"No one grieves alone."
Rooted in Tradition. Built for Community.
Edir(ዕድር) is a cherished community-based mutual aid tradition in Ethiopian and Eritrean societies, where households support one another—financially, socially, and emotionally—during times of loss. For generations, Edir has ensured dignity, presence, and shared responsibility when it matters most. Digital Edir is built on this tradition, helping diaspora families coordinate bereavement support and repatriation assistance across borders with trust, care, and respect.
When loss happens abroad, families face more than grief.
Distance often turns a moment of mourning into weeks of uncertainty. Families must navigate unfamiliar systems, urgent costs, and separation from their community—at the very time they need support most.
Common Challenges
Logistical Complexity
Coordinating funeral homes, documentation, embassies, and flights across countries.
Financial Pressure
Unexpected expenses that can exceed USD 10,000–15,000, often covered through emergency fundraising.
Emotional Isolation
Grieving without the physical presence of community, elders, and traditional support.
A Modern Return to Community.
Digital Edir provides dignity, support, and peace of mind.
Managed Repatriation
A single point of contact. We manage all logistics with vetted partners, from documentation to flight booking.
Instant Financial Support
A guaranteed cash benefit transferred to your family within 48 hours to cover all costs.
Community Mobilized
Your local Edir members are notified and gather to provide immediate, in-person support.
How Digital Edir Works
Simple, transparent, and built on trust.
Join & Contribute
Sign up in minutes and pay a small monthly contribution to secure your family.
Immediate Notification
In times of loss, notify us via the app 24/7. Support starts immediately.
Logistics Handled
We coordinate with embassies and airlines. Funds released instantly.
Community Gathers
Local members are alerted to provide traditional comfort and presence.
Join & Contribute
Sign up in minutes and pay a small monthly contribution.
Immediate Notification
Notify us via the app 24/7. Support starts immediately.
Logistics Handled
We coordinate with embassies. Funds released instantly.
Community Gathers
Local members alert to provide traditional comfort.
Join the Digital Edir Community
Be notified when we launch and help shape a modern Edir for families worldwide.
A Limited Group Building With Care
The Founders Circle is a limited group of individuals committed to helping Digital Edir grow with integrity and community oversight.
Founding Members:
- Contribute USD 1,000
- Support early platform development
- Help shape governance and expansion
- Are recognized as founding contributors
Founding membership is limited to 500 individuals.
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Applications are reviewed to ensure alignment with the values and long-term purpose of Digital Edir.
Voices from Our Community
Abebe K.
London, UK
"The peace of mind knowing that everything is handled if something happens to me is invaluable. My family back home won't have to worry."
Sara M.
Washington DC, USA
"Traditional Edirs are great, but managing payments across borders is hard. Digital Edir solves the logistical nightmare while keeping the culture alive."
Dawit T.
Dubai, UAE
"Finally, a solution that understands our specific needs. The repatriation support is exactly what our community has been missing."
Frequently Asked Questions
Digital Edir is a community-based mutual aid platform, structured similarly to traditional Edir but modernized with technology to ensure efficient cross-border support. We partner with regulated entities to guarantee funds.
At launch, we are focusing on the Ethiopian diaspora in the UK, USA, Canada, and parts of Europe and the Middle East. Join the waitlist to let us know where you are.
Yes, our future roadmap includes options to cover family members residing in Ethiopia, ensuring they have support during difficult times as well.