Beyond The Wabe River

By Hamza Kedir Wariyo

Born on the banks of the Wabe River in a small Oromo village in southern Ethiopia, Hamza Kedir Wariyo's journey from a childhood shaped by drought, community, and unshakeable family bonds to a life of leadership across three continents is a testament to the power of resilience.

Beyond the Wabe River traces Hamza's path from the dusty streets of Gobe and his first lessons in generosity at his father's coffee shop, through his education in Ethiopia, to the founding of the OYES Foundation in Australia in 2012 and its expansion into Thailand, Ethiopia, and Kenya. Along the way, readers meet the mentors, scholars, and everyday heroes who shaped his worldview, and follow him through the setbacks - including a painful betrayal within his own organisation - that tested his faith and forged his commitment to ethical leadership.

Part memoir, part leadership guide, this book weaves personal storytelling with hard-won lessons on community building, non-profit work, faith, and purpose. It is written for readers drawn to true stories of migration and reinvention, for aspiring social entrepreneurs, and for anyone who believes that where you start does not determine where you can go.

Guided by his father's words that true change comes from educated minds and compassionate hearts, Hamza Kedir Wariyo invites readers to walk beside him from the Wabe River to a life of service that spans the globe.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1764873114
• ISBN13: 9781764873116
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Australian Books Publisher
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.9" x 6.0"