“Nia Foundation pioneers in identifying and addressing emerging issues in the community and challenges everyone to think differently. Nia Foundation is a good role model for social entrepreneurs and activists. The organization’s programs encourage mutual accountability and self-sufficiency through engaging all relevant stakeholders, including the beneficiaries themselves.”

Yemeserach Belayneh, Country Advisor, The David and Lucile Packard Foundation

“The embassy acknowledges the organization’s concerted effort in sensitizing the public and lobbying the policy makers to understand the needs of persons with autism and protect the victims from abuse.”

Jukka Pajarinen (Mr), Counsellor, Deputy Head of Mission, Finland Embassy

“After I found this school for my child, I went back to school. I started working. I was able to live a normal life.”

Aster, Beneficiary, Parent of a Child with Autism

“Let us all extend our help so that the Joy Center’s work can reach many more desperately seeking assistance. Since a good society is perhaps best measured by how well it treats its most disadvantaged citizens, I call on Ethiopians, in and out of government, to show special care and concern to our children with autism.”

H.E. The Late Prime Minister, FDRE

“Passing through Nia’s Sink Bet (youth rehabilitation and training center) helped me to get the time and support to make me settle, sort out what I want to be and define my future. Had I not be able to joining the center I would have been lost in the world of drug addiction and my life would have been ruined.”

Nitsuh Getachew, Beneficiary Youth

“Because of this school I have been able to go to school myself. I have even had time to meet with other people. And even acquired a diploma in accounting.”

Alemtsehay, Beneficiacy, Parent of a Child with Autism