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Mission Statement The Ethiopian Community Los Angeles ECLA is aninclusive nonpolitical and nonreligious civic organization aiming to addressthe social economic and educational needs of Ethiopian immigrants and othersin similar situations residing in the Greater Los Angeles area of SouthernCalifornia. ECLA is committed to promote the history and the cultural heritageof Ethiopia at large. Welcome to Ethiopian Community Los Angeles Our vision is to see Ethiopians in Los Angeles and its surroundings be fully integrated united equally addressed and benefitted from the socioeconomic and educational opportunities available in the country while advancing their culture history and heritage. Our hearts goes out everyone that has been devastated by the recent wildfires.