The Chemical Society of Ethiopia was founded in 1983. The aims of the Society are: (1) to develop and promote chemistry education and research, (2) to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas through professional publications and regular meetings, (3) to popularize chemistry especially in schools, (4) to enhance the participation and collaboration of professional chemists in matters pertaining to national policies in curriculum development and the training of chemists, (5) to establish close relationships among chemists and other professionals engaged in chemistry-related fields of activities so as to increase the role of chemistry in national development, (6) to promote the improvement of the qualifications of members, and (7) to establish and strengthen links with other societies, national and international, which pursue similar aims.