Staff

Here is just a little glimpse into the current staff serving at base and who we are. At the moment we have staff members from Ethiopia and Switzerland. We are a small, growing group of people seeking to walk with Jesus in unity. If you would like more information about joining our staff here in Addis Ababa, please contact us.

  • Alazar Solomon

    base leader

    My name is Alazar Solomon. I am from Dire Dawa in Eastern Ethiopia. I’m married to Arianna. I did my DTS in Addis Ababa in 2021, and I joined staff in 2022. God called me here to share his love for the nations and spread the Gospel especially in the most unreached places. I’m now one of the base leaders. I have a gift in teaching and preaching and a passion for serving the youth and children through discipleship and prayer. I’m leading the sport ministry and I’m in charge of translation and maintenance. In my free time I like to be with people, do sport and watch soccer at the tv.

  • Arianna Nünlist

    Staff

    My name is Arianna and I’m Swiss-Italian. I’m married to Alazar. I did my DTS in Sarasota, Florida in 2016. I joined staff at YWAM ELO in 2024, after many years of serving in different YWAM bases around the world. My work on staff includes leading mercy ministry, art, media and communication. I have a heart for reaching children and orphans with the Gospel through art and practical service. In my free time I like to paint, bake and create videos.

  • Samuel Yohannes

    base leader

    My name is Samuel Yohanness. I am from Dire Dawa in Eastern Ethiopia. I did my DTS in Addis Ababa in 2018, and I joined staff in 2019. I’m now one of the base leaders. I have a passion for preaching and reaching the lost through evangelism especially in the Horn of Africa. I’m the house person and in charge of preparing evangelism. In my free time I like to play soccer and drink coffee.