The Mathiwos Wondu Foundation (MWF) convened a joint meeting of its Board of Directors, staff members, and the Chairperson of the General Assembly to honor the legacy of its late Founder and Chief Executive Director, Mr. Wondu Bekele, and reaffirm its commitment to organizational stability and continuity of leadership.

The meeting recognized Mr. Wondu’s invaluable contributions and emphasized the collective responsibility of the Board and staff to sustain his vision and advance the Foundation’s mission.

In his opening remarks, Dr. Aschalew Worku, Vice Chairperson of the Board, called for unity, resilience, and teamwork during this challenging period. He confirmed that the Board would guide the leadership transition and that Mr. Zelalem Mengistu would continue serving as Interim Chief Executive Director in accordance with the Board’s latest directive.

MWF remains committed to building on its founder’s legacy, strengthening institutional sustainability, and continuing to serve communities affected by cancer and other noncommunicable diseases.