Creating awareness, inspiring change, and strengthening communities! ✨

NEWA, in partnership with Oxfam in Ethiopia, is implementing the Women in Economic Empowerment and Care (WE-CARE) Phase V Project.

On May 13,2026 an engaging and impactful awareness-raising workshop was successfully conducted in Dire Dawa in collaboration with the Dire Dawa Women Association.

Representatives from the Dire Dawa Women Association, who previously participated in the Training of Trainers (TOT) session held in February, cascaded the training to community representatives, including Aba gada leaders and religious leaders. The session created an active platform for discussion, learning, and collective commitment toward addressing unpaid care and domestic work (UCDW) and promoting gender equality within communities.

The workshop was highly interactive, insightful, and inspiring demonstrating the power of community leadership in driving sustainable social change. Most importantly, this approach ensures the sustainability of the project even beyond its implementation period, as the ownership and continuation of the initiative remain within the community itself.

Together, we continue to amplify voices, challenge harmful social norms, and build more equitable and resilient communities.

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