Donation crowdfunding for Ethiopian entrepreneurs

Be the spark behind someone's business.

Every entrepreneur on Mella is verified in person by our Addis Ababa team. Your gift funds equipment, stock and jobs, and you see exactly where it goes.

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Verified in person
Business licence, ID and a site visit by our Ethiopia team.
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Funds released in stages
Disbursed against milestones, with receipts posted to the page.
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Updates you can follow
Photos and numbers from the entrepreneur every month.

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Every one checked by Mella before it went live.

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VerifiedAddis Ababa · Environment

Maleda Craft

Turning plastic and textile waste into bags, mats and décor. This campaign buys a heat press and a second sewing line.

$0 of $3,00022 days left

MELLA GIVE

Donate. No return, full transparency.

Run by Synergy Foundation, a U.S. 501(c)(3). Tax-deductible for U.S. donors.

MELLA REVOLVE

Give once, fund many.

Coming later, once its legal structure is approved.

MELLA INVEST

Equity, only when licensed.

A separate company. No investment offers are made on this site.