Save More Lives Like Nejat Nuredin

"You might wonder why I want you to spread epilepsy awareness when you don't have epilepsy. At one point, neither did I."
(Credit: Epilepsy Action)

CareEpilepsy Ethiopia is a pioneering non-profit dedicated to transforming epilepsy care in Ethiopia. Founded in 2015 by Enat Yewnetu, a global health advocate, public health expert, and person living with epilepsy.  The organisation was born from lived experience and a powerful mission: to make epilepsy visible, treatable, and prioritised in a health system that too often overlooks it.

We deliver and facilitate vital services including clinical care, anti-seizure medications, EEG and MRI diagnostics, mental health support, and wellbeing assistance. Our wellbeing program provides peer support, home visits, transportation assistance, school reintegration, and, when available, basic essentials such as food and clothing for patients in dire need, ensuring support extends beyond the clinic to the most vulnerable.

We also deliver professional training for nurses, health officers, and educators, and run outreach programs that challenge stigma and raise public awareness.

Beyond care, we drive systemic change. Through partnerships with the Ministry of Health, WHO, IBE, and members of the Ethiopian diaspora who are specialists in neurology and epilepsy, we strengthen national capacity through expert-led training, research collaboration, and telemedicine services, ensuring epilepsy is finally recognised as a public health priority in Ethiopia.


Thirty years ago, I was thrust into a world of uncertainty when seizures became a constant companion in my life. The unpredictable storms of generalized tonic-clonic seizures left me battered and bruised, both physically and emotionally. From nearly losing my unborn child to grappling with memory challenges, my journey with epilepsy was marked by pain, embarrassment, and silent suffering.  

For years, I questioned why epilepsy chose me, enduring physical injuries, hospitalizations, and the shadow of a shorter life expectancy. 

The turning point arrived 15 years ago when I confronted a choice: let epilepsy define me, or rise above its challenges. Determined not to be defeated, I embraced my reality and decided that epilepsy would not shackle my dreams. Learn More

Enat Yewnetu
Founder and CEO
Join us in this compelling video as we showcase the inspirational journey of CareEpilepsy Ethiopia, an organization dedicated to raising awareness and providing support for people living with epilepsy in Ethiopia. Discover the impactful stories of individuals who have benefited from our programs, the challenges faced, and the remarkable progress made in epilepsy care and advocacy.

Watch the video to learn more about our work and how you can support our mission to ensure that anyone with epilepsy can fulfill their potential with the right support and medical care.

Voices of Change

MISSION

Our mission is to radically improve the quality of life of people with epilepsy and associated disabilities and change perceptions of epilepsy in the community.

OUR VISION

We envision a future where people with epilepsy are protected, respected, and free from discrimination and stigma, with the opportunity to realize their full potential as healthy, productive, and empowered individuals.

OUR GOAL

Our goal is to ensure access to epilepsy treatment, train healthcare providers, raise awareness, improve patients' well-being, and advocate for policies prioritizing epilepsy care through collaboration with partners, patients, families, and communities.

GIVE MONTHLY

Your regular contribution ensures consistent access to medications, education, and resources that transform lives.

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ONE TIME FINANCIAL SUPPORT

When you make a donation today you are helping us get the necessary medicines to the patients that so desperately need them.

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FUNDRAISE FOR US

Do what you find fun. Just remember, you will be supporting our work to continue to care for anyone affected by epilepsy.

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Join our Global Youth Initiative

Join CareYouth, the global youth volunteer program of CareEpilepsy Ethiopia, where young individuals take the lead in fighting stigma and saving lives through youth-driven initiatives. Join CareYouth and take a stand for epilepsy awareness.

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Volunteer as a Medical Professional

Are you a healthcare professional or student looking to make a meaningful difference? Join CareEpilepsy’s Medical Volunteer Program, where your skills and compassion can transform the lives of people with epilepsy and neurological conditions.

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Be Our Corporate Partner

CareEpilepsy invites corporate organizations to join us in transforming the lives of individuals with epilepsy. Your organization can contribute to improving access to quality healthcare, reducing stigma, and supporting critical community programs.

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Media

Our videos are more than just content—they’re a gateway to understanding epilepsy. Dive into educational insights, break the stigma, and empower lives. Watch, learn, and share!

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Your Generosity, Their Hope—A Win-Win for All

  • Welansa and Zeleke Building, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • 📍 Our Location: Behind Welansa & Zeleke Building, near NOC Gas Station, Megenagna (around Lem Hotel) Yeka Sub-City, Woreda 08, Addis Ababa