Koni founded Brave Hearts Ethiopia after witnessing the imminent closure of the NGO where she was volunteering due to administrative problems and disagreements between the donors and board members. Without hesitation, she signed for the licensing of Brave Hearts Ethiopia knowing God will care and provide when you step out in faith no matter how impossible it looks, Koni knows everything is possible with Him and believed - “He makes everything beautiful in its time” (Ecc. 3:11) despite all the trouble!

Since BHE’s establishment in 2014, Koni works as a volunteer and tirelessly carries out the day to day operational mission of Brave Hearts. Through her guidance, both she and the staff have established and built Brave Hearts' reputation as one of the best run and most financially transparent local NGOs of its size in Ethiopia. In addition, Koni participates in fundraising and board meetings activities as a key contributor to the strategic planning and vision of the organisation.