For some reason that escapes me, I have always wanted to be part of the solution whatever the consequences might be. Apathy has never came close to me regardless of the security it officers. I like to contribute  what  I can to solving  the problem of my country, that at any rate is the reason  that  I became  one  of the founders of  Progynist with  the support of our good and  reliable friends  within  and outside  Ethiopia.

Progynist is a non-partisan non – sectarian and not for profit indigenous CSO established to empower women. Empowering  women  has become  important because any  development  effort that  excludes  women who  account for  about  50 percent of any  society  cannot bear fruit.  We believe that this can only be achieved by ensuring that participation of men as well is crucial in all endeavors geared to that end. Men and women should encourage, support, and appreciate each other. They must also work together with a view to realizing their potential optimally and be of more use to their country. In other words, women and men should complement each other.