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The People Behind the Mission

Meet Team BeLight

Passionate individuals united by a shared conviction that every life matters.

Our Beginning

Meet the Founder

Mr. Robel Samson Bulto

Mr. Robel Samson Bulto

Founder & Executive Director

A civil engineer with 8+ years in the nonprofit sector, specializing in WASH interventions across rural Ethiopia. As founder, he provides visionary leadership and drives BeLight's partnerships and program delivery.

Leadership

Board of Directors

All board members have been serving BeLight since its establishment in 2024.

Mr. Endalcachew Seyoum Lemma

Mr. Endalcachew Seyoum Lemma

Board President

A seasoned structural engineer and co-founder of BPC. He guides the organization's vision and strategic direction, ensuring BeLight remains focused on practical, effective, and mission-driven work.

Mr. Ephrem Yoseph Sulito

Mr. Ephrem Yoseph Sulito

Board Vice President

A civil engineer and entrepreneur serving as a Vice President of the Board of Directors. His overall career background is especially valuable in BeLight's rural school facility development and economic empowerment programs.

Mrs. Alem Areda Bekele

Mrs. Alem Areda Bekele

Board Secretary

A co-founder and development practitioner with extensive nonprofit experience, including World Vision. Her expertise in child welfare and women's empowerment shapes BeLight's governance and programs.

Mrs. Tsion Tadele Habtu

Mrs. Tsion Tadele Habtu

Board Member

An engineer and nonprofit leader with a strong focus on vulnerable rural communities, children, girls, and women. Guided by her faith, she brings compassion, discipline, and integrity to BeLight's board.

Mr. Elias Fekade Gebremariam

Mr. Elias Fekade Gebremariam

Board Member

With experience in clinical pharmacy and theology, he offers BeLight thoughtful guidance grounded in both professional knowledge and community service, shaping programs that respond to real needs.

BeLight volunteers committed to lighting the way for others

"A team committed to lighting the way for others."

Operations

Staff

Mary Tesfaye

Mary Tesfaye

Grants Manager

Leads grant strategy and donor reporting, helping BeLight secure and steward the funding that powers its programs.

Mrs. Meseret Fitesa Leta

Mrs. Meseret Fitesa Leta

Internal Auditor

Ensures financial controls, compliance, and accountability standards are upheld across the organization's operations and reporting.

Mrs. Bezawit Worku Bergena

Mrs. Bezawit Worku Bergena

Finance Officer

Manages day-to-day financial operations, reporting, and donor fund stewardship in line with BPC's commitment to full transparency and accountability.

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