About Us
Building Ethiopia's strongest cybersecurity community, one hacker at a time.
Our Story
Established in 2020
Yekolo Temari (የቆሎ ተማሪ) was founded by a group of passionate Ethiopian cybersecurity enthusiasts who saw the need for a dedicated platform where local talent could learn, share, and grow together. What started as a small Telegram group has evolved into Ethiopia's premier cybersecurity community.
Our Mission
Raise Awareness
Educate the majority of Ethiopians about cybersecurity threats, digital safety, and the importance of protecting personal and organizational data.
Create Skilled Talent
Develop a pipeline of highly skilled cybersecurity professionals through hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world experience.
Our Vision
To become Africa's leading cybersecurity community, producing world-class security professionals who protect digital infrastructure and innovate in the field of information security. We envision a future where Ethiopian cybersecurity talent is recognized and respected on the global stage.
Our Programs
CTF Competitions
Capture The Flag competitions to test and improve your hacking skills through challenges.
Read more →Demo a Threat
Live demonstrations of real-world cyber threats and attack techniques.
Read more →Webinars
Online sessions featuring industry experts sharing insights on cybersecurity trends.
Read more →HackNight
Late-night hacking sessions for learning, building, and collaborating on security projects.
Read more →What We've Achieved
2000+
Community Members
15+
CTF Competitions
20+
Workshops Conducted
100+
Webinar / Talks
Our Values
Ethical Hacking
We promote responsible disclosure and ethical practices in all security research.
Community First
Knowledge sharing and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.
Continuous Learning
We encourage lifelong learning and staying updated with the latest security trends.