In partnership with Oxfam GB Ethiopia, NEWA has held a two-day Capacity Building Training

In a strategic effort to elevate gender-responsive programming, the Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA), in collaboration with Oxfam GB Ethiopia, hosted a two-day Capacity Building Training from August 28–29, 2025, at Yatu International Hotel in Bishoftu.

The workshop convened 33 participants—21 women and 12 men—drawn from NEWA staff and partner organizations. The focus was Unpaid Care and Domestic Work (UCDW), a critical yet often overlooked pillar of socio-economic development. Through interactive sessions, participants explored the systemic impact of care work and developed actionable strategies to ensure it is recognized, reduced, and redistributed.

By strengthening the knowledge and skills of NEWA staff and partners, we are paving the way for gender-responsive programs and stronger advocacy that value care work as central to equality and development.