Who We Are
The Tigray Community Bay Area is a nonprofit organization dedicated to uniting, empowering, and supporting the Tigrayan diaspora in Northern California. Rooted in cultural pride and community solidarity, we provide essential resources, advocacy, and social services to uplift individuals and families. Our mission is to preserve and celebrate Tigrayan heritage while fostering a strong, connected, and thriving community. Through educational initiatives, cultural programs, humanitarian efforts, and social outreach, we strive to address the needs of our members and advocate for justice, peace, and equity. Whether you are seeking support, looking to connect with fellow Tigrayans, or eager to contribute to our cause, we welcome you to be a part of our growing community. Together, we stand for resilience, culture, and progress.
Our Mission
To strengthen the promotion and knowledge of Tigrayan’s culture, language, tradition and values by providing quality programs and services to benefit Tigrayan communities, organizations and individual’s in the united state in general and in the bay Area in particular.
Our Values
To serve as the premier organization upholding Tigrayans’ culture, language and tradition in the united state in general and in the bay Area in particular through multifaceted programing, quality services and professional Development.
- To provide education, culture, and social programs that foster Tigrayans’ language and culture ,while encouraging interfaith dialogue and understanding.
- To be the leading advocate of Tigrayan American rights, interests, and contribution to American society.
- To promote the participation of Tigrayan American in civic and political life and to monitor and support national, state, and local policies that promote equal opportunity, fairness and justice for all.
- To foster community development and strengthen support networks by establishing local, national, and international partnerships.
- To create a vibrant intellectual environment of learning and thriving through mutual cooperation.
Meet the Board Members
Angesom Berhane
Kahsay Gebretsadik
Ejigayehu Misgina
Tarekesh Hagos
Angesom Berhane
Kahsay Gebretsadik
Ejigayehu Misgina
Michaele Gebru