Health, Education, and Community Resilience.

Liyana Universal Community Service

A multi-regional initiative dedicated to preventing trauma, managing NCDs, and equipping local schools for a healthier future

Who We Are

Liyana Universal Community Service (LUCS) is a federally registered, board-led non profit organization, established in September 2025 in accordance with Ethiopia’s Civil Society Proclamation. Founded by Dr. Girma Ababi and W.ro Emebet Shifaw, we are dedicated to working in the public interest across Ethiopia.

Mission & Vision

Our Mission

To build stronger, healthier communities through evidence-based interventions in health and education sectors

Our Vision

A future where all communities are resilient, empowered, and thriving

What We Do

What LUCS does

Operating across five Ethiopian regions, LUCS strengthens health systems and community well-being through prevention, care, and systemic support. It also empowers future leaders by partnering with local schools, guided by four strategic pillars:

Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

Injury & Trauma Prevention
Community education to reduce the risk of injuries and trauma, strengthening pre-Hospital care for trauma cases
Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
promoting healthy lifestyles, creating awareness on NCDs and their risk factors, advocating for the control of harmful substances.
Mental Well-being Initiatives
Launch public awareness campaigns to raise awareness of mental health issues and improve community understanding. Implement targeted workshops to build emotional intelligence and stress coping mechanisms among young people. Provide training to frontline h

Strengthening Local Health Systems

Supporting local health systems for integrated screening, diagnosis, and early initiation of treatment of NCDs
Providing technical support to primary healthcare units to strengthen their capacity to handle emergencies
Support initiatives to improve health outcomes for mothers, children, and adolescents.

Supporting Local School Systems

Provide scholarships and financial support for high potential students pursuing careers in health sciences, education, or social impact fields
Organize targeted workshops to teachers on health literacy, inclusive education practices, and providing effective psychosocial support
Establish Health Clubs in primary and secondary schools to promote awareness and engagement in hygiene, nutrition, mental health, and reproductive health
Equip schools with digital tools and offline learning resources to enhance educational access and foster digital literacy among students
Host annual competitions and exhibitions to recognize and showcase innovative, student-led solutions to local health challenges
Offer targeted academic and mentorship support to female students to ensure high performance and career success

Community Support and Collaboration

Conducting, monitoring, evaluation, and research to inform program implementation and scale-up
Supporting gender equitable initiatives in health and education sectors
Providing technical and financial support to associations for people living with different NCDs

Get In Touch

Connect with the LUCS team about partnerships, outreach, and community impact initiatives.