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Social Entrepreneurs Organization : Tebita Ambulance Headquarters: Ethiopia Impact Region: Sub-Saharan Africa Focus: Emergency medical services SDGs: 3, 8, 10, 11Kibret Abebe Tuffa is the Founder and CEO of Tebita Ambulance Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Service in Ethiopia. A nurse anaesthetist by training, he established the organization to address the critical lack of emergency medical services in the country. Under his leadership, Tebita Ambulance has become a pioneer in emergency response, offering pre-hospital care, ambulance transport and first aid training. It has played a vital role in building a professional emergency medical system in Ethiopia, saving lives and advocating for stronger health infrastructure. Kibret AbebeFounders or CEOs of a for-profit, hybrid or non-profit organization (a social enterprise) with the explicit mission of solving a social or environmental problem to benefit society. Credit: Tebita Ambulance Schwab Foundation 2026 Awardees and Impact Report 28