bylaws

Our bylaws guarantee non-partisan governance, annual financial audits, equal representation across member organizations, and strict compliance guidelines.

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Member Organizations & Regional Chapters

FANA is powered by 14 member organizations and chapters across North America. Visit their individual websites or official Facebook pages below.

Washington D.C. • Maryland • Northern Virginia (DMV)

Washington Area Association of Amhara (WAAA)

Regional community mobilization, local congressional outreach, civic engagement, and humanitarian aid.

National • Washington D.C. & Charlotte, NC

Amhara Association of America (AAA)

Congressional briefings, international diplomacy, forensic human rights investigations, and policy advocacy.

North America Professional Coalition

Amhara Professionals Union (APU)

Multidisciplinary research, expert witness testimony, legal dossiers, and institutional policy analysis.

Chicago, IL & Greater Midwest

Amhara Association of Chicago (AAC)

Midwest coalition building, civic symposiums, community mobilization, and human rights advocacy.

San Diego & Southern California

Amhara Association of California (San Diego)

Grassroots civic engagement, community solidarity, cultural heritage, and humanitarian awareness.

Detroit & Ann Arbor, MI

Amhara Association of Michigan

State-level community engagement, cultural heritage, youth empowerment, and humanitarian aid drives.

Denver & Aurora, CO

Amhara Association of Colorado

Civic empowerment, congressional outreach, refugee assistance, and regional solidarity rallies.

Las Vegas, NV

Amhara Association of Nevada

Community mobilization, public awareness events, and coordination with national advocacy coalitions.

Atlanta, GA • Southeast Region

Amhara Association in Georgia

Community coordination, civic education, humanitarian fundraising drives, and advocacy.

Portland & Beaverton, OR • Pacific Northwest

Amhara Association of Oregon (AAO)

Pacific Northwest regional advocacy, cultural preservation, and emergency aid coordination.

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX & Southwest

Amhara People Civic Organization (Dallas, TX)

Civic education, community empowerment, grassroots organizing, and humanitarian relief.

Boston, MA & Greater New England

Amhara Association of New England

Regional diaspora advocacy, educational forums, civic rallies, and human rights awareness.

Phoenix, AZ & Southwest Region

Amhara Association of Arizona

Grassroots organizing, community assistance, and constituent congressional advocacy.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Amhara Community in Sioux Falls, SD

Local community support, refugee resettlement integration, and humanitarian drives.

Affiliate Your Local Organization with FANA

Grassroots Amhara cultural associations, human rights working groups, and civic leagues wishing to join FANA as an accredited member organization can submit credentials to our secretariat.