Find your people.
Keep your roots.
Beles is the dating and community app made for Tigrayans at home and across the diaspora, where your roots come first and nobody has to explain what Ashenda is.
- 18+ only
- Selfie verification
- Free while we grow
Liked your answer
“Tsebhi derho, like my mother makes it.” Okay, now I'm hungry. Where is your family from?
Wherever we ended up
- Washington, DC
- Dallas
- Houston
- Los Angeles
- Seattle
- Toronto
- Calgary
- London
- Frankfurt
- Stockholm
- Oslo
- Melbourne
- Mekelle
- Addis Ababa
Meeting someone from home, without leaving it to chance.
- 01
Show who you are
Your city, your roots, a few prompts in your own words and the photos you choose. Nothing leaves the community.
- 02
Like what caught your eye
Like a photo or an answer and add a line, so it starts a conversation. See what you share on family, faith and lifestyle.
- 03
You decide, both of you
Nothing happens unless you both say kemay. Nobody is told who passed, and quiet mode is one tap away.
Tradition, carried forward
Dating with intention
Like a specific photo or answer, see what you have in common, and talk once you both say kemay.
Just Friends mode
Not everyone wants to date. Switch modes and meet Tigrayans nearby with no pressure.
Community events
Festivals, mekete fundraisers, buna ceremonies and support circles in your city.
Crisis-aware safety
Selfie verification, quiet mode, and moderators who understand what people are carrying.
86% compatibleRahwa, 29
Los Angeles · Family from Adigrat
Mainstream apps were never built for a scattered community.
No filters for Tigrayan identity or cultural background
Endless swiping that ignores traditional matchmaking
Nothing for community events or gatherings
No care for people living through a humanitarian crisis
Some of the best matches start over buna.
Members RSVP to real gatherings: festivals, mekete fundraisers, buna ceremony workshops and support circles.
Small community. Serious about safety.
Adults only
Every profile has a date of birth. Under 18 cannot join.
Quiet mode
Hide yourself with one tap when life gets heavy. Come back when you're ready.
Block and report
Nothing you report is shared with the person. Moderators review every case and log every decision.
Your data stays yours
Private photos, no ads, no selling. Delete your account and it all goes with you.
Before you join
- Who is Beles for?
- Tigrayans at home and across the diaspora, and people close to the community. You must be 18 or older.
- Do I have to date?
- No. Just Friends mode is a separate deck with no romantic pressure. You can switch modes any time, and nobody sees the other one.
- Who can see my profile?
- Only signed-in members, all 18 or older. Your photos are private files, never public links, and nobody outside Beles can browse you.
- Can I hide my profile for a while?
- Yes. Quiet mode takes you out of discovery instantly, and your matches can still reach you. You can also delete your account for good.
- Is it free?
- Yes, while we grow with the community.
Alena Doh?
Join the people already building something here. Free while we grow with the community.