2021 Heroes of the Year

Oct 3, 2024

Honoring our Heroes of the Year

Join us in recognizing the extraordinary individuals who have made a significant impact in our community through their dedication and service.

We are honored to have been chosen as ESFNA most recognized charity organization of 2022. Our sincere appreciation to the Ethiopian Sports Federation in North America for organizing such a memorable event.

Stream of Hope Inc. and its members would like to express our gratitude to the countless attendees that stopped at our booth to listen to our story. Your generous donations will enable us to go far on our mission of providing clean drinking water and sanitation to rural Ethiopian villages.

Access to clean water improves the health of families and children, keeps girls in school, and gives people back their time lost collecting water. It brings hope and a bright future to under-served communities in Ethiopia. Thank you for joining us in the mission to empower the leaders of tomorrow.

Toyota of Rockwall & Captain Abiy Makonnen

Stream of Hope Inc. proudly expresses its gratitude for the generous donation by Toyota of Rockwall and Captain Abiy’s family. We greatly appreciate their combined energy and commitment to support and strengthen our mission to provide clean water to rural Ethiopia “One Village at a Time!”

World Youth Foundation & Ms. Karen Franklin

WYF has inspired us for over 20 years now. Stream of Hope Inc. has benefited from its association with WYF. 

Ms. Karen Franklin of WYF has been a prominent partner as we aspire to create many self-sufficient young women in rural Ethiopia.

You are the Hero that many young people will view as the guiding light to a better future!

Meron Tamrat

Over the years, Meron has continued to stand for women and girls in rural Ethiopia, whose lives are negatively affected by the lack of access to clean water.  She has given generously , and motivated others around her in this task of providing clean water and sanitation to communities in dire need.  

Stream of Hope Inc would like to express its gratitude to Meron Tamrat for the joy that her giving brings to many women and girls.  She gives without hesitation and with her kindness she inspires and guides her generation to be part of the solution.

Phoebe Hailu and Abel Tamrat

Phoebe and Abel have been diligent supporters of Stream of Hope Inc. since their college years.  They helped create awareness among family and friends about the lack of access to clean water in rural communities in Ethiopia.  

They showed exemplary generosity and thoughtfulness.  We at Stream of Hope greatly appreciate their support over the years.  We would like to express our heartfelt admiration for helping us accomplish our mission to change lives in rural Ethiopia.

Yonas Eshetu

Yonas has been one of Stream of Hope’s strong supporters since the inception of the organization. His unwavering commitment to helping our organization provide clean water for Ethiopian villagers, and his creative and longtime technical support enabled the organization to be more effective. Yonas’ uncompromising approach to high-quality performance helped Stream of Hope achieve higher standards. Yonas’ financial contribution has impacted young people in rural Ethiopia.   Today we honor Yonas for taking a stand for hundreds of thousands of women and young villagers who are suffering from a lack of clean water and proper sanitation in rural Ethiopia.

Selection Criteria and Process

Each year, we embark on a meticulous journey to identify and celebrate the unsung heroes within our community. Our selection criteria are based on acts of extraordinary courage, selflessness, and impact. Nominations are carefully reviewed by a panel of esteemed judges who evaluate each candidate’s story, the challenges they faced, and the positive changes they have brought about. This rigorous process ensures that only the most deserving individuals are honored as our heroes of the year.