INTRODUCTION   

Language has been one of the best tools of mankind that gave it enormous advantages over other living beings. As mankind has gone through developmental process through out its history, its languages have followed similar roadmap although many have disappeared or dwindled over time because of various reasons. Despite the fact that Afaan Oromo (Oromo language) is the most widely spoken language in the Horn of Africa region and the third most widely spoken language in Africa, until recently it was not normally used as a written language. At this point in its development course, however, it is marking a major milestone by making the transition from a spoken language to a written and spoken language. For any watchful eyes, the current Oromo generation, and in fact any interested party, must be fortunate enough to witness this remarkable milestone in Oromo language development. Even more fortunate is the current generation that it could gage and encourage the development of Afaan Oromo. Convinced by the importance of this historical milieu, interested Oromians have formed the Oromo National Academy (O.N.A).

 Purpose

The starting point to promote the Oromo language is to be able to encourage the Oromo people, especially Oromo professionals, educators and students to write short essays on Oromo classic and contemporary literatures, stories, novels, and plays to engage intellectual and emotional resources that Oromo professionals frequently fail to draw upon in the context of their daily work and to increase Oromians ability to reflect together on their past to enable them to re-build the vital links among the pieces of Oromo shattered culture by the expansion of the Amharaization.

 Mission

The mission of O.N.A is to promote the progress of Oromo language and culture i.e. support educational activities, cultural preservation and research. The main focus of this organization is to educate the Oromo public about its culture and language, and specifically to support research on Oromo language and literature and reform it.

 The Goal

(A) Develop Oromo Literature such as poetry and book publication in Afaan Oromo

(B) Promote Oromo history and Cultural Revolution and research on Gada and other Oromo systems

(C) Encourage the development of Oromo language literature through a presentation of annual awards to:

(D) Support publication of the biography of Oromo revolutionaries and community leaders

(E) Develop Oromo language through community network and collaboration by harnessing the sprit of competition among the Oromian nationals especially the young men and women who needs to be encouraged to participate in Oromo literature writing competition by establishing beyond school hours program which will support the academic achievement goals on Oromo language, history, system, religion and methodology.

(F) To implement after-school program emphasizing literacy, writing skills in Afaan Oromo and the arts in elementary, middle and high schools of Oromia including inside collages and universities.

(G) To create Literacy Pathways, via internet and e-mail learning environment for Afaan Oromo teachers and students in the future (I) To increase effective community engagement in developing Oromo culture

(H) To help the publication of Oromo literatures in Afaan Oromo to its fullest academic enrichment level to promote campaigns for Oromo language development, scholarships, endowment, conferences, production of films, or programs focused exclusively research on Afaan Oromo.

(I) To support scholars pursuing a vast spectrum of academic research to help improve the culture and Oromo language.