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Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association(Ewla)

Community Development Kirkos, Addis Ababa Reg: 1113-1128
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53
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association(Ewla)

The "We Cannot Wait: towards an inclusive and diverse women’s movement in the Greater Horn of Africa project represents an entirely Southern-led consortium of organizations that are explicitly focused on women’s empowerment throughout the Greater Horn of Africa (GHoA). The consortium works in the following countries: Somalia, Uganda, Sudan, South Sudan, and Ethiopia.The project aims at strengthening women’s leadership and participation in (political) decision-making and strengthening women’s economic empowerment and improving the economic climate for women's participation. The project is targeted at women's rights activists and organizations. Project strategies include capacity building for effective advocacy, linking women's rights activists and organizations for a common agenda and action, and improving their access to advocacy platforms are among the project's tactics.

Founded
Headquarters
Kirkos, Addis Ababa
Foundation type
Charitable Association
Size
small

Verified registration

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

ACSO Registered

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Ethiopia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 53
Peer average: 48

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for ACSO deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association(Ewla) with a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has verified ACSO registration for this organization, which few comparable organizations hold. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for fewer than 1% of community development charities in Ethiopia, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 3,258 community development charities in Ethiopia it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association(Ewla) is a registered community development nonprofit based in Kirkos, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Ethiopia. It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its registration number is 1113-1128. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration on the Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO) register, which means it is on Ethiopia's federal CSO register (July 2023 re-registration list); this is a registration record, not a quality rating. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $243K in annual revenue.

Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association(Ewla)'s official registration number is 1113-1128, as recorded in the national registry of Ethiopia.

Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association(Ewla) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 53 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Ethiopia is 48/100.

Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association(Ewla) is located in Kirkos, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.

Based on official tax filings, Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association(Ewla) has $243K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association(Ewla) is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Ethiopia. It operates as a Charitable Association. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $243K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association(Ewla) holds registration on the Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO) register, which means it is on Ethiopia's federal CSO register (July 2023 re-registration list); this is a registration record, not a quality rating. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The "We Cannot Wait: towards an inclusive and diverse women’s movement in the Greater Horn of Africa project represents an entirely Southern-led consortium of organizations that are explicitly focused on women’s empowerment throughout the Greater Horn of Africa (GHoA). The consortium works in the following countries: Somalia, Uganda, Sudan, South Sudan, and Ethiopia.The project aims at strengthening women’s leadership and participation in (political) decision-making and strengthening women’s economic empowerment and improving the economic climate for women's participation. The project is targeted at women's rights activists and organizations. Project strategies include capacity building for effective advocacy, linking women's rights activists and organizations for a common agenda and action, and improving their... Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association(Ewla) is classified as a community development organization registered in Ethiopia. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among community development charities registered in Ethiopia: Its annual revenue of $243K is comparable to the peer average of $243K.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ethiopia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Latest news

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6 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Ethiopian lawyer Meron Aragaw named to Courtroom Mail 100 - Capital Newspaper
Apr 2026
capitalethiopia.com
Digital gender-based violence is putting Ethiopian women under siege - Geeska
Oct 2025
www.geeska.com
EIEP: Ethiopian women’s modern rise hits ancient glass ceiling - Ethiopia Insight
Aug 2021
www.ethiopia-insight.com
Ethiopian Women; - Ethiopian Business Review
Jun 2021
ethiopianbusinessreview.net
Ethiopian Women Lawyers’ Association Threatens to Sue Government over Kidnapped Students - Borkena
May 2020
borkena.com
Interview with Meaza Ashenafi, head of women lawyers association - The New Humanitarian
Nov 2003
www.thenewhumanitarian.org

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Cause areas in Ethiopia

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Community Development this charity 3,253
Social Services 430
Health 199
Education 71
Environment 65
Arts & Culture 64
Religion 37
Sports & Recreation 12
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Most common causes in Ethiopia

Causes charities work on most.

HIV/AIDS 116
Peace 53
Disability 35
Eldercare & Aging 19
Hunger 17
Education 15
Children 15
Gender Equality 15

Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 1, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 1, 2026
Profile completeness
60%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Financial data · Annual revenue figure on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2019
Not available · 6
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Official website
    No verified website on record
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association(Ewla)

What is Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association(Ewla)?
Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association(Ewla) is a community development charitable association based in Kirkos, Ethiopia. The "We Cannot Wait: towards an inclusive and diverse women’s movement in the Greater Horn of Africa project represents an entirely Southern-led consortium of organizations that are explicitly focused on women’s empowerment throughout the Greater Horn of Africa (GHoA). The consortium works in the following countries: Somalia, Uganda, Sudan, South Sudan, and Ethiopia.The project aims at strengthening women’s leadership and participation in (political) decision-making and strengthening women’s economic empowerment and improving the economic climate for women's participation. The project is targeted at women's rights activists and organizations. Project strategies include capacity building for effective advocacy, linking women's rights activists and organizations for a common agenda and action, and improving their access to advocacy platforms are among the project's tactics.
When was Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association(Ewla) founded?
Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association(Ewla) was founded in 2019.
Where is Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association(Ewla) located?
Headquartered in Kirkos, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
What is Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association(Ewla)'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association(Ewla) trustworthy?
Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association(Ewla) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association(Ewla)'s registration number?
Registration: 1113-1128 (Ethiopia).
Are donations to Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association(Ewla) tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ethiopia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.