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.
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.