A community of Ethiopians and Ethiopian-Americans in San Jose, California — united in support, honoring our ancestral tradition of mutual care in times of loss.
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A community of Ethiopians and Ethiopian-Americans in San Jose, California — united in support, honoring our ancestral tradition of mutual care in times of loss.
Andnet Idir was established in September 2014 by Ethiopian volunteers residing in the State of California. Rooted in the age-old Ethiopian tradition of edir — a community support system for times of grief — we serve Ethiopians and Ethiopian-Americans in San Jose and surrounding areas.
Our mission is to provide financial, moral, and logistical support to members and their families in the event of a death, honoring our cultural heritage while building a stronger, more connected community in California.
The Board encourages anyone living in the State of California to join Andnet Idir. Let us keep the age-old self-help culture of Ethiopia alive.
"ድር ቢያብር አንበሳ ያስር" — United we can bind a lion. This is the wisdom of our ancestors.Ethiopian Proverb · The Guiding Spirit of Andnet Idir
We honor the memory of our departed members and their families. Below you will find information about recent losses within our community, including where families can be visited to offer condolences.
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All members are encouraged to attend the annual general assembly. Elections, financial reports, and bylaw discussions will take place. Exact date to be announced.
Member dues of $180 are collected twice yearly — January 1–31 and July 1–31. Payments made after these windows incur a $50 late fee. Annual payment of $360 accepted in January.
We welcome new members year-round. A $300 registration fee applies. Full benefits are available after 12 consecutive months of membership. Download the application below to get started.
Complete this form and submit in person with a valid ID or driver's license to become a member.
↓ Download PDFThe official bylaws of Andnet Idir — last updated May 5, 2025. Written in Amharic.
↓ Download PDFThe official bylaws of Andnet Idir in English — last updated May 5, 2025.
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