Biography

Fikirte Tamerat is a Biotechnology graduate from Hawassa University, a humanitarian worker, and a CorpsAfrica/Ethiopia Volunteer passionate about community development and working with people. She has gained practical experience through research internships at AHRI and SARI, Volunteer service at EPHI, and professional experience in customer service.

Fikirte joined CorpsAfrica/Ethiopia to learn from communities and contribute to meaningful, locally led change. She is currently serving in Shelle Mella, Arba Minch Zuria Woreda, Gamo Zone, where she works closely with community members and youth to identify their priorities and support sustainable solutions using Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) and Human-Centered Design (HCD).

Fikirte is particularly passionate about youth empowerment and enterprise development. She hopes to use her skills, creativity, and commitment to support Community-Led initiatives while learning from the people she serves.

Outside of her work, Fikirte enjoys football, journaling, traditional coffee ceremonies, and spending time with her family, especially her twin sisters.