Mission

The Ethiopian Community Association in Nashville (ECAN) is a non-profit organization that aims to build a knowledgeable, empowered, responsible, productive, collaborative, and engaged Ethiopian Community in Nashville while preserving and promoting our unique cultural tradition and diverse heritage.

Vision

  • To serving educational, cultural, psychological, and socio-economical needs of Ethiopians in Nashville and surrounding areas by mobilizing our community.

 

  • To foster informed Ethiopians in Nashville by organizing different events through promoting awareness, networking, education and youth mentorship.

 

  • To bring Ethiopians together and add value to Nashville community through the effective and innovative use of our cultural tradition and heritage.