Who We Are: The Astamari Story

At the heart of every great achievement is a great teacher. In Amharic, the word for teacher or tutor is Astamari. We chose this name for our platform because it carries a deep cultural resonance; it represents the bridge between curiosity and mastery. Astamari.com was built to be that bridge for Ethiopians and the global diaspora, connecting students with the most elite educational talent Ethiopia has to offer.

Our Origin: A Diaspora Vision

Joseph & Faris Gessese / Founders

Astamari.com was founded in 2025 by two brothers, Joseph and Faris. As members of the Ethiopian diaspora living in the United States, they brought with them over 15 years of professional expertise in Digital Marketing, Sales, and Hospitality. Having spent over a decade assisting businesses across both the U.S. and Ethiopia through platforms like Zoom, they recognized a massive gap in the market.

While many tutoring sites existed, none truly catered to the unique linguistic and cultural needs of the Ethiopian community. They saw a need for a platform where qualified tutors, capable of teaching in the languages students prefer, could connect with parents and learners worldwide. By personally designing the site and adopting the best features from top-tier American tutoring platforms, Joseph and Faris created a system that prioritizes the comfort and success of the student.

What Sets Us Apart: Quality Over Profit

Most online tutoring platforms operate as “open markets,” allowing anyone to register and charge high fees without any real oversight. At Astamari, we are not money-driven; we are result-driven. We believe that a high price tag should never be a substitute for verified quality.

Empowering Parents and Learners

• Language & Connection: Find experts who speak your language and understand your background.
• Parental Integration: We encourage parents to join sessions, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
• Assessment & Transparency: Students receive rigorous tests at the end of sessions, with results sent directly to parents.
• Unbeatable Value: A premium, vetted experience at less than half the price of U.S.-based competitors.

Our Mission: Learning Today to Use Tomorrow

Our mission is simple: to be the world’s most trusted destination for finding tutors who truly understand their students’ needs. We believe in building long-lasting relationships that extend beyond the paid hour. We foster a competitive spirit among our tutors with financial bonuses based on student reviews and academic results, ensuring your tutor is always motivated to give their absolute best.