Welcome to the Bilal Ethiopian Community Association in Victoria (BECAV)
Advancing the Ethiopian cultural Identity, Islamic Religion, Education, Unity, and Community Harmony across Victoria
Welcome to Our Ethiopian
Muslim Community
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Our leadership team
Our team is dedicated to serving the Muslim community in Australia. We organize events, facilitate donations, share news, and support a variety of activities to help our members connect, grow, and make a positive impact together.
Addisu Abdie
Chairperson
Juhar Abdella
Vice Chairperson
Idris Abduljebar Idris
Secretary
Zebyba Rashad Abdulwouhab
Treasurer
Abdulaziz Jemal Esmael
Finance
Harun Mohammed Atugar
Public Relations
Berhan Ahmed
Youth Affairs
Our Services
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote unity, cultural preservation, and spiritual growth within the Ethiopian community in Australia, guided by the principles of Islam and Australian law. We strive to create a supportive environment that promotes education, social cohesion, and mutual respect among our members and the wider Australian society through information exchange and social gatherings, organizing Islamic ceremonies and festivals, resolving conflicts, providing compassionate services, and collaborating with relevant stakeholders. We support and empower individuals—especially youth, the elderly, and newcomers—to thrive, integrate smoothly into Australian life, and uphold their cultural identity and values.
Our Vision
We envision a harmonious and inclusive Australian society where Ethiopian Australians are respected, supported, and actively engaged. By promoting reconciliation, mutual respect, tolerance, cultural exchange, and strengthening bonds of faith, we aspire to serve as a beacon of unity and cooperation—encouraging peaceful coexistence, celebrating diversity, and enriching the nation’s social fabric. We seek to cultivate unity and harmony with all communities through open dialogue, cross-cultural relationship building, and participation in collaborative initiatives.
Our Core Values
Bilal Ethiopian Community Association in Victoria upholds the following core values:
Faith
Our community is firmly grounded in Islamic teachings, upholding the spiritual principles that guide our actions, strengthen our community, and inspire compassion and service to others.
Unity
We embrace unity among our community members and the wider Australian society, seeking to resolve conflicts peacefully and standing together in pursuit of shared goals and collective well-being.
Respect and Tolerance
We uphold a respectful environment that values every individual’s background, beliefs, and perspectives, fostering mutual understanding across cultural and religious lines.
Service and Support
We dedicate ourselves to serving the Ethiopian Australian community—especially youth, elderly, and newcomers—through counselling, resource-sharing, and advocacy.
Education
We promote learning and personal development, providing language and religious education that enables individuals to preserve their cultural heritage and faith while thriving in broader Australian society.
Cultural Preservation
We celebrate and uphold Ethiopian traditions and customs, ensuring future generations remain connected to their cultural identity and proud of their heritage.
Collaboration
We build partnerships with community groups, government bodies, and faith-based organizations to expand opportunities, share resources, and strengthen social cohesion.
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