Community Participation Story ( A Journey of Transformation and Empowerment)

written by Mesfin, CEO of CBISDO The Community-Based Integrated Sustainable Development Organization (CBISDO) was founded in 1997 by the visionary philanthropist, Dr. Jember Tefera. At the time, the organization began its journey in Lideta Sub-City, Woreda 5, in Addis Ababa—a place that was once characterized by severe poverty, overcrowded housing,…