The Sidama Concern is devoted to scholarship and human right activism with the aim of supporting society by providing information. As a medium, it focuses on the the history, culture, and economic-political developments of Sidama people of north east Africa, in Ethiopia. As events in the surroundings have effects on the said populations, it also covers the current affairs in the Horn region. As part of its aim, the Sidama Concern encouraged knowledge creation and promotion of hitherto neglected area by producing and reproducing works related to the Sidama world and its surroundings. In a small way, it contributes to understanding of the problems facing people.

Aims

  To collate, analyse and disseminate information of relevance to the Sidama of North East Africa;

  To serve as a means of communication between Sidamas and the outside world in manners that can be progressively useful to Sidama people at home and in Diaspora;

To promote dialogue on the causes of justice, peace, democracy and development; and,

  To create awareness about freedom of expression and human rights issues in this part of Africa.