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Who we are

The Oromo Community Association of Michigan(OCAM) was established in 1993 and adopted its constitution in 2008 as a voluntary, nonprofit organization to preserve Oromo heritage, foster community well-being, and support Oromo individuals and families in Michigan.

The Oromo Community Association of Michigan(OCAM) was established as a mutual assistance organization to support Oromo immigrants in Michigan. It provides essential resources, cultural preservation, and community development programs to help members integrate while maintaining their heritage.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, OCAM operates under U.S. laws that allow tax-exempt status for charitable and community-focused organizations.

The Oromo Community Association of Michigan(OCAM) is more than just an organization—it is a home away from home for Oromo individuals and families seeking connection, support, and empowerment. Rooted in the rich heritage of the Oromo people, OCAM is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving culture, fostering unity, and uplifting its members across Michigan.

The Oromo people, originally from East Africa, have a deep and resilient history, a vibrant cultural identity, and a strong tradition of communal support. OCAM was founded to help Oromo immigrants and refugees successfully transition into American life while keeping their language, traditions, and values alive.

At OCAM, we believe in the power of community—where individuals can find resources, social networks, and opportunities for both personal and professional growth. Through cultural events, educational programs, advocacy efforts, and social support, OCAM plays a vital role in strengthening the presence and impact of the Oromo people in Michigan.

Currently, our community has over 2800 members, including children, women, and men, across the state of Michigan.

Additionally, the Oromo Community Association of  Michigan has its own Bylaws and Constitution, established in 2008, which govern its structure, operations, and guiding principles.

Our Mission

The mission of the Oromo community Association of Michigan is to enhance the well-being of Oromo individuals and families by offering

Cultural and Language Preservation

Promoting the Oromo language, traditions, and history through community programs.

Social & Immigration Support

Assisting Oromo immigrants and refugees with resettlement, citizenship applications, and access to public services.

Education & Youth Programs

Providing tutoring, mentorship, and leadership programs for Oromo youth.

Economic Empowerment

Offering job training, employment support, and financial literacy workshops.

Community Engagement & Advocacy

Creating a strong network of Oromo individuals, businesses, and organizations while advocating for community needs.

Mutual Support During Life Events

Providing financial and emotional support during weddings, funerals, and other significant life events.

Women’s Empowerment & Support

Ensuring that Oromo women receive the care, respect, and resources they need to thrive in their personal and professional lives.

Encouraging Oromo Youth in Sports

Promoting physical health, teamwork, and leadership through the soccer team Chilalo of Michigan sports program.

The soccer team, named Chilalo of Michigan, has been established and competes on behalf of OCAM. This team participates in the annual North American community tournament, (OSFA) representing their state in competitive matches.

Our Vision

We envision a strong, self-sufficient Oromo community in Michigan where individuals thrive, families succeed, and cultural heritage is celebrated for generations to come. OCM is committed to being a pillar of support and a hub of empowerment for Oromo people throughout the state.

Current Leadership Team

The Oromo community Association of Michigan(OCAM) operates under a structured leadership election process to ensure effective governance and community representation.

Oversees the organization's mission, strategic planning, and community outreach initiatives.

Mr. Tolera Bayata

President

Manages organizational records, correspondence, and internal communications

Dr. Megersa Dabala

Secretary

Handles financial management, budgeting, and fundraising efforts

Mr. Yasin Aman

Treasurer

Provides strategic guidance and supports program development.

Mr. Dalu Tibeso

Board Member

Assists in decision-making processes and community engagement initiatives

Mr. Demisu Borana

Board Member

Oromo Translation

Waldaa Hawaasa Oromoo Michigan (WHOM)

Waldaan Hawaasa Oromoo Michigan (WHOM) bara 1993 keessa hundeeffame, seera ittiin bulmaataa isaa immoo Bitooteessa 2008 keessatti baafate. Waldaan kun waldaa tola ooltummaa yoo ta’u, aadaa Oromoo tikfachuu, fayyadamummaa hawaasaa cimsuu, fi maatii fi namoota Oromoo Michigan keessa jiraatan tumsuu irratti xiyyeeffata.

WHOM akka waldaalee gargaarsa waliigalaa Oromoota Michigan keessa jiraatan deeggaruuf kan hundeeffame dha. Waldaan kun deegarsa barbaachisaa, eegumsa aadaa, akkasumas misooma hawaasummaa irratti hojjeta, miseensonni hawaasa Oromoo Michigan keessa jirattan akka ofii dandaa’an karaa itti argisisa, haala mijeessaf. 

Akka dhaabbata 501(c)(3) kan mirkaneeffamee, WHOM seera Ameerikaa jalatti akka dhaabbata gibiraa irraa bilisa ta’e hojiiwwan isaa hojjeta. Kunis waldaan deggarsa kennuuf, hawaasa keessatti hirmaachuuf, fi hojii tola ooltummaa geggeessuuf mirga guutuu qabaachuu isaa muldhisa.

Faayidaa Waldaa Hawaasa Oromoo Michigan (WHOM)

Waldaa Hawaasa Oromoo Michigan (WHOM) miseensota isaa fi hawaasa bal’aa fayyaduuf kaayyoo waloo, deeggarsa, fi misooma hawaasummaa irratti hojjeta. Faayidaan waldaa kun hawaasa Oromoo Michigan keessa jiraatuu fi dhaloota itti aanutti gumaacha guddaa qaba.

  1. Deggarsa Miseensota Hawaasaa
  • Oromoota haaraa Michigan dhufan gargaarsa qubannaa fi qajeelfama jireenya michigan keessa akka barbaachisaniif kenna.
  • Deggarsa seeraa fi dokumantii akka green card, citizen ship fi mirga jireenya Amerika keessatti galmeessuuf gargaaru.
  • Gargaarsa hojii fi carraa hojii uumuu, leenjii fi qajeelfama dandeettii hojii guddisuu kennuu.
  1. Barnootaa fi Guddisuu Dandeettii
  • Sagantaalee barnootaa ijoollee fi dargaggootaaf kennuu, akkasumas kitaaba, barnoota Afaan Oromoo fi duudhaa Oromoo barsiisuu.
  • Leenjii Afaan Inglizii (ESL) kennuu, miseensotni hawaasaa akka miidhaa qunnamtii hin qabaanne fi jireenya isaanii fooyyeeffatan gargaaru.
  • Deggarsa barattoota hojii fi barnoota isaanii keessatti milkaa’ina akka argatan gochuu, akkasumas qajeelfama scholarship fi galma itti fufinsaa kennuu.

 

 

  1. Eegumsa Aadaa fi Duudhaa Oromoo
  • Eebba aadaa fi ayyaanoota Oromoo kabajuuf qophiilee fi sirna aadaa hawaasaaf dhiheessuu.
  • Afaan, sirna, fi duudhaa Oromoo keessatti dhaloota guddisuu fi eenyummaa isaanii akka beekan gargaaru.
  • Waldaa dhiirota fi dubartoota cimsuu fi wal-qunnamtii hawaasummaa bal’isuuf carraa uumuu.
  1. Tokkummaa fi Hawaasummaa Cimsuu
  • Hawaasni Oromoo Michigan keessatti wal ijaaruu fi tokkummaan hojjatu akka danda’u tumsuu.
  • Qophii fi sagantaalee hawaasummaa keessummeessuu fi miseensota waliin mari’achiisuu.
  • Murtii fi gaaffii hawaasummaa irratti hirmaachuuf mirga miseensota cimsuu.
  1. Hojii Tola Ooltummaa fi Deeggarsa Waloo
  • Miseensota haala hamaaf saaxilaman deeggaraa, akka isaan tokkummaa hawaasaatti miidhaa keessa hin seenne godhu.
  • Maatii fi miseensota rakkatan gargaaraa, hojii tola ooltummaa fi deeggarsa addaa hawaasaaf dhiheessuu.

Waldaan kun hawaasa cimsuu fi guddina miseensota isaa mirkaneessuuf carraa hojii hedduu uuma. WHOM hawaasa Oromoo Michigan keessatti ijaaramuu fi guddina dhuunfaa fi hawaasaa mirkaneessuuf carraa guddaa ta’ee jira.

 

Kaayyoo fi Duudhaalee Keenya

Oromoon Afrikaa Bahaa irraa kan dhufe yoo ta’u, seenaa cimaa fi aadaa badhaadhina qabu qaba. Waldaan kunis namoota Oromoo gara Ameerikaa dhufan gargaaruu fi jireenya isaanii milkeessuuf, akkasumas, afaan, aadaa, fi duudhaa isaanii tikfachuuf kan hundeeffame dha.

WHOM hawaasa cimsuu fi gabbisuu irratti amana, sababni isaas miseensonni isaa carraa barnootaa, deeggarsa hawaasaa, fi guddina dhuunfaa fi hojii akka argatan gochuuf hojjeta. Ayyaana aadaa, sagantaalee barnootaa, falmii mirga hawaasaa, fi deeggarsa hawaasaa waliin ta’uun,  jireenya Oromoo Michigan keessa jiraatan keessatti qooda guddaa qaba.

 

Hawaasa fi Heeraa Waldaa

Yeroo amma kana, hawaasni keenya miseensota 2800 of keessaa qaba, dargaggoota, dubartootaa, fi dhiirota of keessatti qabatee Michigan guutuu keessa jiraatan.

Akkasumas, Waldaan Hawaasa Oromoo Michigan Heera fi Seera Isaa bara 2008 keessa baafateen ijaarsa, hojiilee, fi tarsiimo gara gara irratti hojjeeta. Seerota kunneen namoota gurguddoo hawaasaa fi abbootii amantaa  waliin qindaa’uun murteefamuun eebbifamee jira, akkasumas kaayyoo fi duudhaa Oromoo akka cimsuuf hojjeta.

Caasaalee Bulchiinsa WHOM

Waldaan Hawaasa Oromoo Michigan caasaa filannoo hoggansa sirna qabuu jalatti kan hojjetu dha. Hoggantoonni waggaa lama lamaan filatamu, yeroo filannoo itti aanu yoo filataman yeroo dheeraaf waggaa afur guutuu hojjechu danda’u.

Hoggansa WHOM ammaa:

  1. Prezdaantii – Tolera Bayata
    • Kaayyoo, karoora guddinaa, fi hojii hawaasummaa waldaa guutuu tiksuu fi gaggeessu.
  2. Seekeretarii – Dr. Megersa Dabala
    • Galmee, qunnamtii, fi waraqaa hojii dhaabbata waldaa qindeessu.
  3. Qaba Malaqaa – Mrs. Yasin Aman
    • Hojii maallaqaa, baajata, fi deggarsa maallaqaa irratti hojjechuu.
  4. Miseensa Boordii – Mrs. Dalu Tibeso
    • Karoora guddaa fi hojii misoomaa hawaasa deggaruu.
  5. Miseensa Boordii – Mrs. Demisu Borana
    • Murtee kennuu fi hojii hawaasummaa irratti hirmaachuu.

Sirni filannoo kun hoggansa WHOM gara fuulduraatti geessu fi hawaasa Oromoo Michigan keessatti guddina aadaa fi cimsina tokkummaa dhugoomsuuf kan gargaaru dha.

Nuu qunamaa

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