About

Mujejeguwa Loka Women Development Association (MLWDA) is an Ethiopian Residents Charity. It started its community-based development initiatives earlier on in 1996 Although the association obtained its legal registration with the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Ministry of Justice in 2002\03, and has been in existence for over 8 years starting as a relatively small organization, based in the Metekel Zone of the Benishangul-Gumuz National Regional State. Mujejeguw Loka in the Gumuz language means ‘down light’; where Mujejeguwa stands for ‘down’ and the Loka for ‘light’. Today, MLWDA is one of the indigenous NGO in the region as well in Ethiopia.

The Founder:TIRHAS MEZGEBE is the founder and initiator of MLWDA. She as been a huge inspiration and has also been recognized for her works in this initiative by different organization. Please visit the following documented sites for her works and recognition.

http://www.ethiopianwomenunleashed.org/database/tirhas-mezgebe/:- was mentioned on the article.
http://www.awib.org.et/woe-2015/woe-2014/item/639-tirhas-mezgebe-the-woman-who-ensures-no-woman-dies-while-giving-birth.html:- was mentioned on the article.
Tirhas Mezgebe – A woman invested in no woman dying while giving birth:
Who’s Who – Tirhas Mezgebe Improving Lives of Women in Ethiopian Benshangul Gumuz:
http://esap2.org.et/we-congratulate-two-of-our-social-accountability-implementing-partners-dr-bogalech-gebre-from-kmg-and-tirhas-mezgebe-from-mujejegwa-lokanewa-on-their-awibs-women-of-excellence-award/
What’s New , Bego sew award ceremony;

“The Hidden Leader”:Trihas Mezgebe founder and executive director: history along vision inception and formation of MLWDA funded by CSSP one of the long partners in making a difference in Benishangul-Gumuz.

MLWDA BEING PART OF PRIMARY AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION

Trailblazers Protecting and Advancing Rights of Women and Girls Among the Five recognized:-

Trhas Mezgebe Documentary 2019

Vision

To see the Benshangul Gumuz people empowered socially, and economically. To witness children particularly girls get access to basic social services.

Mission

Improved women and children health status.
Promote basic social services such as education and health posts.
Advocate for the protection and rehabilitation of the environment

Goals

To contribute to the regional effort in addressing issues of all forms of children and women health complications and support the capacity of the government institutions to enhance the capacity of women and children.