Healing one
heart at a time.
Your support
saves lives.
80%
of global cardiovascular deaths occur in low and middle income nations
#1
cause of death worldwide: cardiovascular disease
130M
people in Ethiopia
5
available cardiac surgeons in Ethiopia
FUND THE JOURNEY + FUEL THE MISSION
Monday, June 30th | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Mesob Restaurant, Montclair, NJ 07042
Join us in celebrating the HAE volunteer team as they embark on their fourth life-saving mission to Ethiopia. Your generosity will not only fund this important journey but also fuel our mission to heal one heart at a time.
Tickets | $100 per person | Includes dinner & raffle tickets
Saturday, July 12th | 4:00pm – 7:00pm | University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Join us in celebrating the HAE volunteer team as they embark on their fourth life-saving mission to Ethiopia. Your generosity will not only fund this important journey but also fuel our mission to heal one heart at a time.
Tickets | VIP $100 per person | General $60 per person | Both include dinner + raffle tickets
Why Ethiopia?
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in Ethiopia, responsible for nearly 30% of non-communicable disease-related deaths and contributing to the country’s rising burden of premature mortality—yet access to care is critically limited. There are fewer than 25 practicing cardiologists and less than five fully equipped cardiac surgery centers for a population of over 120 million. Most patients face long wait times and high costs as there are fewer than one cardiologist per million people and only a handful of surgical centers. Many lives are lost to conditions that are preventable or treatable – they are families, friends, and futures cut short simply because of where they were born. We believe every heart deserves a chance, and every life is worth saving.
Our Mission
Heart Attack Ethiopia’s mission is to provide essential cardiovascular services to underserved communities, beginning with biannual medical missions. Through a combination of medical and surgical interventions, professional training, and education focused on disease prevention, we aim to reduce cardiovascular health disparities and prevent premature death. Our ultimate goal is to contribute to a healthier, more productive, and successful Ethiopia – because we believe that where one is born shouldn’t determine the quality of their life.
15,000
people waiting for
life-saving procedures
$8,000
on-average cost of an
open heart surgery
6 years
average life expectancy of people with severe symptomatic
rheumatic heart disease
125-150
life-saving procedures
provided per year through
our mission trips
With your generous $5 monthly donation, we can provide life-saving cardiac care for more patients on the long waiting lists in Ethiopia. Help us save lives, train the next generation of medical experts, and build a sustainable healthcare system in Ethiopia and beyond.
Our Next Mission
July 4 – 18, 2025
How to Contribute
One-Time Donations
Please consider making a one-time donation – every dollar raised can help give someone in Ethiopia a second chance at life – your kindness can be the gift that brings hope and healing.
5 For A Life
For just $5 a month, you can help us fund mission trips to Ethiopia and cover the essential expenses needed to perform life-saving surgeries. The more we raise, the more lives we can save.
Supply Donations
We kindly request medical facilities to contribute essential supplies for our mission trips to Ethiopia, where our team provides vital cardiac care. Your generous donations enable us to perform additional surgeries and extend our reach to more patients in need.
PAST MISSIONS
Our Journeys of Hope
Experience the power of hope through a compelling collection of videos that capture the incredible journey of the Heart Attack Ethiopia team. From the moment they arrive in Ethiopia to organizing vital supplies, preparing patients, and performing life-saving cardiac surgeries, these videos show the hope that comes alive when access meets compassion. Watch as patients and families hold onto a brighter future – made possible by the care and commitment of a dedicated team.
Mission #1: February 2024
Patient Reunion: Young father returns to hospital to thank medical team that saved his life
Mission #2: August 2024
Code Blue: Atlanta medical mission team saves father’s life
Misson #3: January 2025
Reengineered Heart: Patient Abel Asegid
300+
Volunteers
2M+
Medical Supply Donations
3
Mission Trips
Keep Hearts Beating
5 For A Life
- Just $5/month helps provide life-saving cardiac care to patients on long waiting list in Ethiopia.
- Support the training of future doctors and nurses to expand access to expert care.
- Help build a sustainable healthcare system in Ethiopia and beyond through your ongoing support.
One-Time Donation
- Fund medical supplies and treatments for those in need.
- Create awareness campaigns that educate communities about heart health.
- Build partnerships with local healthcare providers to enhance service delivery.
Donate Supplies
- Provide life-saving medical equipment for patients in critical need.
- Support frontline doctors and nurses with essential tools and medications.
- Make a direct impact on heart health in underserved Ethiopian communities.