Boru Yilma is an Ethiopian and a Christian of the Orthodox Church. He is the Program Head, Ethiopia Interfaith Forum for Development Dialogue and Action (EIFDDA), Addis Ababa. Yilma holds Masters degrees in Gender Studies and Business Administration from the Addis Ababa and Jimma Universities, respectively.
He is convinced that the skills he would acquire will be instrumental to enhance his knowledge and skills on social inclusion, diversity and also help him to become knowledgeable and professional peace building advocate and advisor.