Harari American Community
Nonprofit Organization
Serving the community with purpose and compassion
HAC is built to unlock potential—starting with youth, community, and opportunity. We believe strong communities grow from empowered people, so we create spaces where discipline is trained, confidence is earned, and futures are strengthened through fitness, mentorship, and education support. From expanding access to quality training facilities to opening doors for scholarships and community initiatives, HAC turns ambition into action and goals into real outcomes. Together, we rise stronger
At HAC, we empower Harari youth in Ethiopia to grow stronger in body, mind, and purpose. Through fitness training, mentorship, and educational support, young people gain confidence, discipline, and direction for their future. We have proudly facilitated a fully modern gym center in the center of Harar, creating a safe place where youth can train, connect, and believe in their potential. Alongside scholarships and community activities, our programs inspire teamwork, leadership, and lifelong healthy habits — helping every participant rise and give back to their community.
HAC supports the growth and future of Harari youth in Ethiopia through fitness, mentorship, scholarships, and community programs. Your contribution helps maintain our modern gym center in the center of Harar and provides safe opportunities for youth to learn, grow, and succeed. Together, we can strengthen confidence, health, and education for the next generation.
Email: Harariamericancommunity@gmail.com
Address: P.O. BOX 1551, Fort Washington, MD 20749
Our mission is to empower Harari youth in Ethiopia through fitness, mentorship, and educational support that builds confidence, discipline, and opportunity. Our vision is a strong and united community where every young person has access to safe training spaces, quality education, and the guidance needed to grow into healthy, capable, and responsible leaders.
Our Board of Directors is composed of dedicated leaders and respected professionals committed to guiding our mission with integrity and vision. **Dr. Afendi Ziad, Gessi Shekib Duri, Gessi Abrahim Mohamed, Gessi Abdulhafiz Yusuf, Dr. Salahadin Sheriff, and Gessi Abdullahi Yusuf** bring diverse experience in community service, leadership, and advocacy. Through their collaboration and stewardship, they help ensure our organization remains accountable, responsive, and focused on creating meaningful impact.
Become part of HAC and help build a stronger future for Harari youth in Ethiopia. Membership connects you to a community committed to health, mentorship, education, and positive change. By joining, you directly support youth programs. Members are encouraged to participate in community activities, volunteer efforts, and program development while helping sustain a safe and inspiring environment for young people to grow.
Dear Harari Brothers and Sister Our community has always been strongest when we stand together. Today, we have an opportunity to invest in something that will benefit our youth for generations to come. The UMEYA IT Learning Center will provide Harari youth with access to computers, internet, technology education, programming, and career-building skills that are essential in today's world. Just as the UMEYA Gym has helped our youth build healthy bodies, the IT Learning Center will help them build bright minds and create opportunities for higher education, employment, and leadership. This is not simply a building—it is an investment in the future of our community. We humbly ask every member of the Harari diaspora to support this mission by donating through GoFundMe or Zelle. No contribution is too small. If every family gives what they can, together we can open the doors of this center and provide our youth with the tools they need to succeed. Your generosity today will create opportunities that will benefit countless young Hararis for years to come. Together, let us leave a lasting legacy of education, hope, and empowerment. Please donate, share this campaign with your family and friends, and help us build a brighter future for Harari youth. Harari American Community (HAC) https://www.gofundme.com/manage/building-futures-harari-youth-it-center/fundraiser Zelle Abrahim Mohamed +1 (443) 472-6450
UMEYA is a youth-focused initiative under HAC created to uplift and empower Harari youth in Ethiopia. We believe young people thrive when they have the right support, positive guidance, and opportunities to build confidence and skills. UMEYA brings youth together through programs that encourage personal growth, leadership, discipline, and community responsibility. Through fitness activities, mentorship, education support, and community engagement, UMEYA helps young people develop strong habits and a clear sense of purpose. Our goal is to create a generation of Harari youth who are healthy, motivated, and prepared to lead in school, in their careers, and in their community.
Join UMEYA and be part of building a stronger future for Harari youth.
What UMEYA Offers
Join us each week for an educational lesson with Ustaz Ahmed Duri, specially designed for Harari youth in the Harari language. These sessions aim to shape character, uplift young people, and expand their understanding and thinking ability. The lessons provide practical guidance for everyday life in a respectful and supportive learning environment where youth can grow in knowledge, discipline, and positive values.
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