We are an association of Ethiopian diaspora, united by a common goal: to facilitate the transfer of knowledge, skills and technologies to Ethiopian institutions.
By leveraging our unique position as professionals, researchers and experts, we have built a structured and simplified platform that links global expertise with Ethiopian needs. Our rich network empowers communities, enhances educational opportunities and supports sustainable development in Ethiopia.
Through our efforts we aim to make a meaningful impact and foster cross-cultural collaboration, driving forward innovation and progress in Ethiopia. We aim to extend our services beyond Ethiopia to Sub-Saharan Africa and the Global South.
Legal status
BE-NeST e.V. is a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) based in Mainz, Germany, registered under VR 42449. The association is governed by its bylaws and led by an elected board.
Areas we work in
- Technology
- Science
- Education
- Agriculture
- Health
- Climate & Environment
What we do
- Trainings
- Research
- Networking
- Startups
- Consulting services
Registration & bank details
Register of associations
VR 42449
Tax number
26/674/18705
Registered seat
Address - Coming soon
Account holder
BE-NeST e.V.
Bank
Rheinhessen Sparkasse, Mainz
IBAN
DE66 5535 0010 0022 9870 70
BIC / SWIFT
MALADE51WOR
Our goals
What the association was founded to do, stated plainly.
- 1 Create a structured platform for knowledge transfer in Ethiopia.
- 2 Enhance the capacity of Ethiopian institutes through resource sharing.
- 3 Connect stakeholders and facilitate training programmes.
Mission
Promote sustainable educational development, advance research and innovation partnerships, and foster global collaboration for knowledge sharing.
Vision
Empowering Ethiopian institutions through knowledge exchange, building a network for innovative research, and bridging expertise for sustainable progress.
Our method
How we work
From expertise to impact, in three steps.
Build the expertise pool
We welcome professionals from the diaspora to become members of the association and categorise their expertise and experience in a searchable database.
Engage institutions
We engage with universities, hospitals, training centres and public institutions in Ethiopia, matching their requests against our expertise database.
Prioritise and deliver
Using our human and capital resources, we prioritise and address requirements based on the urgency of the issue, then deliver together with the requesting institution.
Become a member
BE-NeST is open to Ethiopian professionals in the diaspora and to partners who share our goals. Members are listed in our expertise database and are matched with requests from institutions in Ethiopia.