The association is committed to the realization and sustainable improvement of democracy and the human rights situation in Ethiopia. Its purpose is to fight for human rights, democratic and rule-of-law conditions in Ethiopia. The association advises and supports individuals and families in Switzerland and provides information on human rights violations and precarious situations in the country. Through its work, it also aims to influence the formation of public opinion and to raise awareness among interested parties about the emergency situation in Ethiopia. The association is neither denominationally nor politically affiliated. It exclusively and directly pursues the statutory objectives.