WHEREAS, it is found necessary to enact a law to  give full effect to the freedom of association enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia as well as International Human Rights Instruments ratified by Ethiopia;

 RECOGNIZING, the Instrumental role of Freedom of Association for the full exercise of other Rights recognized in our Constitution;

 FIRMLY CONVINCED, that the existence of an active and freely organized society is imperative to ensure that government affairs are conducted in a transparent, accountable and participatory manner;

 REALIZING , that the creation of an enabling environment is essential to enhance the role of Civil Societies Organizations in the development and democratization of the country

RECOGNIZING, the need to regulate Civil Societies Organizations to ensure accountability and maximum public benefit from the sector;

 COGNIZANT OF, the importance of nurturing the culture of philantrophy and volunteerism in the society;

 WHEREAS, it is found necessary to enact a new law to address the shortcomings of the Charities and Societies Proclamation Number 621/2009, which was in force prior to the issuance of this Proclamation;

 NOW THEREFORE, in accordance with Article 55/1 of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, it is hereby proclaimed as follows: