Tomorrow is Better Organization (TiB) - Profile
Refugee-Led Non-Profit Organization Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Who We Are
Tomorrow is Better (TiB) is a registered, refugee-led non-profit organization based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, dedicated to empowering urban refugee communities through protection, skills development, livelihoods, advocacy, and community resilience.
Founded and led by refugees with lived experience of displacement, TiB delivers practical, sustainable, and community-driven solutions that promote dignity, resilience, and self-reliance among refugees from diverse nationalities living in Ethiopia. Since its registration in 2024, TiB has rapidly evolved into an active implementing and coordinating partner, working closely with government institutions, UN agencies, international NGOs, and local organizations.
Vision
To see refugees living with dignity, exercising their rights, and achieving self-reliance in safe, inclusive, and resilient host communities.
Mission
To empower urban refugees in Ethiopia through access to legal protection, education, economic opportunities, and psychosocial support — enabling them to become active contributors, decision-makers, and drivers of positive change within their communities.
Core Values
- Dignity & Respect – Every refugee deserves humane treatment and respect
- Refugee Leadership – Designed and led by refugees, for refugees
- Accountability & Transparency – We operate with integrity, responsibility, and openness
- Innovation – We apply creative, practical, and scalable approaches to address complex challenges
- Collaboration – We believe sustainable impact is achieved through strong partnerships
Our Goals
1. Enhance services in social, health, cultural, and legal sectors.
2. Advocate for refugee rights and gender-based violence prevention.
3. Promote economic self-reliance through development projects.
4. Ensure care for the elderly and people with disabilities.
5. Provide quality education and school materials for refugee children.
6. Foster positive relations between refugees and host communities.
7. Establish temporary shelters for vulnerable refugees.
8. Care for orphaned refugee children.
9. Collaborate with authorities during natural and human-made disasters.
Background & Establishment
Tomorrow is Better (TiB) was founded and officially registered in 2024 in Addis Ababa as a refugee-led organization responding to the urgent and evolving needs of urban refugees in Ethiopia.
Beyond addressing critical gaps in legal awareness, livelihoods, and psychosocial support, TiB was established to ensure meaningful refugee participation in the design and implementation of programs affecting their lives. In a short period, TiB has built strong institutional partnerships and transitioned from a grassroots response to structured, multi-sectoral program delivery grounded in lived experience and community trust.
In 2025, Tomorrow is Better (TiB) represented refugee communities in Ethiopia at regional and international platforms in Uganda, The Gambia, and Geneva, amplifying refugee voices, contributing to policy dialogue, and advocating for refugee-led perspectives in regional and global forums.
“At TiB, we believe actions speak louder than words — discover our work and let our impact introduce us.”
Our Work & Ongoing Partnerships (2024–2025)
TiB implements and co-implements its programs through formal coordination and partnership agreements with government entities, UN agencies, international NGOs, and local organizations.
Selected Ongoing Flagship Projects
- Assistive Devices Support Project for Urban Refugees with Disabilities – Implemented in partnership with UNHCR, providing mobility and assistive devices for refugees with disabilities in Addis Ababa.
- Capacity Building and UPR-Based Advocacy Project – Implemented in partnership with Lutheran World Federation (LWF), strengthening refugee-led advocacy and engagement with international human rights mechanisms.
- Refugee Mothers Empowerment Hub – A refugee-led women empowerment and early childhood initiative selected under the Good Start Challenge, currently under implementation and scale-up preparation.
| Project / Initiative Name | Focus Area | Description | Key Partner(s) |
| Assistive Devices Support Project | Health & Disability Inclusion | Provision of assistive and mobility devices to urban refugees with disabilities in Addis Ababa | UNHCR |
| UPR-Based Advocacy & Capacity Building Project | Protection & Advocacy | Strengthening refugee-led advocacy, research, and engagement with UPR and human rights mechanisms | LWF |
| Refugee Mothers Empowerment Hub | Women Empowerment & Early Childhood | Women empowerment and childcare-related initiative selected under the Good Start Challenge | Good Start Challenge |
| Emergency & Medical Support Interventions | Humanitarian Response | Limited emergency assistance and support for critical medical cases | UNHCR – Qatar Charity |
| Refugee Representation & Global Advocacy | Advocacy & Representation | Regional and international representation of refugees from Ethiopia | Migration Inc. |
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Strategic Partners & Collaborators
TiB collaborates with a wide range of national and international stakeholders, including:
- Refugees & Returnees Service (RRS) – Government of Ethiopia
- UNHCR – The UN Refugee Agency
- ReDSS – Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat
- Mercy Corps
- Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
- Lutheran World Federation (LWF)
- Independent Diplomat (ID)
- Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
- Babul Kheyer
- Migration Inc. (The Netherlands) – Strategic international partner; Joint Representation & Strategic Cooperation Framework signed in 2025
- RLO Holistic Relief Organization – Local partner; partnership agreement signed in 2025
Global Recognition & Key Achievements
- Good Start Challenge – Global Recognition
In 2025, Tomorrow is Better (TiB) was selected as a finalist of the Good Start Challenge, a highly competitive global innovation initiative supporting evidence-based solutions that improve the wellbeing of parents and caregivers in crisis-affected settings. TiB was recognized for its refugee-led solution “Refugee Mothers Empowerment Hub,” gaining international visibility, strategic acceleration support, and access to a global network of social innovators. - Migration Inc. (The Netherlands) – Strategic International Partnership
TiB entered into a Joint Representation & Strategic Cooperation Framework with Migration Inc. in 2025, establishing a cross-border partnership to strengthen refugee leadership, coordinated advocacy, and joint representation at national, regional, and global levels. - International Representation & Advocacy
TiB represented refugee communities in Ethiopia in Uganda, The Gambia, and Geneva, contributing to policy dialogue and advancing refugee-led perspectives in regional and global forums.
Why Tomorrow is Better?
Tomorrow is Better represents a new generation of refugee-led organizations redefining humanitarian and development responses — shifting from short-term assistance toward dignity, ownership, and self-reliance. By combining lived experience, deep community trust, and strategic partnerships, TiB delivers cost-effective, scalable, and high-impact programs that respond to real needs while strengthening refugee leadership and resilience.
📌 Full strategic plans, annual reports, monitoring frameworks, and project proposals are available upon request.
🌐 Official website: www.tomorrowisbetter.org
Contact Details
Contact Us
📍 Office Address: PEONY Building, Office No.111, Jemo Michael, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
☎️ Phone: +251 988 888 069
✉️ Email: info@tomorrowisbetter.org
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