Meet our team
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Ethiopiaid is run by a small, experienced team based in Canada.
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Our Team
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Sharon Elliott
CEO Ethiopiaid Canada
Sharon brings almost ten years of strategic oversight, fundraising innovation and leadership in her role as CEO of Ethiopiaid Canada. She works with staff, supporters and stakeholders in Canada and Ethiopia to champion the voice of the vulnerable and advance locally-sourced education and healthcare in Ethiopia.
As CEO of Ethiopiaid Canada, Sharon leads a passionate team focused on sustainable change and transparent results. As a mother, she is particularly concerned for the welfare of children and women around the world, and is driven to use her fundraising experience to advance Ethiopiaid’s core vision of health and hope for all.
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Samantha Ayienga
Donor Engagement and Fundraising Officer
Samantha joined the team as a Donor Engagement and Fundraising Officer. Her professional expertise lies in building meaningful relationships with donors and driving impactful fundraising initiatives.
With a blend of creativity, communication skills, and a passion for making a difference, Samantha is committed to her role and continuously seeks new ways to engage and inspire her community.
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Aditya
Grant Manager
Aditya is a part-time grants manager that supports Ethiopiaid with institutional fundraising. His role entails scanning and researching funding opportunities, applying to grants, and stewarding funder relationships. He also actively supports our local partners in applying for regional-level grants.
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Nunya Mensah
Finance Officer
Nunya joined the team as a part-time Operations and Finance Officer in July 2023. Nunya’s core belief centers around living for the benefit of others and striving to create positive change in the lives of the less privileged.
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Our Board of Directors
Ethiopiaid Canada is governed by a Board of Directors who are responsible for regulatory compliance, risk management, transparency and corporate policy. Each member of our Board is a volunteer who lends their professional expertise for the good of our cause.
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Latest News
Maternal Mortality in Ethiopia
29 January 2026
Why the Afar region is one of the deadliest places to give birth in Ethiopia.
In Memory of our Founder, Sir Alec Reed
8 December 2025
It is with sadness that we announce Sir Alec Reed CBE, founder of Ethiopiaid and “the man who revolutionized philanthropy”, has died aged 91.
Faatuma's Story: A Story of Pain, Awakening, and Hope (Summer 2025 Appeal)
12 June 2025
Faatuma’s story is a powerful reminder of the devastating impact of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) on young girls in Ethiopia. Subjected to the mo...
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