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About Rufto Charitable Organization

A grassroots humanitarian NGO working shoulder-to-shoulder with Ethiopian communities since 2014.

RCO field work
12+Years of service
Our story

Built by Ethiopians, for Ethiopia.

Founded in 2014 by a group of teachers, doctors and community leaders, RCO began as a small effort to bring clean water to a single village in Oromia. Twelve years later, we operate across five regions — but we’ve kept the same principle: no project without the community, no decision without their voice.

  • Locally-led teams in every region we serve
  • 92% of funds go directly to programs
  • Independently audited every year
  • Registered with the Ethiopian Civil Society Authority
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Mission · Vision · Values

What drives us every day

Our Mission

To empower vulnerable Ethiopian communities through sustainable programs in water, education, health and livelihoods.

Our Vision

An Ethiopia where every child grows up healthy, educated and full of hope — regardless of where they were born.

Our Values

Dignity. Transparency. Community ownership. Long-term partnership over short-term aid.