A local, non-profit, non-governmental organization for migrant rights.

About MRPO

MRPO is legally registered in Ethiopia and dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights, dignity, safety, and wellbeing of migrants and vulnerable people through rights awareness, advocacy, protection, referral, research, community engagement, and partnerships.

Legal registration
  • Registry No.8051
  • Registered14 Aug 2026
  • AuthorityACSO
  • FrameworkProclamation No. 1113/2019
Who we are
2026
Year MRPO was legally registered in Ethiopia

MRPO is a local, non-profit, non-governmental civil society organization protecting the rights, dignity, safety, and wellbeing of migrants and vulnerable people in Ethiopia.

Legally registered under the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Authority for Civil Society Organizations, we believe every person deserves to be treated with respect and dignity — regardless of their background, nationality, or migration status.

Through advocacy, awareness creation, community engagement, partnerships, and rights-based initiatives, we work toward a society where the rights of migrants are protected and their voices are heard.

Local organizationNon-profitNon-governmentalACSO registered
Mission

What drives our work.

To promote and protect migrant rights through advocacy, awareness, empowerment, partnership, and community-based action.

Vision

The society we’re working toward.

A society where migrants live with dignity, safety, equality, and hope.

Board of Directors

The people who govern MRPO.

Portraits are on file for four of six board members; the rest will be added once photos are provided.

Portrait of Beka Jibril Negeo
01
Beka Jibril Negeo
Board Director
Portrait of Bontu Mulugeta
02
Bontu Mulugeta
General Director
03
Lulua Abdulkadir Abdo
Deputy Board Director
04
Abdi Nesha Kalil
Secretary
Portrait of Tamirtu Jibril Ibrahim
05
Tamirtu Jibril Ibrahim
Board Member
Portrait of Hawa Idris Shefo
06
Hawa Idris Shefo
Board Member
Our approach

Four principles guide how we work with every partner and community.

MRPO works with a wide network of institutions and communities to widen the reach and durability of migrant protection.

  • Rights-based
  • People-centered
  • Inclusive
  • Partnership-oriented
Who we work with
Government institutionsCivil society organizationsInternational NGOsUN agenciesDevelopment partnersEmbassies & diplomatic missionsMigrant worker communitiesDiaspora communitiesEmployers & private-sector stakeholdersAcademic & research institutionsCommunity leaders
Our commitment to migrants

Six commitments that shape every program we run.

01
Protecting Rights
Upholding the rights and dignity of migrants at every stage of their journey.
02
Providing Information
Ensuring migrants have access to accurate, reliable, and timely information.
03
Promoting Safe Migration
Encouraging safe, informed, and regular migration pathways.
04
Advocating for Justice
Pursuing access to justice and accountability for migrants who face exploitation.
05
Supporting Vulnerable Migrants
Prioritizing community-based support for returnees and vulnerable migrants.
06
Building Partnerships
Working alongside government, civil society, and communities to widen protection.
Who we serve

Our work reaches migrants at every stage of the journey.

Migrant workersProspective migrant workersReturnee migrantsVulnerable migrantsMigrant familiesWomen and young people affected by migrationCommunities of origin and destination
Join us

Join us in making a difference.

Your support can help us build safer and more inclusive communities. Whether you are a volunteer, partner, supporter, or concerned citizen, you can be part of our mission. Together, we can protect rights, restore dignity, and create hope.