Founder’s Story – TEMAR ADDIS HIWOT Nonprofit Organization
My name is Fikirte Wakjira, founder of the ,,TEMAR ADDIS HIWOT ,,
Nonprofit Organization ,,,
The vision for this ministry and organization came to me through what I believe was a calling from God more than twenty years ago.
In 2005, while living in Los Angeles, California, I worked as a hairstylist in Beverly Hills, where I had the opportunity to serve many clients, including doing a blow-dry for actress Julie Andrews. Although I was building a successful career, God had a greater purpose waiting for me.
For five consecutive nights, I experienced powerful dreams. On the fifth night, I saw angels take me into the sky and carry me all the way to Ethiopia. In the dream, we traveled around Meskel Flower, and I saw many young girls dressed in short skirts, appearing vulnerable and in need of guidance and support. Then I heard the voice of the Holy Spirit speaking clearly to me:
"You will teach these young girls hairstyling."
That moment changed my life forever.
Since receiving that vision, I have traveled to Ethiopia every year to provide hair styling training, mentorship, and holistic ministry to young women. My mission has never been only about teaching a skill. It has been about empowering young women with dignity, purpose, confidence, and hope for a better future.
Through Ethiotamar and Tamar Young Women Nonprofit Organization, I seek to answer that calling by helping young women gain practical skills while also receiving emotional, spiritual, and personal support. I thank God for His guidance and faithfulness throughout this journey.
Thank God for the vision and the opportunity to serve.
