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Meet Our Founders
Visionary leaders dedicated to transforming mental health care in Ethiopia through compassion, innovation, and community-driven solutions.
Dr. Rediet Feleke
Founder & Executive Director
Medical Student
Asela University
Mental Health Advocate
Highly Honored
Biography
Dr. Rediet Feleke is a passionate medical student at Asela University with an unwavering commitment to bridging mental health gaps for underserved communities across Ethiopia.
As a highly honored student, Rediet has consistently demonstrated academic excellence while maintaining a deep connection to community service. Her vision for AURA emerged from her belief that mental health care should be accessible, culturally sensitive, and community-driven.
Personal Mission
“I believe that every person deserves access to mental health support that honors their dignity, respects their culture, and empowers their journey toward healing.”
Key Achievements
- Academic excellence — Highly honored medical student at Asela University
- Community leadership — Founded AURA to address mental health gaps
- Advocacy impact — Recognized for mental health awareness initiatives
- Innovation — Pioneering culturally-sensitive mental health approaches
Co-Founders & Core Team
The dedicated individuals who help bring AURA's vision to life
Simret Gashaw
Co-Founder
Community Engagement
Partnerships
Cultural Liaison
Simret leads community engagement initiatives, building bridges between AURA and Ethiopian communities. Her deep understanding of local cultures and languages makes her instrumental in creating culturally appropriate mental health programs.
Based in Addis Ababa
Meseret Gossa
Co-Founder
Program Design
Research
Innovation
Messeret designs and implements innovative mental health programs tailored to Ethiopian contexts. Her expertise in program development ensures that AURA's initiatives are both effective and culturally relevant.
Evidence-Based Practice Advocate
The AURA Story
How a vision became a movement
The Beginning (2024)
AURA was born from Dr. Rediet's observations during her medical training at Asela University. She witnessed the profound gap between mental health needs and available resources in Ethiopian communities.
Building the Team
Recognizing that sustainable change requires diverse expertise, Dr. Rediet brought together passionate individuals like Simret and Messeret, each contributing unique skills and perspectives.
The Mission Evolves
What started as a local initiative has grown into a comprehensive approach to mental health, combining clinical expertise with community wisdom and cultural sensitivity.
