Amplifying Women’s Voices
Amplifying Women’s Voices
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ethiopia, with more than 115 million people, was challenged tremendously. Reaching key groups in a country in which 80 percent of the population resides in peri-rural areas was difficult, and worsened by the ongoing conflict concentrated in the north. JSI, through its Last 10 Kilometers (L10K) project and …
Edelawit Alemu, 24, is a passionate young woman currently working in Benshangul-Gumuz region of Metekel Zone, a place known for recurring conflicts. However, working under difficult circumstances is not intimidating for a young woman with vision like Edelawit. Rather, facing challenges and learning in the process is her way of growing professionally and personally. The …
H.E the state minister for Planning and Development, Mrs Tirumar Abate,38, is one of the young high government officials. She studied Business Management at undergrad and has an MA in Leadership and Governance. She was among the women leaders who have shared their experience to young women during the establishment of Young Ethiopian Women’s Voice …