As established on August 25th 1937
“We the Black Peoples of the World, in Order to effect Unity, Solidarity, Liberty, Freedom and Self-determination, To Secure Justice and Maintain the Integrity of Ethiopia, Which is our Divine Heritage, Do hereby Establish and Ordain this Constitution for
The Ethiopian World Federation, Incorporated.”
Empowering Black People Worldwide Since 1937
Our Origin
The Ethiopian World Federation, Incorporated was founded in 1937 in Harlem under the Imperial Solomonic patronage of Emperor Haile Selassie I. Created to unite and empower Black people worldwide, it defends Ethiopia as a symbol of unbroken Black sovereignty and divine heritage.
Our Mission
We unite and organize Black people across the globe, restore our identity as a symbol of resilience and sacred legacy, and secure the integrity of Ethiopia as our spiritual homeland. Through repatriation, cultural ties and our own institutions, we work for dignity, freedom and economic independence.
Our Impact
Through our Locals located worldwide and campaigns, we turn principles into concrete action in communities across the America, Africa, Caribbean, Europe and beyond. We support repatriation, legal advocacy, education and community development—building self-sufficiency, cultural dignity and Black sovereignty in practice.
Campaign Spotlight :
Support the Rastafari Community in Ethiopia
This campaign supports a local committee working under The Ethiopian World Federation Inc. to research and translate key legal documents, travel to Addis Ababa to meet officials and lawyers, and organize a unified defense of the community’s rights.
1. Become a Member
Join a Local near you and be part of a global movement.
2. Start a Local
No Local in your city yet? Build one with our support.
3. Volunteer
Offer your skills in organizing, education, communication, or development.
4. Donate
Fund projects that advance Black sovereignty, education, and community development.
Locals Across the Globe
Click and learn more to see all our active locals and find out more about each one.
Upcoming events
TEWFINC Pledge Day Program
December 2 @ 9:30 am – 4:00
We welcome you all, to commit to a day of Unity, Growth and Healing.
The EWF Inc has active Locals across the Caribbean, USA, Europe, Africa, South America and more.
Registered and Chartered Locals play a vital role in shaping our collective future and are entitled to participate in the annual Conventions and Executive Council Elections held each year on July 16th.
International Executive Council 2025–2026
Meet with our dedicated & elected International officers
International President
International Secretary
International Treasurer
Second International Elected Member
Explore the mission of The Ethiopian World Federation, Inc.
We advocate for the dignity and sovereignty of Black people worldwide.
We reject ideologies that diminish our people’s strength and dignity.
Upcoming events
We welcome volunteers and members to help us grow and uplift.
The Ethiopian World Federation, Incorporated stands as a global Pan-African institution rooted in divine law, constitutional sovereignty, and the enduring legacy of Emperor Haile Selassie Ist.
Through its Constitution, the Federation provides a framework for self-governance, unity, and international cooperation among African-descended peoples.
