Gayle Allard

Wuha Sira – is a nonprofit charitable organization whose mission is to transform the lives of impoverished women, some of the most vulnerable members of Ethiopian society, by providing access to education and clean water. Wuha Sira’s vision is to empower the Ethiopian women of Dilla with the skills, tools, and knowledge they need to create a self-sustaining community. IE and Brown Business School Professor, Dr. Gayle Allard, who has a long-standing connection with the community of Dilla, through many trips with her International MBA students, was inspired to create a fundraising initiative to provide education and resources to the young women of Dilla. Wuha Sira has partnered with other education and business school alumni from IE Business School, Brown University, USC and UC Irvine, who believe in the vision and mission of the organization. All of these people believe by educating women, communities can become stronger and more self-sustaining. SUPPORT US Wuha Sira Initiative is a nonprofit organization established in California, USA and is tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as a public charity. Subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code, donations made to Wuha Sira Initiative are tax deductible. Deductibility of donations for tax purposes in jurisdictions other than the US is subject to respective tax laws. ​ Your donation in any amount for this project would promote the education of young women in Ethiopia and open the door to stable incomes for them and their families, providing a path out of poverty. 100% of any money received goes directly to the dormitory fund. Thank you for your support!