Biography

Haymanot Kefyalew was born in Debre Markos, in the Amhara Region of northwestern Ethiopia. She graduated in January 2026 with a degree in Clinical Pharmacy from Gamby Medical and Business College, along with a degree in Business Management. Throughout her academic journey, she remained committed to learning and excellence, receiving certificates of appreciation for her performance in pharmacy.

Her experiences have allowed her to connect her education with service. She completed her clinical pharmacy internship at Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, gained experience in a private pharmacy, and completed a business management internship at Tsedey Bank. She also participated in blood donation activities with Fewus Charity, strengthening her commitment to serving others.

Haymanot joined CorpsAfrica/Ethiopia because of her passion for serving rural communities and contributing to sustainable, community-led development. She is particularly interested in empowering women and youth, supporting youth opportunities and entrepreneurship, and promoting health awareness. Through her CorpsAfrica training, she developed a deeper understanding of Asset-Based Community Development, Community-Led Development, and Human-Centered Design. She believes meaningful change happens when communities are empowered to identify their own strengths, challenges, and solutions.

For Haymanot, volunteering is also an opportunity to keep learning. She hopes to bring together her knowledge of healthcare, business, and digital skills with her passion for community development. Guided by resilience, empathy, leadership, and hard work, she hopes to listen, learn, and work alongside communities toward a more empowered and self-reliant future.