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Binyam Belete is an Ethiopian charity worker and founder of the Macedonians Humanitarian Association (MHA). The MHA refers itself as an indigenous non-governmental, not-for profit and independent organization, founded on 7 January 2010.
Binyam has appeared on several Ethiopian TV shows and is widely acclaimed for taking care of the elderly and the mentally disabled who have no access to health care or any palliative care during their old age. Forgoing the amenities of living a luxury life, he pursued a compassionate path. In his interview with Seifu Fantahun he told him that he started his charity using his father's residence and that his institution currently helps more than 800 helpless elders.
Bahir Dar University, taking into account his good deeds, recently conferred an honorary doctorate degree to Ato Binyam Belete.